As many Peacewalkers are traveling from afar, we want you to experience as much of the region as possible! We call it the “3 City Warm-Up”: Vienna (VNA), Bratislava (BRT), and then to Budapest (BUD) to start the EPW.
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VIENNA (VNA) The best place to start your adventure is in Vienna, the old capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, full of coffee shops, beautiful architecture and lively neighborhoods. Vienna is a big city so spend a good amount of time there exploring. If you want to take a Ferry service from VNA to BRT, then it is best to stay in Meininger Franz or Meininger Sissi , as they are close to the ferry docks that take you direct to BRT in style for 25euros. Also, if you are landing in VNA Airport and want to skip VNA and go directly to BRT, you can. There are buses at VNA airport that go direct to BRT city center which is only 50kms away. BRATISLAVA (BRT) This cool small city is bustling with life and fun and a lot cheaper than VNA. There are two train stations in BRT: Hlavná (North Center) and Petržalka (South Center). Trains leave VNA every hour to both of these stations (The journey from Vienna to Hlavná is more interesting). Thus, the best place to stay in BRT is to find a bed near to the Danube river/SNP MOST (bridge) as it is half way between both stations. Similar to VNA, you can stay as long as you want in BRT, or, not visit BRT at all. From BRT to BUD: You must go to Hlavná station in order to take a train to BUD. It costs about 12euros and takes 2.5hours. BUDAPEST (BUD) The START of the EPW ! As of 2019, Budapest is the new starting point of the EPW. Budapest is so easy to get to from Vienna or Bratislava. The train journey is under 3 hours and about 14euros direct to Budapest KELETI Train Station. It is a magic city and well worth spending a good few days here before your EPW, soaking up the culture, ambience, baths, cuisine, wine, people and incredibly friendly prices (compared to Vienna and Bratislava). There are so many super hotels and hostels to choose from in the City Center! And there is tons to see and do in Budapest – here is just one blog https://www.gettingstamped.com/3-days-in-budapest-itinerary/ |
V-FAQ – Very Frequently Asked Questions about the 4-City Warm Up!
Where do I find beds in these cities?
VNA: We recommend the 3 Meininger Hostels for Vienna. Clean, cheap and central.
BRT: A brewery on a boat, on the Danube, that has bedrooms, sun deck and a pool! Dunajsky=Amazing !.
BUD: We recommend Booking.com/AirBnB.com and staying near Keleti. It is best to stay West of Keleti, going towards center and river, as East of Keleti, the city starts to get “funky”. Budapest to Szentgotthard is an easy train or bus journey !
BRT: A brewery on a boat, on the Danube, that has bedrooms, sun deck and a pool! Dunajsky=Amazing !.
BUD: We recommend Booking.com/AirBnB.com and staying near Keleti. It is best to stay West of Keleti, going towards center and river, as East of Keleti, the city starts to get “funky”. Budapest to Szentgotthard is an easy train or bus journey !
Where can i find BUS/train times?
Please refer to START Page
Do i have to book my accommodation along the epw?
YES !! You must forewarn the Accommodations as to when you will arrive.
What exactly is my first day's walk?
Leaving LENTI in Hungary, passing Lendava in Slovenia and spending the night in Croatia
