Danube Cycle Path Classic – Passau to Vienna
Danube
Short Description
Cycle 325 km along the classic Danube path from Passau to Vienna. Glide past the Schlögener Schlinge, through the Wachau wine region and Melk Abbey to the Austrian capital. From €539 pp.
Tour Program
Tour details
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 🗺️ Maps
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
❌ What is not included?
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
- 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
- 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🙋 Common questions
How long is the daily cycling distance?
Daily distances range from 30 to 80 km depending on the stage and route options. The terrain is almost entirely flat along the riverside, making it suitable for all fitness levels. Shorter alternatives are available on most days.
Can I shorten any stages?
Yes. On Day 6 you can take a Wachau boat from Spitz or Dürnstein to Krems. On Day 7 you can catch a train from Krems or Tulln to Vienna. Trains run frequently and carry bicycles.
Is luggage transfer included?
Yes. Your luggage is collected each morning by 9:00 and delivered to your next hotel by approximately 18:30. Each piece is insured up to EUR 1,000.
How do I get back to Passau from Vienna?
A return bus transfer operates every Saturday from May to October. On other days, a direct train connection runs every two hours. Both options are available as add-ons.
When is the best time to ride the Danube path?
May through September offers the warmest weather and longest days. The Wachau apricot blossom in late April and the wine harvest in September are particularly scenic periods.
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Terms of cancellation:
Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €
• 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: 40% penalty of the total package
• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package
Starting from
€674/ person
or €715
Available
1 May 2026 – 10 Oct 2026
Departures
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
3 other tours on this route
Passau → Vienna · From €459
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