There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Zalakaros by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalakaros, autóbusz-állomásbus 1183
2h 24mFt 5,000–6,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zalakomartrain Ic / ...
3h 59mFt 3,898–4,461Drive 197.9 km
- Drive from Budapest to Zalakaroscar 197.9 km
1h 51mFt 10,931–15,789Bus via Nagykanizsa, autóbusz-állomás
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Nagykanizsabus N986 / ...
4h 13mFt 7,567–11,981Train, line 1735 bus
- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Keszthelytrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Keszthely, autóbusz-állomás to Zalakaros, Fő utcabus 1735 / ...
4h 21mFt 4,416–5,084
Budapest to Zalakaros by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zalakaros is to train which costs 3 900 Ft - 4 500 Ft and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Zalakaros is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs 10 000 Ft - 16 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Újbuda-központ and arriving at Zalakaros, autóbusz-állomás. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zalakaros. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Deli and arriving at Zalakomar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Budapest and Zalakaros is 197 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Zalakaros without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs 5 000 Ft - 6 500 Ft.
The bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalakaros, autóbusz-állomás takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Budapest to Zalakaros bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Budapest, Újbuda-központ station.
Budapest to Zalakaros train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Deli station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Zalakaros is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs 5 000 Ft - 6 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3 900 Ft - 4 500 Ft and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Zalakaros, Hungary?
MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalakaros, autóbusz-állomás twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 5,000–6,500 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Deli to Zalakomar hourly. Tickets cost Ft 3,400–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Deli to Zalakomar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,400–4,000
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Budapest-Deli to Keszthely
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,300–3,800
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Zalakaros, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,000–6,500
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Bus from Keszthely, autóbusz-állomás to Zalakaros, Fő utca
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Nagykanizsa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,500–12,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Zalakaros bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Zalakaros, autóbusz-állomás station.
Budapest to Zalakaros train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zalakomar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Zalakaros is 198 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Budapest to Zalakaros.
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