Classic Danube Cycling Tour from Passau to Vienna
Danube Cycle Path
Short Description
Ride Europe's most beloved cycle path from Passau to Vienna on this 8-day self-guided tour. Follow the Danube downstream through the Upper Danube Valley, the Wachau wine region and on to the imperial capital, with comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels and daily luggage transfers throughout.
Tour Program
Tour details
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 🗺️ Maps
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
- 🚇 Return journey Vienna–Passau by bus or train
❌ What is not included?
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
- 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
🙋 Common questions
What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour covers 40 to 70 km per day on mostly flat terrain along the Danube Cycle Path. It follows well-maintained, signposted paths with very little elevation change. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended, though e-bikes are available for rent.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3 and 4-star hotels selected for comfort and location along the route. All nights include a rich breakfast buffet. Hotel examples include properties in Passau, Linz, Grein, Melk, Krems and Vienna.
Is luggage transfer included?
Yes, your luggage is transported from hotel to hotel all the way to Vienna. Each person may check one piece of luggage weighing up to 23 kg.
How does the return journey from Vienna to Passau work?
The return transfer is included in the tour price. In early and late season (seasons A and B), you travel by train. In peak season (season C), a dedicated bus with bike transport takes you back. Own bikes are not transported on the train option.
What bikes are available for rent?
You can rent 21-speed touring bikes or electric bikes. Both include repair service.
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Terms of cancellation:
Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €
• >28 days before departure 20% of the tour price
• 27 – 14 days before departure 30% of the tour price
• 7 or fewer days before departure 100% of tour price
Starting from
€666/ person
or €706
Available
28 Mar 2026 – 10 Oct 2026
Departures
Every day of the week
3 other tours on this route
Passau → Vienna · From €459
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