Danube - Vienna to Budapest Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Austria, Hungary
Overview
Why we love this tour
Ever changing scenery from wild islands to sparkling cities
Tranquility of reedy nature reserves and scattered river islands
Esteemed cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
Leisurely cycling along both flat riverside paths and minor roads
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Follow the blue waters of the Danube River as it passes through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary from Vienna to Budapest. The cycle terrain is mainly flat and takes you along picturesque towpaths and quiet country roads, so you can fall in line with the gentle pace of river life and take in the backdrop of rolling green hills and distant mountains while you look ahead to the next inspiring river city.
The tranquility of the Danube’s bird-filled wetlands, quaint farming villages and wild island reserves seem a world away from its splendid towns and cities but in a single day’s cycling you’ll experience both. Hungary’s largest catholic church, Bratislava’s hilltop castle and the birthplace of the first Hungarian king are highlights but, at the end of the tour, the captivating architecture and vibrant atmosphere of Budapest are hard to beat.
Find out more about this tour by reading Richard's trip report.
*£50 per person saving available on select tours when booked between 01 and 31 January 2026, subject to availability. Discount applies to adults aged 18+. Cannot be combined with any reduction or offer except Refer a Friend or Two Tour discount. The £50pp discount is not included in website prices and will be deducted after booking. A minimum 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Itinerary
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Accommodation
Category A
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 4-star hotels, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour. Twin rooms are possible to request but cannot be guaranteed
Example hotels
Vienna - Hotel Kaiserwasser
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg - Hotel Altes Kloster
Bratislava - Hotel Park Inn Bratislava
Györ - Hotel Famulus
Komárom - Hotel Peklo
Esztergom - Hotel Portobello
Budapest - Novotel Budapest Danube
7 nights in 4* hotels
Breakfast included, half board available
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
Category B
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3-star hotels, and 4-stars in Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour. Twin rooms are possible to request but cannot be guaranteed.
Example hotels
Vienna - Hotel Arcotel Donauzentrum
Bad Deutsch-Altenburg - Gasthof Stöckl
Bratislava - Hotel Park Inn Bratislava
Györ - Hotel Ibis Györ
Komárom - Hotel Bow Garden
Esztergom - Hotel Szent Adalbert
Budapest - Hotel Mercure Castle Hill
4* hotels in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest & 3* hotels and inns in all other destinations
Breakfast included, half board available
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation in the category of your choice
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (Up to 2 pieces of luggage per person, max 20kg. Max 30kg per person)
Maps and route information
Navigation App with route information
Bike handover
Local contact number for assistance
1 x ship or train transfer Szentende - Budapest, depending on date
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Train ride from Mosonmagyarovar to Gyor
Tourist tax where applicable
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Bikes are provided with a pannier, an odometer, a pump, a lock and a repair kit. You will also receive a handlebar bag.
Hybrid bike
21 gears
E-bike
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
4* Vienna B&B - 2 share
4* Vienna B&B - single
4* Budapest B&B - 2 share
4* Budapest B&B - single
Other Extras
Board upgrade (B&B included)
Half board - category A - 7 nights
Half board - category B - 7 nights
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (CAT) or a taxi to Vienna airport. If flying from a different destination, take the train to Bratislava (Slovak Lines) or Budapest (ÖBB). Fly from Vienna, Bratislava or Budapest.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, as we have cycled this tour please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.