

Boat and bike from Passau to Budapest
Along the Danube in Austria, Slovakia and Hungary
Passau – Bratislava – Budapest – Vienna – Passau
- Bratislava, Budapest and Vienna - capital city feeling on the Danube
- on the way in the Wachau, at the Schlögener Schlinge and at the Danube Bend
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- Altitude profile ●○○○○
- Bike & Ship: MS SE-Manon
Days
8
Ø km per day
45
The journey by bike and ship on the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Budapest offers plenty of variety on daily bike tours. You will travel through four countries and three capitals in eight days - the magnificent Danube metropolises Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest will inspire you. Each city has its own character and charm. There is also a lot to discover and marvel at on the stages along the Danube: Again and again you will encounter beautiful baroque churches and monasteries, picturesque little towns as well as fantastic castles and palaces. The routes on the journey by bike and boat lead you on the pleasantly flat Danube Cycle Path through impressive landscapes such as the Danube Loop, the Wachau and the Danube Bend. Want to relax? Just stay on board the MS SE-Manon and enjoy the view from the sun deck!
Itinerary
- Booking code
DE-DOSBM-08I - Start / Destination
Passau - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length approx. 240 - 250 km
Daily routes ●●○○○
between 40 and 55 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○

Your ship: MS SE-Manon
The MS SE-Manon is a premium ship last renovated in 2019. A relaxed and cozy atmosphere awaits you on board: you will start the day in comfortably furnished cabins equipped with cozy hotel beds. After your bike tour on the Danube Cycle Path, you can make use of the sauna, whirlpool or the fitness equipment in the small but fine wellness area. Or you can relax on the large sun deck, where the bicycles are also stored. If you don't want to just gaze out over the water, why not use the outdoor pool (8.70 m x 4.50 m) at the stern of the ship. In the restaurant with panoramic view your physical well-being is taken care of. You can then end the evening in the library or in the salon.
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Passau, Passau – Engelhartszell (ship)
Your journey by bike and ship along the Danube Cycle Path begins in the Three Rivers City Passau. Between 16:00 and 17:00, your floating hotel, the MS SE-Manon, will be waiting for you on board. Plan your arrival so that you still have time to visit Passau. The baroque old town of the former bishop's residence with the impressive St. Stephen's Cathedral is definitely worth a visit. In the evening, it's Linen los! in the direction of Engelhartszell.
Day 2: Engelhartszell - Brandstatt, approx. 45 km, Brandstatt - Bratislava (boat)
In Engelhartszell it is worth visiting the Engelszell Abbey - Austria's only Trappist monastery. The collegiate church is one of the most beautiful churches of the late Baroque period. Off on your bike! The route takes you along the Danube Cycle Path through the romantic river landscape of the Danube Loop. Here the river almost seems to flow backwards. You cycle through small picturesque villages, past wooded slopes to Brandstatt. With the ship it goes from the afternoon overnight to Bratislava.
Day 3: Round trip from Bratislava, approx. 55 km, Bratislava – Budapest (boat)
Welcome to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia! On a round trip you will first cycle to Hainburg. The small town is characterized by gates and towers, which would probably have a lot to tell since their construction in the Middle Ages. So are the ruins of the castle above the town. It looks back on a history of more than 1,000 years. Via Devin, also known for its castle ruins, you will return to Bratislava. Enjoy the flair of the lively and colorful city before returning to the ship. At night it will take you to Budapest.
Day 4: Rest day in Budapest or bike tour to Szententre, approx. 50 km, Budapest – Vác (boat)
A new day, a new capital! During the night, the MS SE-Manon has covered the distance to Budapest on your journey by bike and ship on the Danube Cycle Path. Early risers can enjoy a great view of the Hungarian metropolis from the sun deck. Take your time to explore the city and its numerous sights. An alternative to sightseeing is a cycling excursion to the enchanting artists' town of Szentendre. At night, your ship departs Budapest and heads to Vác.
Day 5: Vác – Esztergom, about 50 km, Esztergom – Vienna (ship)
