The average bus between Budapest and Zalavár takes 3h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Budapest to Zalavár. 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 4 times a day between Budapest and Zalavár. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Zalavár at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Zalavár. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zalavár station via Hévíz, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Budapest to Zalavár bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Budapest, Újbuda-központ station.
Budapest to Zalavár bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Hévíz, autóbusz-állomás station.
The distance between Budapest and Zalavár is 169.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Hévíz, autóbusz-állomás 5 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 5,000–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 14m.