The average train between Bratislava and Balaton takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava to Balaton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bratislava and Balaton. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Balaton at 10:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Hegyeshalom and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bratislava to Balaton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bratislava to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Balaton station via Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Bratislava to Balaton train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Hegyeshalom station.
Bratislava to Balaton train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Siofok station.
The distance between Bratislava and Balaton is 154 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava-Petrzalka to Siofok via Hegyeshalom and Budapest-Kelenfoeld in around 4h.