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  • About £116/day across 10 days
  • 1,241 all-in with a typical £86 flight from London124/day)
  • We only rate a price against this trip's own history once we've tracked it for 21 days — no guessing before that.
  • About average per day vs 4 similar trips (~£116/day)
  • 5.0 from 1 traveller reviews

Price movement, fill and the all-in cost come from our own daily tracking— not the operator’s feed. You book on TourRadar; the live price always applies there.

Length10 days
RouteVienna → Venice
Group sizeMax 10
Ages18–35s
Nights9 nights
Runs11 months/yr
BookingInstant confirm

About this trip

A 10-day overland trip for young travellers, moving from Vienna to Venice by train and bus through Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy.

The focus is on covering ground with a group of similar-aged travellers, mixing city sightseeing with nightlife along the way.

It suits people who want a fully guided, easy-paced way into European travel without sorting out their own transport or logistics.

What you'll do

  • Start the journey in Vienna
  • Travel overland by rail and bus through five countries
  • Pass through Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia en route
  • Finish the trip in Venice
  • Share the route with a group of young travellers throughout
Good to know
  • You change location frequently over the 10 days, so expect a moving pace rather than a settled base
  • Accommodation is in shared rooms
  • Guided throughout, so transport and logistics between countries are handled for you

Day by day

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

ViennaBudapestZagrebLjubljanaVenice
Route map for Young, Wild & On the Move; From Vienna to Venice by Rail & Bus
  1. Arrival in Vienna — Vienna

    Arrive in Vienna and head to your pre-booked central hostel. Explore the city at your own pace, taking in Stephansplatz and the Gothic Rathaus. Meet your tour leader and group at a local brewery in the evening.

  2. Free day to wander Vienna independently. Consider the Vienna State Opera, Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Belvedere Gardens, Museum Quarter, or Maria-Theresien-Platz. Countless cafés and museums to discover.

  3. Travel by train or bus to Budapest. Do an orientation walk with your tour leader, then explore freely. Walk the Danube promenade, visit ruin pubs, or grab traditional Hungarian dinner. Overnight in Budapest.

  4. Head with the group to Széchenyi Thermal Baths, then explore Budapest independently. Fisherman's Bastion offers panoramic Danube views; Margaret Island provides a quieter escape. Don't miss the Hungarian Parliament building.

  5. Budapest – Zagreb (Croatia) — Zagreb

    Train or bus from Budapest to Zagreb through Central Europe. Check into your hostel, rest, then join an orientation walk of the city centre. Spend the evening strolling the old town or relaxing in a local café.

  6. Zagreb – Ljubljana (Slovenia) — Ljubljana

    Travel by train or bus from Zagreb into Slovenia, arriving in Ljubljana. Take a short orientation walk with your tour leader, then explore the picturesque canals and colourful old town at your own pace.

  7. Free day in Ljubljana to relax at your own pace or join an optional day trip to Lake Bled. Stroll the Ljubljanica River, wander the old town's coloured buildings, browse markets, or sit at riverside cafés.

  8. Ljubljana – Venice (Italy) — Venice

    Train or bus from Ljubljana to Venice, crossing into Italy. Arrive in this maze of canals, bridges and hidden corners filled with cafés, bars, restaurants, and the famous gondola rides waiting to be explored.

  9. Experience Venice with a traditional gondola ride through the canals. Wander the narrow streets and picturesque bridges, discovering quiet squares, boutique shops and charming cafés. Visit the Rialto Bridge and get lost in the city.

  10. Final free day in Venice to relax before heading home or onwards. Your tour companion is available in the morning for travel advice. End your 10-day journey through Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia and Italy.

What's included

  • Guide: Yong, Passionate and Knowledgeable Tour Leader throughout the trip
  • Transport: Train or Bus Tickets from Vienna to Budapest Train or Bus Tickets from Budapest to Zagreb Train or Bus Tickets from Zagreb to Ljubljana Train or Bus Tickets from Ljubljana to Venice
What's extra
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, Dinners, Drinks & Snacks
  • Insurance: * All participants are responsible for having their own health/travel insurance

How travellers rate it

5.0from 1 real reviews
Operator4.9
Price history — our own daily tracking
Tracked 5 days · 104 checks
Today
£1,155
Typical
builds at 21 days (now 5)
Lowest
£1,150
on 25 Jul
Highest
£1,155
£1,117£1,153£1,18924 Jultoday
Spots left · 7 Aug departure

Cheapest live departure per day, in £, recorded by our tracker since 24 Jul. Never a brochure “was” price.

Your free day in Vienna

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How it compares

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Sorted by fit — never by who paid. Price moves and availability come from our own daily tracking.

Getting there

Vienna· one-way, arrive 20 Aug 26

One-way so you can book your return whenever. Prices & booking shown on Trip.com.

Hotels in Vienna

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Common questions

How long is Young, Wild & On the Move; From Vienna to Venice by Rail & Bus?

It's a 10-day trip. It starts in Vienna and finishes in Venice.

How much does Young, Wild & On the Move; From Vienna to Venice by Rail & Bus cost?

The land price starts from £1,155 per person for the 10-day trip. You book on TourRadar, where the live price always applies.

What will Young, Wild & On the Move; From Vienna to Venice by Rail & Bus really cost me all-in?

On top of the £1,155 land price, budget roughly £86 for a return flight from the UK — about £1,241 all-in before spending money. Most day-to-day meals out and optional activities are extra.

What's included in the price?

The price covers transport during the trip, a group leader/guide. Anything the operator lists as optional or not included — see the full breakdown on this page.

What's not included?

travel insurance (required) is not included, so factor it into your budget. We show typical flight costs and can point you to insurance on this page.

How big is the group?

Groups are capped at around 10 travellers — a small-group trip, mostly solo 18–35s travelling to meet people, not a coach tour.

When does Young, Wild & On the Move; From Vienna to Venice by Rail & Bus run?

It runs across roughly 11 months of the year, so there's usually a departure to fit your dates. Check live availability and prices in the dates section above.

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