Budapest to Prague One-Way Transfer Tour

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Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Györ, Bratislava the capital of Slovakia, and the UNESCO-listed Lednice Palace on your journey from Budapest to Prague.

Starting time

08:00

Group Size

8 people

Duration

10h

This tour is also available from Prague to Budapest.

Most helpful review

Very hard to top

Getting from Budapest to Prague using this transfer was the smartest move we made on our trip. Much better than having to content with airport waits and navigating through railway stations. Very comfortable van, a driver/courier who chatted with us and didn't lecture in depth but gave more than enough information about the places we stopped off. We saw much of the countryside, visiting two towns that we would have zoomed past if we had been in a rental vehicle. All-in-all using a Sidetrip Transfer is a no brainer!

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Trip Itinerary

Leave from Budapest at 08:00

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: 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 2: 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 3: Lednice Palace

We have a chance to admire one of the former summer residences of the royalty of Liechtenstein, the Lednice Palace and Gardens.

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Lednice Palace

What we'll do
We will have a chance to walk around the beautiful and famous gardens surrounding the Palace during the tour. Lednice Palace and Gardens , the way we see them today, are designed in the 19th century for entertaining in the summer season. They palace is probably the best example of English Gothic style in Continental Europe. The Palace and Grounds, about 200h, are under UNESCO World Heritage protection due their unique architectural landscape.

About Lednice
Lednice Palace and Grounds is a fabulous example of wealth the nobility had in Europe in the 19th century. The Lichtenstein family had huge landholdings in the area that they had gathered gradually over the centuries through conquering, marrying, and buying. It was their loyalty to the Habsburg dynasty that raised the Lichtensteins to great prominence in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
Arrive at Prague at ~18:00

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 in front of Hilton Prague Old Town hotel (V Celnici 2079/7, Prague).

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.

Why travel with Sidetrip?

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.

Reviews

4.9 /5

Overall rating based on 258 reviews

Fantastic

Csenga was a great guide . Tour was great. Great way to travel and enjoy the countryside.

Incredible guide and interesting routes

It was a good choice to take this journey, as compared to a train. We went to countries we didn’t expect we would step foot in, it was super wonderful! Our guide Stepan, was an awesome & responsible guide who shared with us many things and we were so happy to have taken a chance with Sidetrip Tour. Will most definitely use them again :)

Worth the trip

I am glad I chose this tour with my family and friends because we saw beautiful places on the way to Prague. I highly recommend this transfer bus tour rather than taking the train. Eva our guide was not only good but also patient.

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What's included?

One-way transfer from Budapest to Prague with 3 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)

Good to know

Confirmation will be provided within 24 hours of booking.
All tours are subject to availability.
Minimum numbers for group size apply. There is a possibility of cancellation even after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour or a refund. The Sidetrip team will also be happy to help you arrange alternative transport to your destination city.
Paper free confirmation: just bring your confirmation code or a valid ID.
A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
Infant seats are available on request during the booking.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking (waterproof would be great in winter).
The planned duration of this tour is 10 hours. Our priority is to deliver you safely and on time to your destination. In the event of delays due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to abbreviate or omit certain stops to ensure your prompt arrival.
All our public group tours are in English. Private tours in different languages are subject to availability.

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 opposite the Hotel Ritz-Carlton at Erzsebet Square (Erzsébet tér). Your guide will meet you at this location.

See the drop-off point in Prague

Questions & Answers

Is this a one-way tour?

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