In Hungary, you can travel on any train you like, but should you dare to want to do something as daft as cycle, then the options of train times are somewhat limited - namely, 1 train a day to Bratislava. I can only assume that this is done out of the goodness of their hearts, and copious MAV research, that has shown people want a full day cycling down the Danube path, but for those wanting to have a day to explore Bratislava, it also works quite well.
Empty train, costing less than 40 GBP for 2 people for a 2 1/2 hour train trip, including the 5 GBP per bike - how far in advance would you need to book that on trainline to get that price? And the best bit about it, it comes complete with a Sancho Panza)a look alike train conductor, complete with breast pocket bientot of 9 silver topped pens - a magnificent site to accompany us on our way!
With the bikes hanging from their transport racks, looking a little like stags in a highland chillies hut, we are now wending our way through the Hungarian countryside towards Slovakia and the delights of the old town of Bratislava - hopefully there are no stag dos in town. The train follows the route of the river, but very thoughtfully from the opposite bank to the one we will cycle along taking in the sites of Vac and Visegrad, as well as Esztergom, Komaron and Gyor - all of which we will pass through coming back this weekend.
Currently Visegrad castle is wreathed in mist and low cloud but the forecast for Monday is sunshine and a better photo opportunity than one that has been afforded so far.
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