How much does the Austrian Danube short bike cruise cost?

This 6-day bike cruise starts from €797 per person in a double cabin on the main deck. The price includes five nights on board with full board, harbour fees, daily route briefings, maps and a wine tasting. Rental bikes cost €95 and e-bikes €210 per tour.

When does the short Danube bike cruise from Passau depart in 2027?

There are four fixed departures in 2027: 28 May, 2 June and 24 September are high season, and 29 September is low season. Because departures are few, booking early is recommended.

How difficult is cycling on the Austrian Danube Cycle Path?

The cycling is easy. The four riding days cover 27 to 64 km on flat, largely car-free riverside paths, and two days offer a longer active option. E-bikes are available for extra assistance.

Is this short Danube cruise a good alternative to a full week on the river?

Yes. With five nights on board it covers the Austrian highlights of the Danube, from the Schlögen Loop and Linz to the Wachau and Vienna, in less time than a Passau–Budapest cruise, and it returns to Passau so you can travel home from the same point.

What kind of ship is used on this Danube bike cruise?

You sail on a first-class river catamaran, the only double-hulled cruise ship on the Danube. All cabins face outwards; main deck cabins measure about 11.5 m², while upper and promenade deck cabins are 16.5 m² with a balcony. A whirlpool, Kneipp pool and sauna are free to use.

Can I bring my own bike on the Danube cruise?

Yes. Your own bike or e-bike travels free of charge, and charging is included, although no liability is accepted for transport damage. E-bike batteries must be removable.

Is parking available in Passau for the bike cruise?

Yes. A private, fenced car park on Kapuzinerstraße in Passau can be booked for €55 per car for the whole cruise; it is fenced but not guarded.

Austrian Danube Short Bike Cruise

Danube River – Upper Austria, Wachau & Vienna

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Short Description

Cycle the Austrian Danube on a short 6-day bike cruise from Passau to Vienna and back. You ride the Schlögen Loop, the Wachau vineyards and the castles around Grein by day, and sleep on a river catamaran each night.

Tour Program

Day 1: Passau (embarkation)
You will arrive in Passau by train or car and board the ship from 3:30 pm; a bus transfer runs from the tour operator's parking area and Passau station at about 4:30 pm. After the welcome dinner, water levels permitting, the ship moves to the old town for an evening stroll.

Day 2: Wesenufer – Schlögen Loop – Linz (64 km)
You will collect your rental bike and ride via Niederranna to Au, where a small ferry crosses to Schlögen. The route follows the famous Schlögen Loop and the narrow valley near Kaiserau to the Church of the 1,000 Angels, and on to Linz.

Day 3: Marbach – Wachau – Krems (53 km)
From Marbach you will pass Melk with its impressive Benedictine abbey and cycle through the Wachau valley via Dürnstein to Krems, a UNESCO World Heritage town among terraced vineyards.

Day 4: Vienna by bike (27 km)
The day belongs to Vienna. Explore the city at your own pace on car-free paths to the pedestrian zone, or join an optional bus or bike city tour and a visit to the Museum of Art History. The active version leads through the Danube Floodplains National Park to Hainburg, with a return by direct train.

Day 5: Grein – Linz (59 km)
You will ride past the castles of Wallsee and Pragstein to Mauthausen and through the Pleschinger See recreation area to Linz. The active version adds 16 km via Enns, Austria's oldest town, and St. Florian Abbey. Rental bikes are returned in Linz.

Day 6: Passau (disembarkation)
The ship returns to Passau in the morning. You will disembark by 10 am and a bus transfer takes you to the parking area or Passau station for your journey home.

Tour details

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✅ What is included in the trip?

🍽️ Packed lunches
☕️ Coffee and tea on board
🧍‍♂️ Welcome briefing
🗺️ Maps
🍷 1 wine-tasting experience
🛜 Wi-FI on board
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
💧 Free use of the wellness area (outdoor and indoor whirlpool) including 2 hydrojet waterbed massages (approx. 15 minu- tes each) per cabin
🧍‍♂️English speaking tour guide
📲 GPS or navigation APP

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

How much does the Austrian Danube short bike cruise cost?
This 6-day bike cruise starts from €797 per person in a double cabin on the main deck. The price includes five nights on board with full board, harbour fees, daily route briefings, maps and a wine tasting. Rental bikes cost €95 and e-bikes €210 per tour.
When does the short Danube bike cruise from Passau depart in 2027?
There are four fixed departures in 2027: 28 May, 2 June and 24 September are high season, and 29 September is low season. Because departures are few, booking early is recommended.
How difficult is cycling on the Austrian Danube Cycle Path?
The cycling is easy. The four riding days cover 27 to 64 km on flat, largely car-free riverside paths, and two days offer a longer active option. E-bikes are available for extra assistance.
Is this short Danube cruise a good alternative to a full week on the river?
Yes. With five nights on board it covers the Austrian highlights of the Danube, from the Schlögen Loop and Linz to the Wachau and Vienna, in less time than a Passau–Budapest cruise, and it returns to Passau so you can travel home from the same point.
What kind of ship is used on this Danube bike cruise?
You sail on a first-class river catamaran, the only double-hulled cruise ship on the Danube. All cabins face outwards; main deck cabins measure about 11.5 m², while upper and promenade deck cabins are 16.5 m² with a balcony. A whirlpool, Kneipp pool and sauna are free to use.
Can I bring my own bike on the Danube cruise?
Yes. Your own bike or e-bike travels free of charge, and charging is included, although no liability is accepted for transport damage. E-bike batteries must be removable.
Is parking available in Passau for the bike cruise?
Yes. A private, fenced car park on Kapuzinerstraße in Passau can be booked for €55 per car for the whole cruise; it is fenced but not guarded.

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Bike & hotel tours — terms of cancellation:

• More than 30 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 29 to 20 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package

• 19 to 10 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package

• 09 to 08 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package

• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package

Bike & boat tours (MS Primadonna cruises RK1, RK3, RK4) — terms of cancellation:

• Up to 84 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package

• 83 to 42 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package

• 41 to 28 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package

• 27 to 15 days before the departure date: 80% penalty of the total package

• 14 to 0 days before the departure date: 90% penalty of the total package

• No-show: 100% penalty of the total package

Starting from

€629/ person

or €667

Available

28 May 2027 – 29 Sept 2027

Departure dates

28 May 2027, 2 Jun 2027, 24 Sept 2027, 29 Sept 2027

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Starting from

€629/ person

or €667

Available

28 May 2027 – 29 Sept 2027

Departure dates

28 May 2027, 2 Jun 2027, 24 Sept 2027, 29 Sept 2027

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Passau → Passau · From €479

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Tour Program

Tour details

✅ What is included in the trip?

❌ What is not included?

🙋 Common questions

How much does the Austrian Danube short bike cruise cost?

When does the short Danube bike cruise from Passau depart in 2027?

How difficult is cycling on the Austrian Danube Cycle Path?

Is this short Danube cruise a good alternative to a full week on the river?

What kind of ship is used on this Danube bike cruise?

Can I bring my own bike on the Danube cruise?

Is parking available in Passau for the bike cruise?

📋💸 Cancellation fees

Get a personalised quote.

Ask for more info

Organized by

Donau Touristik

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