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Prague to Budapest via Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk & Vienna

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This classic Central European route links two of the continent's most celebrated capital cities — Prague and Budapest — through a string of historically rich stops along the way. Nuremberg draws visitors with its medieval old town and powerful WWII history, while Regensburg's remarkably intact Roman and Gothic heritage earned it UNESCO World Heritage status. The Danube corridor then takes travellers through Passau's dramatic three-river confluence, the Austrian city of Linz, and the Benedictine abbey at Melk, before Vienna delivers its imperial grandeur, world-class museums, and vibrant café culture. The route ends in Budapest, famed for its thermal baths, ruin bars, and the sweeping views from Castle Hill.

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£3,850 retail with Avalon Waterways → £820 self-launched

Prague to Budapest via Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk & Vienna · 10 days

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The Legendary Danube: Self-Launched Prague to Budapest

Skip the luxury river cruise and do the legendary Danube route yourself — Prague, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Vienna, and Budapest — on trains, regional buses, and local ferries. You'll hit every major landmark from Hradčany Castle to the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Budapest's thermal baths, staying in well-rated hostels and budget hotels along the way. All for a fraction of what Avalon Waterways charges for the same corridor. These cost estimates are approximate and based on current budget traveller rates.

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