Danube cycle tour: from Vienna to Budapest
- Discover 3 capital cities in 1 week!
- The medieval atmosphere of Györ
- The arrival in Budapest by boat, offering an amazing view!
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Reference : VB
Difficulty : Moderate
Linear trip
From April to October
Departure:
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Your cycling trip from Vienna to Budapest:
Along the Romantic Danube, discover 3 countries by bike: Austria, Slovakia and Hungary!
Different countries, different landscapes but same wonder. From Vienna to Budapest, what a beautiful escapade!
Day 1 : Arrival in Vienna
Take time to visit the capital of Austria.
Day 2 : Vienne - Bratislava | 68 km
Today you ride through the national park Donau-Auen. You pass the castle Orth and the village Eckertsau and reach Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. There you can make an excursion on the Roman bike trail (Römerweg) to Carnuntum. The archaeological park is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Austria. After Hainburg you reach the border to Slovakia and its capital city Bratislava for your next overnight stay.
Day 3 : Bratislava - Mosonmagyaróvár | 44 km
You cycle a short distance in Slovak territory before you pass the Hungarian border in Rajká. Within the first few kilometers of your cycle trip in Hungary you will discover charming villages. Your route guides you through the so-called Szigetköz (a small Rye Island). This is characterized by numberless side arms of the Danube. Today´s destination is Mosonmagyaróvár which is also called „City of 17 bridges“.
Day 4 : Mosonmagyaróvár - Györ | 41 km
Today you also cycle through the nature paradise of the small Rye Island. On your way you pass Hédervár, which is perfectly suitable for lunch break. The castle is situated in the middle of a protected park. You should schedule a plenty of time for visiting Györ. The district capital offers many sights and a breathtaking historic center.
Day 5 : Györ - Komárom | 55 km
Soon you reach the Hungarian Böny. From there a route version guides you to Bábolna, a well cultivated town with a beautiful inner city. The local National Stud is known far beyond its borders. Racehorses are bred in the splendid inner courtyard. The last part of the route takes you back to the Danube. Then you reach the divided town Komárom/Komárno. At night you can relax in the local spa.
Day 6 : Komárom - Esztergom / Visegrád | 56 km + boat
Today´s route runs near riverbanks in the flat Danube valley. The sporty bikers can choose a route over Tata but there are some increases. This requires a basic level of fitness. Those interested in history should plan time for the Roman castle Kelemantia which is on the way. However, an absolute highlight today is Esztergom (also known as „Hungarian Rome“): It´s basilica is the largest church of the country. Take time for a comprehensive visit, before you will board a riverboat, which takes you to your destination Visegrád. Amazing views into the beautiful landscape of the so-called “Donauknie” will impress you.
Note: The overnight stay takes place either in Esztergom or in Visegrád (depending on availability at time of reservation). In the case of Esztergom, shipping takes place on the conscious day from Szentendre to Budapest. The different distances remain the same in both. You will receive detailed information together with your booking confirmation. Additionally, the timetable for the boat has not yet been set. It might not be possible in April, September, October, and every Monday; during these period/days you will receive a train ticket as replacement
Day 7 : Esztergom / Visegrád - Budapest | 56 km
The Royal Palace and the castle of Visegrád will delight you and the open-air museum as well as the baroque old town of Szentendre invites you to stay. The first part of today will guide you again through the “Donauknie”, probably the most attractive section of the Danube bike trail at all. Soon you will arrive in Budapest, where you can review all impressions of this wonderful bike trip during a walk through the city.
Day 8 : Departure during the day
Select your category
- from April 2nd to 21st
from September 24th to October 8th - Departure: Saturday
235 € / pers.*
370 € / pers.*
- from April 22nd to June 30th
from September 2nd to 23rd - Departure: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
235 € / pers.*
370 € / pers.*
- from July 1st to September 1st
- Departure: daily
235 € / pers.*
370 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 7 nights in simple guest houses and pensions, similar to 3 & 4-star hotel, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the bike stages
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Equipped cycle rental (without helmet) for 6 days
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1 boat (or train) transfer from Esztergom to Visegrád or from Szentendre to Budapest (incl. bike)
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1 travel folder (English or German) and GPS tracks
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
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Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
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Single room supplement (7 nights included)
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Transfer from Budapest to Vienne and personal bike repatriation
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City tax
• 7 nights in good hotels and guest houses, similar to 4-star hotel, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the bike stages
•
Equipped cycle rental (without helmet) for 6 days
•
1 boat (or train) transfer from Esztergom to Visegrád or from Szentendre to Budapest (incl. bike)
•
1 travel folder (English or German) and GPS tracks
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (7 nights included)
•
Transfer from Budapest to Vienne and personal bike repatriation
•
City tax
According to the category(price per person)
(including 5 dinners (excluding drinks) – the night in Vienna on Day 1 remains on a B&B basis)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 50 € / pers.*
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 60 € / pers.
