There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Bălan by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Izvoru Oltuluitrain Ic
12h 48m$42–49Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bălanbus
16h 14m$81Drive 626.8 km
- Drive from Budapest to Bălancar 626.8 km
9h 12m$119–172Fly to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)plane BUD - GHV
- Take the bus from Aeroportul Brașov to Terminal Garăbus
- Take the train from Brasov to Izvoru Oltuluitrain
8h 22m$44–227Fly to Tirgu Mures, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane BUD - TGM
- Take the train from Târgu Mureş to Izvoru Mureşului Hm.train
9h 14m$64–245Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
- Take the train from Bucharest to Izvoru Oltuluitrain
10h 44m$94–243Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train
- Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
- Take the train from Bucharest to Izvoru Oltuluitrain
10h 35m$61–202
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bălan is to train which costs $40 - $50 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bălan is to fly and bus and train which takes 8h 22m and costs $40 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Bălan. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at Bălan via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bălan. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Izvoru Oltului via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
The distance between Budapest and Bălan is 686 km. The road distance is 626.8 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Bălan without a car is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 12h 48m to get from Budapest to Bălan, including transfers.
Budapest to Bălan bus services, operated by Corundtrans Csavargo SRL, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Bălan train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Bălan is to train which takes 12h 48m and costs $40 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $82 and takes 16h 14m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Bălan, Harghita, Romania?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Izvoru Oltului twice daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Alternatively, Corundtrans Csavargo SRL operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bălan once daily. Tickets cost $80 and the journey takes 15h.
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Tirgu Mures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–140
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $23–130
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $23–200
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–300
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Izvoru Oltului
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Brasov to Izvoru Oltului
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Târgu Mureş to Izvoru Mureşului Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucharest to Izvoru Oltului
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–28
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucharest to Izvoru Oltului
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–28
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +4-0266-217377
- [email protected]
- Website
- csavargo.ro
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bălan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80
- Schedules at
- csavargo.ro
- Phone
- +40 (268) 334678
- [email protected]
- Website
- RAT Brasov
Bus from Aeroportul Brașov to Terminal Gară
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- RAT Brasov
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Booking & Getting There
Budapest to Bălan bus services, operated by Corundtrans Csavargo SRL, arrive at Bălan station.
Bălan is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 11:28 AM in Budapest and 12:28 PM in Bălan.
Budapest to Bălan train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Izvoru Oltului station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bălan is 627 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Budapest to Bălan.
There are 190+ hotels available in Bălan.