The average train between Budapest and Balaton takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Budapest 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 hourly between Budapest and Balaton. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Balaton at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest station and arriving at Balaton station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 28m.
Budapest to Balaton train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Deli station.
Budapest to Balaton train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Siofok station.
The distance between Budapest and Balaton is 122.4 km. The road distance is 114 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Deli to Siofok every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Ft 2,000–2,400 and the journey takes 1h 20m.