+ 45 € / pers.*
+ 75 € / pers.
+ 65 € / pers.*
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
Your cycle hire
Low-step frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
Helmets are not provided, therefore we suggest you bring yours. Please note that helmets are required in Slovakia.
Unfortunately it is not possible to rent a helmet, but you can buy one (on request): 40 € (payable on site).
Low Unisex frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- Bikes will be delivered at the 1st hotel.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> Arrival date
> How to arrive in Vienna
> Return
Your Journey
You cycle on bike trails, ways alongside a dam and partly on relatively quiet side roads. Busy roads are of short-term duration. You cycle on unmade paths only for 3 short distances otherwise you will find asphalted roads. On the whole the route is signed very well with a few exceptions in the Slovakian part. Altogether the tour is relatively easy with slightly increases in some sections.
Arrival date
Arrival between April 2nd and October 8th, 2022
In low season, arrival each Saturday
In mid season, arrival each Friday, Saturday and Sunday
In high season, arrival daily possible
Special arrival dates can be booked on request. With at least 4 participants a daily arrival is possible at the regular conditions. If there are fewer than 4 participants, a special arrival date would result in a surcharge. Please contact us for further informations.
How to arrive in Vienna
> By train :
Wien Westbahnhof or Wien Meidling railway station
www.voyages-sncf.com
http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?
> By plane:
From Vienna airport : transfert by train (City Airport Train) to Vienna center : Flughafen Wien railway station >> Wien Mitte-Landstraße railway station
http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?
Return
> If you have to come back to the start point:
- This return can be carry out by RandoVelo/Biking France: each Friday, Saturday and Sunday in low and mid season, and everydays in high season. Departure around 3p.m. Around 3h30 duration. Price: 59 € / pers + 19 € / own bike (to be booked in advance and to be paid on spot).
- A return transfer by train is possible and organised on your own. Please visit: http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?
Plan to go to the train station with your luggage (and your potential own bike)
(Personal bike return costs are on your responsibility.)
– Budapest-Keleti train station>> Wien Westbahnhof train station.
Trip overall rating : / 6 testimonials
Canada
travel date: 09 September 2018.
De Vienne à Budapest avec mon amoureux en vélo ! Quelle belle aventure à travers les champs, campagnes et villages avec de magnifiques villes comme haut points de nos journées. Tout était parfaitement bien organisé – les auberges variées, pittoresques, le service de transport des valises impeccable et l’aide en tout temps disponible. C’était notre deuxième voyage avec RandoVélo et ce ne sera pas le dernier – merci++
Canada
travel date: 27 May 2018.
Instructions généralement claires. Hôtels bien choisis. Bonne idée de faire un courte journée avant d’arriver à Bratislava pour avoir le temps de découvrir la ville. Merci pour ce parcours qui nous a fait découvrir trois capitales fascinantes.
France
travel date: 01 September 2017.
Avons apprécié l’équipement des vélos, selle, compteur kilométrique. Voyage bucolique à travers des réserves naturelles et une campagne d’un autre temps
France
travel date: 15 July 2017.
Circuit authentique fait avec mes deux ados! Elles l’ont côté 9/10 malgré certains soirs de fatigue. Paysages authentiques, achat du pique nique dans les boutiques de village et nombreuses possibilités de se baigner surtout les deux derniers jours.
France
travel date: 12 August 2016.
Circuit en famille, avec nos deux ados. Tout le monde a apprécié. Niveau physique pas trop dur, de belles étapes dans des villes intéressantes. De beaux paysages!
France
travel date: 27 May 2016.
Nous avons voyagé en petit groupe de 11 personnes depuis St Brévin-les-Pins jusqu’à Budapest. Toutes les étapes ont été formidables par beau et mauvais temps et nous n’avons qu’une envie, c’est de continuer. Merci à toute l’équipe de Rando Vélo et en particulier Aurélie et Julien.