There are 3 ways to get from Balatonszemes to Tihany by bus, train, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Siófok, autóbusz-állomás to Balatonfüred, autóbusz-állomásbus 1740
3h 46mFt 3,131–3,631Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Balatonszemes to Szántódrévcar
- Take the carferry from Szántódrév to Tihanyrévcarferry
27 minFt 1,947–2,382Train
- Take the train from Fonyod to Tapolcatrain 8802 / ...
- Take the train from Tapolca to Balatonfueredtrain Ic / ...
5h 33mFt 2,910–3,618
Balatonszemes to Tihany by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Balatonszemes to Tihany is to drive and car ferry which costs 1 900 Ft - 2 400 Ft and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Balatonszemes to Tihany is to drive and car ferry which takes 27 min and costs 1 900 Ft - 2 400 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Balatonszemes to Tihany. However, there are services departing from Siófok, autóbusz-állomás and arriving at Tihany, Újságíró üdülő via Balatonfüred, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Balatonszemes to Tihany. However, there are services departing from Balatonszemes and arriving at Balatonfuered via Fonyod and Tapolca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Balatonszemes and Tihany is 103 km.
The best way to get from Balatonszemes to Tihany without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs 3 100 Ft - 3 700 Ft.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Balatonszemes to Tihany, including transfers.
Balatonszemes to Tihany bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Siófok, autóbusz-állomás station.
Balatonszemes to Tihany train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Fonyod station.
The best way to get from Balatonszemes to Tihany is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs 3 100 Ft - 3 700 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 2 900 Ft - 3 700 Ft and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Balatonszemes, Hungary and Tihany, Hungary?
MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Siófok, autóbusz-állomás to Balatonfüred, autóbusz-állomás twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 1,900–2,300 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balatonszemes to Tihany, Újságíró üdülő via Fonyod, Tapolca, Balatonfuered, and Balatonfüred, autóbusz-állomás in around 5h 33m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Fonyod to Tapolca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,000–1,300
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Tapolca to Balatonfuered
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 950–1,200
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Siófok, autóbusz-állomás to Balatonfüred, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,900–2,300
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
- Phone
- +36 84 310 050
- [email protected]
- Website
- Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
Car ferry from Szántódrév to Tihanyrév
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,000
- Website
- Balatoni Hajózási Zrt.
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Booking & Getting There
Balatonszemes to Tihany bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Balatonfüred, autóbusz-állomás station.
Balatonszemes to Tihany train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Tapolca station.
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