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There are 5 ways to get from Athens to Balaton Sound by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ATH - BUD
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain train
    5h 9m
    Ft 28,095–61,740

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain train Ic / ...
    23h 34m
    Ft 40,627–75,149

  3. Drive 1,422.2 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Balaton Soundcar car 1,422.2 km
    16h 11m
    Ft 94,572–136,604

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain train Ic / ...
    25h 22m
    Ft 31,775–78,299

  5. Bus, train via Athens

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain train Ic / ...
    26h 48m
    Ft 34,482–34,882

Athens to Balaton Sound by train, bus, foot, and tram

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration23h 34mAverage Duration
TicketFt 40,627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,299 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Balaton Sound. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), walk to Liszt Ferenc Airport 2, take the bus to Kálvin tér M, walk to Kálvin tér, take the subway to Kelenföld vasútállomás, walk to Budapest-Kelenfoeld, take the train to Zamardi, then walk to Balaton Sound. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athens to Balaton Sound via Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Budapest Hotel Platanus, Népliget M, Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 23h 34m.

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