After you have taken a look at the cathedral and the triumphal arch - the only one in Hungary - in Vác, you cycle through the hilly landscape of the Danube Bend. Here the Danube squeezes between steep mountain slopes. You reach Visegrád, which welcomes you with its castle visible from afar. With Esztergom you reach not only your stage destination, but also the former capital of Hungary. Particularly outstanding is the sublime cathedral, whose building history began over 1,000 years ago. In the afternoon, you will travel by ship overnight to Vienna.
Day 6: Rest day in Vienna, Vienna – Wachau (ship)
The rest day in Vienna offers you the opportunity to extensively explore the lively cosmopolitan city with its countless sights. Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna's Old Town with St. Stephen's Cathedral as well as the Hofburg Palace and the Museum Quarter will entice you. Relax with a visit to one of Vienna's famous coffee houses. Fancy some musical entertainment? How about an atmospheric evening at the Vienna Konzerthaus? The MS SE-Manon leaves the Austrian capital behind at night and sails upstream to Dürnstein or Rossatz.
Day 7: Wachau – Melk – Pöchlarn, approx. 40 - 50 km, Pöchlarn – Passau (boat)
The last stage of your journey by bike and boat on the Danube Cycle Path takes you through the rolling hills of the Wachau region with its characteristic wine terraces. You will cycle past impressive historic monasteries and castles as well as picturesque villages. A highlight along the way is the Melk Abbey, one of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in Austria. In Pöchlarn, you will board the ship again. In the evening, a celebratory farewell dinner is held with the crew as the ship makes its way back to Passau.
Dates / Prices / Services
Services
- 7 nights on board in the chosen category
- Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch, 6 x dinner)
- Coffee and cake in the afternoon
- Welcome drink
- 1 farewell dinner with farewell drink
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Bed linen and towels provided and changed as needed
- All port and passenger fees
- Daily cycling tour briefing, Onboard tour guide
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per cabin)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 am - 8 pm)
Not included:
- Drinks
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Tipping fees
- Transfers
- Fees for ferries
Minimum number of participants to be reached up to 21 days before departure: 90 persons
Changes in the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and reserved.
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- 75 outside cabins: approx. 14 m² with hotel beds at ground level
- shower / WC (cabins 306, 307, 308, 309 with bathtub), SAT-TV, safe, hairdryer, minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning
- Main deck: 13 2-bed cabins; windows do not open
- Middle deck: 32 2-bed cabins; the large panoramic windows open
- Upper deck: 30 2-bed cabins; all cabins have French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open
Facts about the ship
- Year built: 1999
- Renovation: 2019
- 3 passenger decks | 75 outside cabins
- Maximum occupancy: 150 passengers
- Length: 110 m
- Width: 11.4 m
- Draft: 1.5 m
- Crew: approx. 30
- Facilities: partly covered sun deck with deck chairs and outdoor pool, panoramic restaurant, salon, bar, library, wellness area with sauna, whirlpool and fitness equipment
- Board language: German, English
Additional services
main deck
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middle deck
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upper deck
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Surcharge for single use of double cabin |
50 % |
50 % |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes


Short info
- Booking code
DE-DOSBM-08I - Start / Destination
Passau - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Lengthca. 240 - 250 km
Daily routes ●●○○○
between 40 and 55 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○ - Note
In Austria, helmets are mandatory for children up to 12 years. In Slovakia for all cyclists outside built-up areas. A high-visibility vest obligation exists in poor visibility and at night in Slovakia and Hungary. - Parking information
Fenced, unroofed parking incl. transfer to / from the ship: about 80 €.
Parking garage incl. transfer to / from the ship: about 95 €.
The registration form for this you will receive with the travel documents. - Minimum number of participants
Up to 21 days before the start of the trip to achieve minimum number of participants: 90 people
For ship trips are changes due to weather, water level or technical conditions possible and remain reserved. - Own wheels
Due to the limited space on the ship, bringing your own bike is limited and only possible on request. - Implementation
Local cooperation partner - Mobility notice
The trip is suitable for people with limited mobility only conditionally.
Simply contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF
