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Vienna to Balaton

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Seven ways to Travel from Vienna to Balaton

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Cheapest
By car (398 km)
4 h 7 min
398 km.
from $21
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Rideshare
4 h 7 min
398 km.
from $15.14
Train
7 h 10 min
292 km.
from $91.15
Train, Bus
7 h 56 min
292 km.
from $42.26
Plane, Train, Bus
7 h 26 min
291 km.
from $202.57
Bus
9 h 24 min
292 km.
from $51.54

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Volánbusz

Phone:
+36 1 382 0888
Email:
Website:
volanbusz.hu/hu
Bus from Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar to Eger,
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.61
Bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Balaton,
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.85–$2.72
Bus from Budapest, Kacsóh Pongrác út to Eger,
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.11–$7.61

Airlines

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$652.17

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.30–$65.22

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$50.00–$70.65

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Eger
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$7.61

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Central Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$35.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Balaton?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Balaton is to train and bus which costs $18.48 - $46.74 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Balaton?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Balaton is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Balaton?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arriving at Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem via Népliget M, Budapest, Kacsóh Pongrác út and Eger, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Vienna to Balaton?

The distance between Vienna and Balaton is 437 km. The road distance is 399 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Balaton without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Balaton without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $51.09 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Balaton?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Vienna to Balaton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Balaton bus from?

Vienna to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Balaton?

The best way to get from Vienna to Balaton is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs $51.09 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $42.39 and takes 9h 24m. There are no good options to fly between Vienna to Balaton.

Where does the Vienna to Balaton bus arrive?

Vienna to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Balaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Balaton is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Vienna to Balaton.

Where can I stay near Balaton?

There are 637+ hotels available in Balaton. Prices start at $29.17 per night.
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