There are 3 ways to get from Budapest to Podolínec by 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Popradbus 1365 / ...
6h 30m€32–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosicetrain Ic
- Take the train from Kosice to Poprad-Tatrytrain Re / ...
7h 18m€18–26Drive 288.1 km
- Drive from Budapest to Podolíneccar 288.1 km
4h 9m€45–65
Budapest to Podolínec by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Podolínec is to train which costs €17 - €27 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Podolínec is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Podolínec. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Poprad via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Podolínec. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Podolinec via Kosice and Poprad-Tatry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Budapest and Podolínec is 410 km. The road distance is 288.1 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Podolínec without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Budapest to Podolínec, including transfers.
Budapest to Podolínec bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Podolínec train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Podolínec is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €17 - €27 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Podolínec, Slovakia?
FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Poprad twice daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Podolinec via Kosice and Poprad-Tatry in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Kosice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Poprad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Budapest to Podolínec bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poprad station.
Budapest to Podolínec train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Kosice station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Podolínec is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Budapest to Podolínec.
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