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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Podbanské is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Podbanské is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Podbanské?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Podbanské. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Poprad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Podbanské?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Podbanské. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Strba via Kosice. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Budapest to Podbanské?

The distance between Budapest and Podbanské is 411 km. The road distance is 256.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Podbanské without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €40 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Budapest to Podbanské, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Podbanské bus from?

Budapest to Podbanské bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Podbanské train from?

Budapest to Podbanské train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Podbanské?

The best way to get from Budapest to Podbanské is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 6h 48m.

Where does the Budapest to Podbanské bus arrive?

Budapest to Podbanské bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poprad station.

Where does the Budapest to Podbanské train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Podbanské?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Podbanské is 257 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Budapest to Podbanské.

Where can I stay near Podbanské?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Podbanské.

Budapest to Podbanské - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Podbanské by train, bus, car, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosicetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Kosice to Strbatrain 642 / ...
6h 10m
€43–57
Drive 256.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Budapest to Podbanskécar 256.6 km
4h 11m
€39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Popradbus 1365 / ...
6h 48m
€53–82
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Liptovský Mikulášshuttle Eurobusways
6h 12m
€76–113

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Distance: 410.7 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Podbanské, Zilina, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Podbanské via Kosice and Strba in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Poprad 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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