Why not have some fun and take the boat from Budapest (Hungary) to Bratislava (Slovakia) - or the other way around?
Hydrofoil service on the Danube from Budapest to Bratislava (221 km, 4 and 1/2 hours) operates daily from April to October.
If you want to see scenic villages, castles, beautiful countryside from the comfort of your seat then this is the option you may want to take to travel to Budapest.
Important details: - Bicycle can be taken to the ship for extra EUR 20/ one way that should be paid on the spot. - All taxes and service fee are inclusive in prices. - Ticket prices are valid all year around. - Children 6-15 years receive 50% discount from the adult price. - Children under 6 travel free of charge if they do not require a separate seat. - No seat reservations are available. - Passengers will take seats as boarding. - Boats leave every day. - If you leave the boat in Bratislava then you have to buy a new ticket there to continue journey. - Check-in is from one hour before the departure. Latest check-in 15 minutes before departure. - Customs and passport control is one hour prior to departure. - 20 kg of luggage is included in price, overweight is EUR 1/kg. - Services on board: buffet and tax free shop. - Catering for groups is available with advanced booking. - No dogs of any size allowed on board. - If you do not get out in Bratislava than you will probably not need a Slovakian visa for your trip. (Please contact the Slovakian embassy in your country for updated information.) - Boarding places: Budapest: International Boat Pier Belgrad rakpart by the Admiral Restaurant Bratislava:SPAP Boat Pier, SK-811 02 Bratislava, Fajnorovo nábrezie 2. near to Stary most.
Sailing timetable 2007
09-00
Budapest
14-30
13-30
Bratislava
10-30
15-20
Vienna
09-00
Cancellation policy:
- Within 24 hours prior departure: non refundable, but tickets can be re-booked. - 24 hours - 21 days prior departure: 75% refundable - Over 21 days prior departure: hydrofoil tickets order 90% refundable
There is buffet on the boat that sells cold dishes and drinks, approx prices are as follows: sandwich- € 2,70, mineral water - € 1,80, coffee/tea - € 2, beer - € 2,70,spirits/Martini - € 2,70, Menus from € 13, Breakfast € 6
