There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Smiljan by bus, train, car, shuttle, or busferry
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus 976 / ...
- Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus
8h 40m€28–97Train
- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
- Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gospictrain Ic
11h 34m€70–90Drive 544.7 km
- Drive from Budapest to Smiljancar 544.7 km
5h 11m€83–120Shuttle, bus and ferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to NovaljaEurobusways
- Take the busferry from Novalja to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbusferry Line 5
11h 51m€81–116
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Smiljan is to bus which costs €28 - €100 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Smiljan is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Smiljan via Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor and Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Deli and arriving at Gospic via Zagreb Glavni Kol.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between Budapest and Smiljan is 551 km. The road distance is 544.7 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Smiljan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €28 - €100.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Budapest to Smiljan, including transfers.
Budapest to Smiljan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Smiljan train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Deli station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Smiljan is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €28 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 11h 34m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Smiljan, Croatia?
You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Smiljan via Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, and Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Smiljan via Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Gospic in around 11h 34m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Smiljan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.
Budapest to Smiljan train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zagreb Glavni Kol. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Smiljan is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Budapest to Smiljan.
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