The average bus between Balaton and Budapest takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balaton to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Balaton and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Balaton is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Budapest at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Balaton to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Balaton station and arriving at Budapest station via Eger, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Balaton to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem station.
Balaton to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar station.
The distance between Balaton and Budapest is 115.5 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar via Eger, autóbusz-állomás in around 3h 32m.