Vienna to Budapest One-Way Transfer Tour

Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Bratislava, the Baroque Old Town of Győr, Esztergom Basilica and Szentendre on your journey from Vienna to Budapest.

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This tour is also available from Budapest to Vienna.

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Better than flying!!!

We chose Side Trip Tours for our Vienna to Budapest transfer just for something different and we are very glad that we did so!!! Instead of doing the long trip to the airport and waiting for hours and then getting to our next accommodation we were simply a short tram ride away from the pickup point and we were on our way! We stopped in Bratislava in Slovenia as well as Gyor. Our guide showed us around both places and we learned a lot about a country we didn’t know at all. Such a relaxing way to transfer and see some sights along the way. We highly recommend Side Trip Tours.

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Trip Itinerary

• Leave from Vienna at 09:00

  This tour offers hotel pick-up for private bookings. You will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car. Please check the "Meeting Point" section for open group tour departures.

• Stop 1: Bratislava

  We walk around the beautiful medieval Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and sit down for a delicious lunch.

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  Bratislava

  What we'll do
  

  We’ll visit Bratislava Old Town that is famous for its medieval buildings, narrow streets, and little courtyards. You’ll learn about the history of the region as we wander around the city centre. We will also admire the beautiful castle of Bratislava that towers over the whole Old Town. The castle was rebuilt in the 20th century and reminds us of the importance of this city throughout history. In Bratislava you will also have time for a lunch break (not included).

  
  

  About Bratislava
  

  Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia with a population of about 475 000 people. The location of Bratislava has been inhabited continuously for almost 7000 years. The city is situated on the Danube River that has brought people, wealth, and trade to the area. For a long time Bratislava was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. It is under the 18th-century reign of Queen Maria Theresa that the city truly flourished. After the First World War Bratislava became part of Czechoslovakia and the population of Czechs and Slovaks in the city grew. The city became the capital of Slovakia after the Velvet Divorce in 1993 when Slovak Republic separated from the Czech Republic.
  
  

• Stop 2: Györ

  We stroll around the fairytale-like Baroque Old Town of Győr and discover its narrow streets and beautiful views.

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  Györ

  What we'll do
  

  During the tour we walk around the Old Town of Györ. It’s famous for Baroque style houses and a fabulous Town Hall from 1900. Györ is known for many of its churches that remind us of the 1000-year Christian history of Hungary. We’ll wander around the narrow streets and learn about Hungarian history.

  
  

  About Györ
  Györ is one of the most important cities in Hungary. The city has a population of about 130 000 people. It’s located on the Danube River. The river has brought people, trade, and wealth to the region throughout history. In the 18th century the city prospered and that is when most of the beautiful Old Town was built. Despite heavy damage to the city in the Second World War Györ has been extensively renovated since the 1970s.
  
  

• Stop 3: Esztergom Basilica

  We admire the imposing and beautiful Esztergom Basilica by the Danube River.

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  Esztergom Basilica

  What we'll do
  We stop by the Danube River to take in one of the most impressive churches not only in Hungary but probably the whole of Europe. Esztergom Basilica is a masterpiece of sacral architecture from the 19th century. We have a chance to admire the Classical style church from both banks of the Danube River. We also stop for lunch (not included) in the city of Esztergom.
  

  
  

  About Esztergom
  Esztergom Basilica is located on the Danube River in the city of Esztergom. This city was the most important city in Hungary in medieval times. It was a royal residence and the heart of the state before Buda’s rise in importance. The many invasions to this area, first by Mongols in the 13th century and later Turkish invasions in the 16th and 17th century destroyed the old Esztergom. The city has been rebuilt again and again, attesting to the resilience of the people who live here.
  
  

• Stop 4: Szentendre

  We’ll walk around the picturesque Old Town of Szentendre and explore the city’s narrow streets and cute little squares.

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  Szentendre

  What we'll do
  

  We’ll stop to admire the Old Town of Szentendre. The city center here is famous for cute little houses, narrow streets, and picturesque city views. We’ll walk around Szentendre and take in the fairytale-like Baroque style buildings . This town is very popular with visitors in Hungary.

