River Cruises from Munich to Budapest

What our customers ask about River Cruises from Munich to Budapest

• What is the average distance covered on a river cruise from Munich to Budapest?

  The trip from Munich to Budapest covers about 425 miles along the Danube River, taking you through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. You'll stop at places like Passau, Linz, Vienna, and Bratislava along the way. Most cruises start at the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost and end at the Budapest Marriott, which has really nice views of the river.

• What would be an example day-by-day itinerary for a river cruise from Munich to Budapest?

  Here's what a typical 8-day trip looks like: On day 1, you'll arrive in Munich and head to Passau to get on your ship. Day 2 is spent exploring Passau's old town and its beautiful St. Stephen's Cathedral. Day 3 takes you to Linz, where you can choose to visit Salzburg if you'd like. On day 4, you'll visit Melk Abbey and cruise through the pretty Wachau Valley to Dürnstein. Day 5 gives you a full day in Vienna to see Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Day 6 is for exploring Bratislava's medieval center and castle. On day 7, you'll reach Budapest and tour places like Heroes' Square and Fisherman's Bastion. The trip ends on day 8 when you leave the ship in Budapest. You'll be staying on one of the nice river ships like the Emerald Dawn or Scenic Crystal, which have really comfortable rooms with great views.

• What are the most common cities visited between Munich and Budapest?

  Your river cruise will usually stop at Passau, Linz, Melk, Vienna, and Bratislava. You can check out some really interesting places at each stop - like the huge pipe organ at Passau's St. Stephen's Cathedral and the gorgeous Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. Some trips also stop at Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley, the medieval city of Regensburg, and you might get the chance to visit Salzburg or Český Krumlov too.

• What are the most popular destinations visited between Munich and Budapest on river cruise tours?

  The cruise takes you to several amazing places along the Danube. You'll visit Passau and its beautiful St. Stephen's Cathedral, then Linz where you can explore St. Florian Monastery. You'll cruise through the pretty Wachau Valley with all its vineyards, and spend time in Vienna with its fancy Schönbrunn Palace. One traveler told us "The stop in Vienna's Palais Liechtenstein for a private classical concert was a highlight of the journey." Before reaching Budapest's impressive Parliament building, you'll also get to explore Bratislava's old medieval center.

• What are the primary activities included in river cruise tours between Munich and Budapest?

  You'll get to do lots of different things on your cruise. There are guided tours of old medieval towns, wine tasting when you're going through Austria's Wachau Valley, and classical music concerts in Vienna. You can visit famous places like Neuschwanstein Castle near Munich, St. Florian Monastery in Linz, and Heroes' Square in Budapest. Previous travelers really enjoyed taking cooking classes in Bratislava where they learned to make traditional Slovak dumplings, and going to special concerts at Vienna's Palais Liechtenstein. Many trips also include bike rides along the Danube and walking tours through historic city centers.

• What is the average length of river cruise tours from Munich to Budapest?

  Most river cruises between Munich and Budapest last 8 to 10 days, with 9 days being pretty typical. On a 9-day trip, you usually spend 2 nights in Munich staying at the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, then 5 or 6 nights on the river, and finish with 1 or 2 nights at the Budapest Marriott. This gives you enough time to really get to know both cities and enjoy the journey in between.