There are 3 ways to get from Budapest to Žalec by train, bus, or car
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Budapest to Žalec by train, foot, and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Žalec is to train which costs €21 - €26 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Žalec is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Žalec. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Žalec via Maribor AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Žalec. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Deli and arriving at Celje via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Budapest and Žalec is 441 km. The road distance is 371 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Žalec without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €21 - €26.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Budapest to Žalec, including transfers.
Budapest to Žalec bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Žalec train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Deli station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Žalec is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €21 - €26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Žalec, Slovenia?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Deli to Celje twice daily. Tickets cost €20–24 and the journey takes 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Žalec via Maribor bus station and Maribor AP in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Celje
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Maribor bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +386 1 431 77 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nomago
Bus from Maribor AP to Žalec
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Nomago
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Budapest to Žalec bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maribor bus station.
Budapest to Žalec train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Celje station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Žalec is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Budapest to Žalec.
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