What is the cheapest way to get from Balaton to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Balaton to Budapest is to bus which costs 5 500 Ft - 7 000 Ft and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balaton to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Balaton to Budapest is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs 7 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Balaton and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Balaton to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem and arriving at Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar via Eger, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Balaton and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Balaton to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Belapatfalva and arriving at Budapest-Keleti via Eger. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Balaton to Budapest?

The distance between Balaton and Budapest is 171 km. The road distance is 144.4 km.

How do I travel from Balaton to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Balaton to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs 8 000 Ft - 10 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Balaton to Budapest?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Balaton to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balaton to Budapest bus from?

Balaton to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem station.

Where do I catch the Balaton to Budapest train from?

Balaton to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Belapatfalva station.

Train or bus from Balaton to Budapest?

The best way to get from Balaton to Budapest is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs 8 000 Ft - 10 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 5 500 Ft - 7 000 Ft and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Balaton to Budapest bus arrive?

Balaton to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Eger, autóbusz-állomás station.

Where does the Balaton to Budapest train arrive?

Balaton to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Eger station.

Can I drive from Balaton to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Balaton to Budapest is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Balaton to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

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There are 3 ways to get from Balaton to Budapest by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Belapatfalva to Egertrain Re
2. Take the train from Eger to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3h 8m
Ft 8,381–9,977
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem to Eger, autóbusz-állomásbus 3402 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvarbus 1050 / ...
3h 32m
Ft 5,647–6,531
Drive 144.4 km
1. Drive from Balaton to Budapestcar 144.4 km
1h 58m
Ft 7,818–11,292

Balaton to Budapest by bus

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Distance: 171.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Balaton, Heves megye, Hungary and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a vehicle from Balaton to Budapest-Keleti via Belapatfalva and Eger in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar via Eger, autóbusz-állomás in around 3h 32m.

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