There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Zala megye by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomásbus 1188 / ...
2h 59mFt 6,000–7,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zalaegerszegtrain Ic
3h 8mFt 4,000–4,600Drive 226.8 km
- Drive from Budapest to Zalaegerszegcar 226.8 km
2h 20mFt 13,192–19,056Train via Celldömölk
- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Bobatrain Ic
- Take the train from Boba to Zalaegerszegtrain Re
4h 12mFt 4,108–5,047
Budapest to Zala megye by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zala megye is to train which costs 4 000 Ft - 4 600 Ft and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Zala megye is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs 13 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Újbuda-központ and arriving at Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomás. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Deli and arriving at Zalaegerszeg. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Budapest and Zala megye is 227 km. The road distance is 226.8 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Zala megye without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs 6 000 Ft - 7 500 Ft.
The bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomás takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Budapest to Zala megye bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Budapest, Újbuda-központ station.
Budapest to Zala megye train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Deli station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Zala megye is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs 6 000 Ft - 7 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 4 000 Ft - 4 600 Ft and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Zala megye, Hungary?
MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomás every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 6,000–7,500 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Deli to Zalaegerszeg 4 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 4,000–4,600 and the journey takes 3h 8m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Zalaegerszeg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,000–4,600
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Boba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,100–3,600
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +36 99/577-212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Gysev
Train from Boba to Zalaegerszeg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,000–1,500
- Website
- Gysev
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,000–7,500
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
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Booking & Getting There
Budapest to Zala megye bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomás station.
Budapest to Zala megye train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zalaegerszeg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Zala megye is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Budapest to Zala megye.
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