Budapest to Vienna One-Way Transfer Tour

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Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Szentendre, Esztergom Basilica, the Baroque Old Town of Győr and Bratislava on your journey from Budapest to Vienna.


Starting time
09:00
Group Size
8 people
Duration
10h

This tour is also available from Vienna to Budapest.
Most helpful review

Cover three countries in most amazing tour in one day with Alexandra!!!

Alexandra our tour guide had tons of information about Budapest, Vienna, Slovakia and every other country surrounding them. She has travelled herself worldwide and has an amazing personality. This was the best money that we spent during our trip, we covered the distance from Budapest to Vienna and went to places that we would have never figured out ourselves. Alexandra gave us an amazing food experience too, we loved every minute of the tour. We highly recommend Alexandra as your next tour guide.

Sunil, United States 01 April 2024
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Trip Itinerary

  • Leave from Budapest at 09:00

    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: Szentendre

    We’ll walk around the picturesque Old Town of Szentendre and explore the city’s narrow streets and cute little squares.

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    Szentendre

    What we'll do

    We’ll stop to admire the Old Town of Szentendre. The city center here is famous for cute little houses, narrow streets, and picturesque city views. We’ll walk around Szentendre and take in the fairytale-like Baroque style buildings . This town is very popular with visitors in Hungary.


    About Szentendre

    Szentendre is a city in Hungary with a population of about 25 000 people. The city’s name Szentendre comes from Saint Andrew. From the 17th century the town has a distinct Serbian influence, today noticeable mainly in the architecture of the Old Town. Szentendre was a fairly small place until about a hundred years ago. The town’s population has grown rapidly in the 20th and the 21st century.

  • Stop 2: Esztergom Basilica

    We admire the imposing and beautiful Esztergom Basilica by the Danube River.

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    Esztergom Basilica

    What we'll do
    We stop by the Danube River to take in one of the most impressive churches not only in Hungary but probably the whole of Europe. Esztergom Basilica is a masterpiece of sacral architecture from the 19th century. We have a chance to admire the Classical style church from both banks of the Danube River. We also stop for lunch (not included) in the city of Esztergom.


    About Esztergom
    Esztergom Basilica is located on the Danube River in the city of Esztergom. This city was the most important city in Hungary in medieval times. It was a royal residence and the heart of the state before Buda’s rise in importance. The many invasions to this area, first by Mongols in the 13th century and later Turkish invasions in the 16th and 17th century destroyed the old Esztergom. The city has been rebuilt again and again, attesting to the resilience of the people who live here.

  • Stop 3: 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 4: 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.

  • Arrive at Vienna at ~19:00

    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 Cafe Mozart (Albertinaplatz 2, Vienna), next to the Tourist Information Center.

Route illustration

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
4.8 /5
Overall rating based on 110 reviews

More than expected!

Our tour was fantastic! My family of 11 rode from Budapest to Vienna with Martina and Mike. They were excellent tour guides, and because we were a private group, they were able to make it more flexible with timing, meals, and sightseeing. They were very good at communication before and during our trip. We wound definitely use this company again, and especially our guides. We had a great experience! Thank you!!!

Elizabeth, United States 24 Sept. 2023

What a great way to travel between cities

This is a great way to travel between cities. Easy and efficient communication with sidetriptours had Martina meet my wife and I off the ship in Budapest on 24-May and drive us to our Vienna. Hotel. A very comfortable Renault mini-van with just us two passengers. So a 4 hour trip takes 8 hours, but this was very easy and restful. We had 4 stops where we walked towns and historic ruins and palaces, with time for ice-cream, coffee and lunch. Martina was excellent - a good driver who knows her way around and had us feeling very comfortable and safe in the car. We had wonderful conversations with her about our families, our different countries and cultures. She guided us through the trip and the stops, providing just the right amount of information for us to absorb, whilst also letting us take her off the beaten path to explore anything we thought interesting. So much better than flying or train !

Alan, Australia 25 May 2023

Wonderful tour by car from Budapest to Vienna

A great tour led by Mike (Michal) from Budapest to Vienna. Born in the US and living in the Czech Republic for many years, Mike was personable, funny, and spoke English very well. We stopped along the way to see towns and local sights. A high point was the stop for lunch at the oldest restaurant in Central Europe that had been started as the kitchen for Napoleon. I originally messed up the dates while booking, but the company was terrific in helping me find a way to get what was needed. Between the sights, price, guide, and convenience I wholeheartedly recommend this company.

Adrienne, United States 20 Nov. 2022

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What's included?
  • One-way transfer from Budapest to Vienna with 4 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.
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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 Vienna  

Drop-off point

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 Cafe Mozart (Albertinaplatz 2, Vienna), next to the Tourist Information Center.

Questions & Answers
  • Is this a one-way tour?

    Yes, this is a one-way tour ending in Vienna. 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 in Györ or in Fertöd. Location of the lunch is subject to availability. 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.

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