  
  

  About Szentendre

  Szentendre is a city in Hungary with a population of about 25 000 people. The city’s name Szentendre comes from Saint Andrew. From the 17th century the town has a distinct Serbian influence, today noticeable mainly in the architecture of the Old Town. Szentendre was a fairly small place until about a hundred years ago. The town’s population has grown rapidly in the 20th and the 21st century.
  
  

• Arrive at Budapest at ~19:00

  This tour offers hotel drop-off for private bookings. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
  
  If you book the open group tour then the drop-off is at Erzsebet Square (Erzsébet tér, Budapest), opposite to the Hotel Ritz-Carlton.

Want to personalize this trip?  When booking a private transfer, tell us your itinerary and start time preferences and we'll do everything we can to accomodate your request. Note: open group tours cannot be customized.

• Transport & sightseeing combined

  We offer the chance to see popular tourist sights, as well as lesser-known places of cultural and historic significance, while you travel between two cities.

• Small groups

  Most of our tours are limited to a maximum of 8 people which means you get the personal care and attention of your tour leader during your trip, as well as the chance to get to know your fellow passengers.

• Local tour leaders

  Our tour leaders are selected due to their thorough knowledge of local history and culture, as well as their enthusiasm for travel. The stories they share will inspire you!

• Top-rated on TripAdvisor

  Thousands of travellers have reviewed our tours with a 5-star rating in the Baltics and Central Europe.

• Great value for your money

  Our tours run regularly so anyone can afford to join the open group tour making it a great travel option for solo and independent travellers.

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What's included?

• One-way transfer from Vienna to Budapest with 4 sightseeing stops
• Knowledgeable local tour leader
• Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan or car
• Room for a reasonable amount of luggage
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (available only for private tours)
• Lunch (a break is scheduled for this)
• Gratuities (optional)

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Meeting point

This tour offers hotel pick-up only for private bookings. For private bookings, you will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car. Please provide your preferred pick-up location when making the booking.

For open group tours, hotel pick-up is not available. The group tour meeting point is in front of Café Mozart at Albertinaplatz 2. Your guide will meet you at this location.

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Questions & Answers

• Is this a one-way tour?

  Yes, this is a one-way tour ending in Budapest. Please note that the tour does not take you back to Vienna.

• How long is this tour?

  The planned duration of this tour is 10 hours. For the safety of our passengers and drivers, we are unable to accommodate requests to extend this duration.

• Do you offer hotel pick-up/drop-off?

  Hotel pick-up and drop-off are only available when booking this tour as a private tour for a single group. Open group tours have a fixed meeting point and drop-off location.

• Can I take my luggage with me?

  Yes! We have space for luggage, similar to common airline baggage allowances. There is no extra charge for luggage that meets these criteria:

  • One item of airline carry-on size: maximum size of 55 x 40 x 23cm (22 x 14 x 9in)
  • One item of airline checked size: maximum size of 80 x 50 x 30cm (32 x 20 x 12in), weighing less than 23 kg (50lbs)
  • One personal item: maximum size of 15 x 15 x 10 cm (6 x 6 x 4in)

  If you your luggage requires special consideration, please contact us.

• Is lunch included in the tour price?

  Lunch is not included in the tour price but a lunch break is scheduled in Györ or in Fertöd. Location of the lunch is subject to availability. Kindly let our tour leader know if you have any special dietary needs that we should take in account.

• Is this tour suitable for senior citizens?

  Yes! With a maximum of 8 people in each group, our guide can make sure that the pace of the tour is suitable for everyone. Just note that the tour does include some walking at the stops.

• What is your cancellation policy?

  If you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour, your booking is fully refunded*. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour or in the case of a no-show, no refund is issued.

  *Please note, that the credit card processing fee (1.5-3%, up to 5.9% if you paid by Paypal) charged by the third-party payment provider will not be refunded.