Title: Prague to Budapest Cycling Trip: Vienna, Bratislava & the Danube
Duration: 13 days, 12 nights, 11 stages
Level: Moderate
Prague (Czech Republic), Vienna (Austria), Bratislava (Slovakia), and Budapest (Hungary) – just the beginning of the highlights on this route!
This journey through Central Europe showcases the cultural and natural diversity of countries once united under the Habsburg Empire. The first part of the route partially follows the popular Greenways trail, and from Vienna to Budapest, you’ll cycle along EuroVelo 6, the famous Danube Bike Route.
Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Arrival day to explore the “Paris of Central Europe.” Relax and enjoy a unique bike tour of Prague’s medieval streets.
Day 2: Prague – Benešov – Tábor, 61 km
Start with 20 km along the Vltava River, then climb into the Posázaví highlands. Visit the ruins of Zbořený Kostelec and Týnec nad Sázavou, historic center of Jawa motorcycles. End the day at Konopiště Castle, the last residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
Day 3: Tábor – Jindřichův Hradec, 52 km
Cycle around Tábor’s medieval walls and explore the green South Bohemian landscapes. Stop at Červená Lhota castle and finish in Jindřichův Hradec, home to the third-largest historic complex in the country.
Day 4: Jindřichův Hradec – Telč, 45 km
Leave South Bohemia for the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. Ride 45 km through forests and lakes to reach Telč, a UNESCO World Heritage Renaissance town. Keep an eye out for steam trains crossing these hills.
Day 5: Telč – Podyjí area, 67 km
Cycle toward Dačice, origin of the first sugar cube, along quiet roads near the Austrian border. Explore WWII fortifications and castles like Písečná and Uherčice. Visit the Vranov dam and Bítov Castle before ending near the ruins of Cornštejn. Optional train to Slavonice for a shorter ride.
Day 6: Podyjí area – Znojmo, 46 km
Discover the pristine nature of Podyjí National Park. Enjoy views over the Dyje River from Nový Hrádek and Hardegg lookout. Stop at Šobes vineyard for a wine tasting before ending the day in historic Znojmo, visiting Šatov and its picturesque wineries.
Day 7: Znojmo – Mikulov (Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape), 68 km
Follow the river through vineyards to the Austrian border, stopping at Jaroslavice Castle. Cycle through the Galgenberg wine region to reach Mikulov, a Baroque gem with a unique wine barrel. Optional train to Břeclav to explore Lednice-Valtice UNESCO site.
Day 8: Mikulov – Poysdorf – Vienna, 55 km
Follow the Iron Curtain route through Czech territory, then enter Austria. Pass Herrnbaumgarten, Poysdorf, and Wilfersdorf Castle before transferring to Vienna.
Day 9: Vienna – Bratislava, 71 km
Cycle along the Danube between two capitals. See Viennese noble residences, Roman excavations in Carnuntum, and Hainburg Castle ruins. Enter Bratislava, with optional train or fast boat for a more relaxed day.
Day 10: Bratislava – Győr, 77 km
Leave Bratislava along the Danube’s right bank to Čunovo dam. Cross into Hungary, passing Mosonmagyaróvár before reaching Győr, a charming Renaissance university city.
Day 11: Győr – Komárno/Komárom – Esztergom, 48 km
Take a short train to Komárom. Cycle along the Danube in Slovakia, seeing vineyards, Roman ruins in Iža, and riverside swimming spots. Cross the Maria Valeria Bridge into Hungary and stay in Esztergom, “Hungarian Rome,” with its castle and archbishop’s residence.
Day 12: Esztergom – Budapest, 77 km
Ride the scenic “Danube Bend,” visiting Visegrád Castle and historic Vác. Cross the river by ferry, and finish in central Budapest among lively riverside bars and imperial buildings. Optional panoramic boat from Vác to shorten the route.
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Optional Extras
The accommodations on this Prague to Budapest cycling trip have been carefully selected for their quality and location, as close as possible to the route. Special attention has been given to comfort when arriving with your bicycle, and all properties have been inspected by our team. They include 1–4 star hotels, 1–3 star guesthouses, and rural tourism establishments, always offering private rooms with a bathroom.
I am only one person, can I still book?
Yes, you can book as a single traveler.
Is it possible to rent a bike?
Yes, this trip can be done with either your bike or ours. You can choose it during the booking process, hybrid or electric mountain bikes are available.
Is the daily luggage transfer between accommodations included?
Yes, every day we will take your luggage to the next hotel. You only have to leave it at the reception desk, and we will take care of everything. Normally it will already be at the hotel when you arrive.
Is it possible to cancel?
We want to be as flexible as possible. Therefore, in case of unforeseen circumstances, we will do our best to change the dates of the trip free of charge so that you can travel within the same year, as long as you let us know at least 3 weeks in advance.
And if your plans change and you want to cancel the trip before the start date, the following handling fees will apply:
– With more than 30 days, the management fees will be 20% of the amount of the trip.
– between 30 and 15 days, the handling fee will be 50% of the amount of the trip.
– with less than 14 days, the amount to be paid will be 100% of the amount of the trip.
In order to have more flexibility, we recommend taking out travel, assistance, CR and cancellation insurance. Check with us the conditions. Please note that the price of the insurance is not refunded once contracted in case of cancellation or modification.
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