The 14 Best Day Trips to Vienna & Bratislava

1.Guided Day Trip to Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 262 reviews · 1 day · from $163Our pick

Travel from Vienna to Budapest by comfortable air-conditioned coach, then combine a panoramic city drive, guided walk, and 3.5 hours of free time. English and Spanish tours include Heroes’ Square, Parliament views, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Danube, and photo stops, but not lunch or attraction entry.

“Very busy long day but enjoyed immensely. Guides were knowledgeable and helpful. Certainly saw the main attractions in the day which was a bonus. Very comfortable coach. If you want to see what Budapest looks like but limited on time this is the perfect trip!”

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2.Budapest Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · from $244

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Balazs, Marco, Peter, or Roman. Visit Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Parliament area, then enjoy three hours of free time for food and shopping.

“Balazs was a fantastic guide and driver. Straight to the point. He brought us to the most important places of Budapest and we felt like 1 day was enough to see the city. If you get him for your trip, you will enjoy every second of your journey. Thank you!”

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3.Budapest to Bratislava Costumizable Private Day tour with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $452

Leave Budapest at 8:00 a.m. in a private air-conditioned car or minivan and spend the day with a personal English-speaking guide in Bratislava. Walk the Old Town, see Michael’s Gate, Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, and Primate’s Palace, then enjoy included lunch and free time before returning to Budapest.

“Such a fantastic time on this trip! Would have never thought to visit this country but to my Bratislava was cute and charming.”

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4.Budapest to Vienna Private Costumizable Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $440

Travel from Budapest to Vienna in a private car or minivan with hotel pickup, a guide-led city walk, Schönbrunn Palace, Ringstrasse landmarks, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and Austrian lunch. Guides such as Attila, Susan, Sofia, and Thomas adjust the pace and route, though the 12-hour day includes long driving and plenty of walking.

“Our private guided trip to Vienna was wonderful. We toured Schönbrunn Palace and saw many of the historical sites, plus had a wonderful lunch. But the best part of the trip was our guide, Susan. I thought the 2.5-hour road trip there and then back might be awkward with a person in the car we didn't know, but instead the time flew. She was very personable and full of interesting information not only about Vienna but also Budapest and Hungary too. The drive time flew due to her engaging stories about Vienna, Budapest, and Hungary. Susan is a gem and made the trip truly unforgettable.”

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5.Budapest Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 12 hours · from $335

Travel from Vienna to Budapest by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver and local guide. See Heroes’ Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, the Opera House, Parliament, and Fisherman’s Bastion, then enjoy free time before returning to your Vienna hotel. Guides may include Peter, George, or Sofia.

“Our driver, Peter, was really nice and got us to our destination and back safely. The guide, George, was nice as well and was a pleasant guide to lead the way to the sites.”

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6.Private Transfer from Budapest to Vienna with a great guided tour in Bratislava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $409Top rated

You’ll leave Budapest from your hotel or private address, cross into Slovakia for a guided walk through Bratislava, then continue to your Vienna address. Guides such as Thomas, Attila, Edit, Susan, Suzanne, and Tony have led past guests through the Old Town, with time for cafés, shops, markets, and extra photo stops. English service is provided.

“Suzanne was amazing!! She is INCREDIBLY knowledgeable about the history and details of the entire area…I learned SO much! The tour of Bratislava was beautiful and fascinating. I’m addition to how interesting the ride and tour were, Suzanne was very kind and thoughtful about our comfort along the way. Not to mention making sure we were in a safe place and taken care of at our destination. It was a wonderful experience!!”

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7.Vienna One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $324

Spend about 10 hours moving from Budapest to Vienna by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping in artistic Szentendre, grand Esztergom, and Bratislava Old Town. A local guide handles the route and sightseeing, with room for reasonable luggage. Lunch and palace admission cost extra. Guide Martina may tailor the day to food and history interests.

“Martina, our guide was wonderful and somehow handled both driving and guiding. She was able to tailor the trip to our interests (food and history) and point out some interesting local snacks that we hadn't tried yet (langos is amazing!).”

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8.Budapest to Vienna Private Transfer in a Luxury Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Travel between Budapest and Vienna in a private Mercedes E Class, Audi A6, or Mercedes V Class. Your chauffeur meets you at a hotel or airport, helps with luggage, and takes you directly to your next address. Choose a departure time that fits your plans, day or night.

“Great visit to Budapest and Vienna. Limo travel to Vienna was first class. Roadworks added to the trip duration but this was not the drivers fault.”

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9.Budapest Private Transfer from or to Vienna or Vienna Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $283

Arrange a private, one-way ride between Budapest and Vienna, or Vienna Airport, in a climate-controlled car or minivan. A professional driver meets you at your hotel or private address, helps with a smooth departure, and takes your group directly to the destination. Service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“The transfer to Vienna was great. The driver was excellent and the assistant who managed the trip was courteous. I felt very safe during the drive. Definitely would use viator again.”

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10.Bratislava, one day private trip from Budapest with guide!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $500

Travel from Budapest to Bratislava in a private vehicle with a guide, then explore St. Martin’s Cathedral, Bratislava Castle, Michael’s Tower, the old town, and the Slovak National Theater. You get hotel pickup and drop-off, cathedral admission, free time for Slovak food, and a flexible experience for your own group.

“Tour guide explained the history of the old walls of the city. The guide knew the history of the country and city very well .”

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11.Private Transfer from Vienna to Budapest or Budapest to Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel between Vienna and Budapest in either direction with a private English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, luggage help, air conditioning, WiFi, water, and snacks. You can add sightseeing stops along the way, or take the direct route. Drivers such as Ivana and Lovro can also share local insight during the ride.

“The journey was smooth and we arrived at my hotel quickly. Ivana was punctual, friendly and helped with my luggage. I highly recommend this transfer.”

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12.8 days European Highlights PRIVATE TOUR from Budapest including Budapest Vienna Prague and Bratislava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $3,506

Travel privately through Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and Bratislava in eight days with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, guided sightseeing, seven hotel nights, and six breakfasts. Expect Budapest’s Danube cruise, Schönbrunn Palace, Prague Castle, and Bratislava’s Old Town. Guides may include Susan, Steve, or Javier, depending on availability.

“Gracias mapa tours, gracias a nuestro guia Javier que facil nos has hecho el viaje. Experiencia 10. Encantada de haber hecho este viaje, intenso pero ha merecido la pena”

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13.Bratislava One-Way Sightseeing Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $314

This private 9-hour transfer leaves Budapest at 9:00 am and reaches Bratislava with stops in Szentendre, Visegrád, Esztergom, and Győr. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and space for a reasonable amount of luggage. Lunch in Esztergom is at your own expense.

“It’s a must for travelers who wish to gain more insights on their destination. Andrea was a very knowledgeable and patient tour guide. Kudos!”

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14.Private day trip from Budapest to Bratislava, Vienna, and back

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $371

Travel by private car from Budapest to Bratislava Castle and Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace in 10 to 11 hours. Your English-speaking driver handles the road and pickup, with bottled water and photo stops included. Drivers such as Atilla have earned praise for patience and clear English, but this is transport with local help, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“Wonderful trip with a very knowledgeable driver. We had a great time!! I would highly recommend this tour😊”

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