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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Balchik is to train and bus which costs $60 - $80 and takes 22h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Balchik is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $150 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Balchik?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Balchik. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Balchik kv. Levski via Buchurest, Shumen Bus Station and Varna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 17m.

How far is it from Budapest to Balchik?

The distance between Budapest and Balchik is 878 km. The road distance is 1102 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Balchik without a car is to bus via Bucharest which takes 16h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Budapest to Balchik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Balchik bus from?

Budapest to Balchik bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Balchik?

The best way to get from Budapest to Balchik is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus via Bucharest, which costs and takes 16h 17m.

Where does the Budapest to Balchik bus arrive?

Budapest to Balchik bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Balchik?

Balchik is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 1:51 PM in Budapest and 2:51 PM in Balchik.

Can I drive from Budapest to Balchik?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Balchik is 1102 km. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Budapest to Balchik.

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 727+ hotels available in Balchik.

Budapest to Balchik - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Balchik by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BUD - VAR
7h 15m
$157–332
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Ploiesti Vesttrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Mangaliatrain
3. Take the bus from Mangalia to Kavarnabus
22h 9m
$64–80
Bus via Bucharest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Shumenbus
3. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
16h 17m
Drive 1,102 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Balchikcar 1,102 km
12h 32m
$193–278
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane VIE - VAR
7h 50m
$195–494
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
23h 46m
$72–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
24h 19m
$86–118

Budapest to Balchik by train and bus

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22h 9mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 878 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Balchik, Bulgaria?

Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Balchik kv. Levski via Bucharest, Buchurest, Shumen Bus Station, and Varna in around 16h 17m.

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