Prague to Budapest combines capitals, all via a relaxing river cruise. You’ll get to explore Prague's bridges and castle, cruising the Danube through Austria, visiting Vienna's palaces, discovering Bratislava's charm, and enjoying Budapest's thermal baths. It doesn't get any better than sailing comfortably between two of Central Europe's most beautiful cities.
10 best River cruises from Prague to Budapest
Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026
4.2 (6 traveler reviews)- Duration
- 10 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 8+
- Ships
- Avalon ExpressionAvalon IlluminationAvalon ImpressionAvalon PassionAvalon Visionary+4 ships
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- From
- US$4,388per person+$231 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double RoomPrague & Danube Explorer
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Ships
- Emerald DawnEmerald StarEmerald Sky+2 ships
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
- From
- US$8,745per person
Price based on Private Double RoomIlluminations on the Danube with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026
- Duration
- 12 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 8+
- Ships
- Avalon ExpressionAvalon IlluminationAvalon ImpressionAvalon Visionary+3 ships
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
- From
- US$5,788per person+$297 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double RoomClassic Prague & Danube Delights (8 destinations)
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Ships
- Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky+4 ships
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
47% Off- From $8,560
- US$4,565per person
Price based on Private Double RoomDanube in Depth with Prague 2026|2027 - 13 Days (from Prague to Budapest)
- Duration
- 13 days
- Destinations
- Prague, Terezin, Cesky Krumlov, Budapest
- Age Range
- Ages 18+
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal Scenic Jade Scenic Opal +2 ships
- Regions
- DanubeBohemia
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
28% Off- From $6,352
- US$4,592per person
Price based on Private Double RoomGems of the Danube with Prague 2027
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 18+
- Ship
- Scenic Jasper
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
16% Off- From $5,831
- US$4,916per person
Price based on Private Double RoomPrague Adventure and Classical Danube Cruise (Prague - Budapest)
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 8+
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English, German
- Operator
- Lueftner Cruises
16% Off- From
- US$4,462per person
Price based on Private Double RoomThe Legendary Danube with 2 Nights in Prague 2026
4.5 (3 traveler reviews)- Duration
- 10 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 8+
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
16% Off- From
- US$4,788per person+$231 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double RoomA Culinary Experience on Danube Dreams with 2 Nights in Prague (Eastbound) 2026
4.2 (6 traveler reviews)- Duration
- 10 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 8+
- Ship
- Avalon Passion
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Avalon Waterways
16% Off- From
- US$4,788per person+$231 upfront costs
Price based on Private Double RoomClassic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube 2026
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Ship
- Emerald Sky
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
16% Off- From
- US$11,245per person
Price based on Private Double RoomPrague to Budapest & Christmas Time on the Danube
- Duration
- 9 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Ship
- Emerald Destiny
- Regions
- DanubeVienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
43% Off- From $6,830
- US$3,885per person
Price based on Private Double RoomPrague & Christmas Time on the Danube 2025|2026|2027
- Duration
- 7 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Ship
- Emerald Destiny
- Regions
- DanubeVienna Budapest Prague+1 more
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
46% Off- From $6,390
- US$3,445per person
Price based on Private Double RoomDanube Christmas Markets with Prague 2026|2027 - 11 Days (from Prague to Budapest)
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 18+
- Ships
- Scenic Crystal Scenic Jade Scenic Opal Scenic Pearl+3 ships
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
17% Off- From $5,233
- US$4,318per person
Price based on Private Double RoomPrague & Danube Explorer
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicGermanyAustriaSlovakiaHungary
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Ships
- Emerald DawnEmerald StarEmerald Sky+2 ships
- River
- Danube
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
17% Off- From
- US$8,745per person
Price based on Private Double RoomClassic Prague & Danube Delights (11 destinations)
- Duration
- 11 days
- Destinations
- Czech RepublicHungaryGermanyAustriaSlovakia
- Age Range
- Ages 12+
- Ships
- Emerald DestinyEmerald DawnEmerald SunEmerald StarEmerald Sky+4 ships
- River
- Rhine
- Operated in
- English
- Operator
- Emerald Cruises
17% Off- From
- US$8,560per person
Price based on Private Double Room





























