There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Pieniny National Park by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosicetrain Ic
- Take the train from Kosice to Poprad-Tatrytrain Re / ...
7h 26m€48–72Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Nowy Targ, Bus Stationbus N986
8h 35m€45–74Drive 306.9 km
- Drive from Budapest to Pieniny National Parkcar 306.9 km
4h 33m€47–67Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to ZakopaneEurobusways
8h 22m€59–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Pieniny National Park is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Pieniny National Park is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Pieniny National Park. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Grywałd Tylka via Nowy Targ D.A.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Pieniny National Park. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Kezmarok via Kosice and Poprad-Tatry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Budapest and Pieniny National Park is 419 km. The road distance is 306.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Pieniny National Park without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Budapest to Pieniny National Park, including transfers.
Budapest to Pieniny National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Pieniny National Park train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Pieniny National Park is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Pieniny National Park, Slovakia?
You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Pieniny National Park via Kosice, Poprad-Tatry, and Kezmarok in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Nowy Targ, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 6h 51m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Kosice to Poprad-Tatry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.zssk.sk/en/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Kosice to Poprad-Tatry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Nowy Targ, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Zakopane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Pieniny National Park bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nowy Targ, Bus Station.
Budapest to Pieniny National Park train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Kosice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Pieniny National Park is 307 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Budapest to Pieniny National Park.
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