Linz to Vienna Danube Cycling Tour

🙋 Common questions

• How difficult is the Linz to Vienna Danube cycling tour?

  

  This is an easy tour, rated Level 1. The cycle path is completely paved from end to end, flat and almost always directly along the riverbank, making it very suitable for beginners and children. The three cycling days cover approximately 60, 40 and 48 km, so daily distances stay comfortable.

• When is the best time to cycle from Linz to Vienna?

  

  The tour runs with daily arrivals from 20 March to 16 October 2027. Late spring and early autumn are quieter and cooler, while the main summer season from 24 April to 24 September is warmest and ideal for enjoying the Wachau vineyards and swimming in the Danube.

• How much does the Linz to Vienna Danube cycling tour cost?

  

  The tour starts from €459 per person in a double room, rising to €529 and €559 in the higher seasons. The price includes 4 nights with breakfast in 3-4 star hotels and inns, daily luggage transfer, the Krems–Vienna train with bike, the return train to Vienna–Linz, route materials and a support hotline. A single room adds €200.

• How long is the cycling route from Linz to Vienna?

  

  The cycling covers roughly 148 km over three riding days, along flat, paved riverside paths. Day 1 is for arrival in Linz and the final day is free in Vienna, so you ride from Day 2 to Day 4. The last stretch from Krems to Vienna is covered by an included train ride.

• Can I rent a bike for the Linz to Vienna Danube tour?

  

  Yes. A 21-speed touring bike can be rented for €99 and an electric bike for €239 for the whole tour. Children's bikes and specialised children's equipment are available on request, and children's e-bikes are offered from 130 cm height. Every rental bike comes with a pannier and an odometer.

• Is the Linz to Vienna Danube tour suitable for families?

  

  Yes. The flat, paved and almost traffic-free riverside route is very suitable for children and beginners. Children sharing a room with two full-paying adults on an extra bed travel free up to age 6, at 50% off from 7 to 11 and 25% off from 12 to 14. In Austria, children under 12 must wear a helmet when cycling.

• How do I get back to Linz after finishing in Vienna?

  

  A train ride from Vienna back to Linz is included in the tour price. Your own bike can travel on this train for a surcharge. If you would rather linger, you can extend your stay in Vienna, and a guarded parking garage near the station in Linz is available for your car during the tour.

• What kind of accommodation is included on the Danube tour?

  

  You stay four nights in comfortable, well-located 3- and 4-star hotels and inns, all with private facilities and breakfast included. Accommodation is arranged along the route from Linz through the Wachau so your luggage is transferred for you each day while you ride.