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Budapest ↔ Belgrade Danube Bicycle Trail

Self-Guided Cycling with train transfer + (e-) Bicycle/ Gravel Bike | Budapest ↔ Belgrade EuroVelo 6

ATTENTION: Booking & Detailed train schedule to be published in March

  • 🗺️ Route: EuroVelo 6 / Danube Cycle Route
  • 📍 Start / End: Budapest (bicycle ride with train transfer)
  • 📆 Duration: 7–12 days (self-guided) based on fitness level
  • 🚴 Distance: approx. 580 km
  • ⛰️ Total elevation gain: approx. 1200 m
  • 🛣️ Terrain: River paths and quiet secondary roads with some hilly sections
  • 🌍 Countries: Hungary, Croatia, Serbia
  • 🔥 Difficulty level: Moderate to Advanced
  • 📏 Daily distances: approx. 48–83 km/day, depending on chosen duration
  • ⚙️ Bike options: Touring-, Gravel bike, or e-bike available

Cycle the Danube from Budapest to Belgrade — or in reverse! This self-guided 7–12 day cycling journey follows the legendary EuroVelo 6 / Danube Cycle Route for approx. 580 km. The route traces the river through Hungary, Croatia and Serbia, combining long, easy river stretches with occasional hilly sections; train transfer from or to Belgrade (starting and end is always Budapest)

✅ What’s Included

🚆 Train ticket (person & bicycle) Budapest ↔ Belgrade
🚲 Bicycle rental
🪖 Helmet & high-visibility vest
🔒 Lock
🧳 Watertight panniers (1 set, ~20 L each)
📱 Phone holder
🛠 Basic toolkit (spare tube, glue, etc.)
📖 Guidebook (for use during the tour)
🧾 Luggage deposit in Budapest

Children’s seats, bicycles, and trailers on request
Early booking required

🚆 Train Transfer Details

  • Travel time: approx. 3.5 hours
  • Rental bike travels with you

🚴‍♂️ Suggested 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Budapest → Ráckeve
📍 Distance: ~45–55 km
Leave Budapest heading south along the Danube. Ráckeve is a charming riverside town on Csepel Island, perfect for your first night and a relaxed introduction to the Danube trails.

Day 2 — Ráckeve → Kalocsa
📍 Distance: ~85 km
Cycle through flat rural Hungarian landscapes, passing farmland and small villages, and arrive in Kalocsa, known for its paprika heritage and historic architecture.

Day 3 — Kalocsa → Mohács
📍 Distance: ~70 km
Continue south along the Danube, riding through quiet country roads and forested areas like the Gemenc Forest, arriving in Mohács, famous for its riverside charm and festivals.

Day 4 — Mohács → Osijek (Croatia)
📍 Distance: ~80 km
Cross the border into Croatia and follow the river corridor into Osijek, a vibrant city with a historic old town, promenades, and riverside cafés. (Optional: skip Osijek and continue directly into Serbia for entirely Hungary → Serbia route.)

Day 5 — Osijek → Bačka Palanka (Serbia)
📍 Distance: ~80 km
Cross into Serbia, cycling along flat river plains and small villages to Bačka Palanka, a friendly Danube town with riverfront charm.

Day 6 — Bačka Palanka → Novi Sad
📍 Distance: ~70 km
Ride through the Vojvodina plains toward Novi Sad, Serbia’s cultural hotspot, home to Petrovaradin Fortress and lively riverfront cafés.

Day 7 — Novi Sad → Belgrade
📍 Distance: ~85 km
Final leg along the Danube corridor into Belgrade, cycling mostly on dedicated paths, with opportunities to explore historic fortresses, lively promenades, and cultural highlights.


☀ Climate

🌡 Summer: Dry, warm to hot (up to 35 °C in July/August)
Winter: Cold with freezing temperatures (not suitable for cycling)

🗺 Route & Cycling Conditions

  • Vaious options in Croatia and Serbia
  • Road books included

💰 Package Prices (Budapest ↔ Belgrade)

🚴 Bike TypeIncludes 7 days💰 TOTAL (€)Prolongation Days (€)
🚲 TrekkingTrain + KTM Life Conquest22920
E-BikeTrain + E-Bike31932
🏞️ Gravel 20Train + KTM XStrada 2028528
🏔️ Gravel 30Train + KTM XStrada 3025724

🚲 Bicycles & Equipment

KTM Life Conquest Trekking Bikes (30-speed) – 229 EUR for 7 days

  • Rear rack
  • Mudguards
  • Lights

Comfortable, reliable, and ideal for long-distance touring.

E-Bike – 319 EUR for 7 days

Alternatively, choose a like-new E-bike for extra comfort and longer daily stages.

🚴‍♀️ Available models:

  • My Esel – Tour Pro Comfort (top touring model)
  • KTM Cento

🔋 E-bike highlights:

  • My Esel Tour Pro Comfort: range up to 130 km, various frame sizes
  • KTM Cento: range of approx. 180 km
  • Comfortable touring geometry
  • Innovative Austrian design (MyEsel.com) & proven KTM quality

Ideal for relaxed cycling, longer distances, or riders who prefer a little extra support—while keeping the route easy and enjoyable.

MyEsel Tour Pro:

KTM Cento:

🚴‍♂️ Gravel Bike Option (Sportive Riders)

For more sportive and performance-oriented guests, we offer KTM Gravel Bikes.

🚲 Available models:

  • KTM XStrada 20 – 285 EUR for 7 days
  • KTM XStrada 30 – 257 EUR for 7 days
  • Various frame sizes available

🧰 Tour setup:

  • Equipped with rear racks for panniers

Please note:

  • No mudguards
  • No fixed lights

Best suited for experienced riders who prefer a lighter, more dynamic ride and don’t mind a more minimalist setup.

📩 Contact us for more detailed information or individual proposals.

Please note:

  • No discounts are available on this tour
  • My Esel Tour Pro E-Bike and KTM Conquest Trekking Bike are available only as part of the tour packages

👨‍👩‍👧 Travelling with children?
Please contact us in advance so we can advise you on suitable options.