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There are 6 ways to get from Zagreb to Balaton by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest-Kelenföldbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Egertrain train Ir
    3. Take the bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Balaton, autóbusz-váróterembus bus
    8h 23m
    Ft 15,185–22,342

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Delitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Egertrain train Ir
    10h 8m
    Ft 34,368–46,972

  3. Drive 484.6 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Balatoncar car 484.6 km
    5h 15m
    Ft 26,339–38,045

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ZAG - BUD
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Egertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Balaton, autóbusz-váróterembus bus
    10h 32m
    Ft 25,513–68,983

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 976 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Kacsóh Pongrác út to Eger, autóbusz-állomásbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Balaton, autóbusz-váróterembus bus
    8h 27m
    Ft 16,222–23,567

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Egertrain train Ir
    3. Take the bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Balaton, autóbusz-váróterembus bus
    12h 6m
    Ft 30,814–43,027

Zagreb to Balaton by bus, subway, and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
TicketFt 15,185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 557.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Balaton, Heves megye, Hungary?

You can take a train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Balaton via Budapest-Deli, Déli pályaudvar, Keleti pályaudvar, Budapest-Keleti, Eger, and Belapatfalva in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Népliget M, Kacsóh Pongrác út, Budapest, Kacsóh Pongrác út, and Eger, autóbusz-állomás in around 8h 27m.

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