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Nine ways to Travel from Prague to Balaton

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By car (682 km)
6 h 38 min
682 km.
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Rideshare
6 h 38 min
682 km.
from $8.90
Train, Bus
11 h 38 min
482 km.
from $153.78
Bus
13 h 39 min
482 km.
from $77.35
Bus, Plane (Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport)
8 h 53 min
481 km.
from $122.28
Train via Vrútky
11 h 44 min
482 km.
from $71.13
Train
15 h 31 min
482 km.
from $176.04
Bus, Plane (Fly to Košice International Airport)
10 h 40 min
481 km.
from $157.66

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$31.52–$347.83
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$29.35–$195.65

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$391.30
Plane from Prague Václav Havel Airport to Košice
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$347.83

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.48–$65.22

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Praha ÚAN Florenc to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$52.17–$108.70

Volánbusz

Phone:
+36 1 382 0888
Email:
Website:
volanbusz.hu/hu
Bus from Budapest, Kacsóh Pongrác út to Eger,
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.22–$7.61
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

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$97.83

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
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Fuezesabony
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.48–$21.74

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
5h 29m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$58.70
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest-Kelenföld
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$48.91

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)

Phone:
+421 24 48 58 188
Email:
Website:
zssk.sk/en/
Train from Vrutky to Zvolen
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.78–$5.98
Train from Zvolen Osobna Stanica to Jesenske
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.02–$5.98
Train from Kosice to Mezoekoevesd
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$8.70

LEO Express

Phone:
+420 220 311 700
Email:
Website:
leoexpress.com/de
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$59.78

Ukrainian Railways (UZ)

Phone:
+38 (044) 309-70-01
Email:
Website:
uz.gov.ua/en/
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Vrutky
Ave. Duration:
5h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$54.35

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Balaton is to bus which costs $40.22 - $76.09 and takes 13h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Balaton is to drive which takes 6h 44m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Balaton?

No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem via Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar and Eger, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Prague to Balaton?

The distance between Prague and Balaton is 768 km. The road distance is 683.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Balaton without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 38m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 38m to get from Prague to Balaton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Balaton bus from?

Prague to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Train or bus from Prague to Balaton?

The best way to get from Prague to Balaton is to bus which takes 13h 39m and costs $40.22 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can train via Vrútky, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Prague to Balaton bus arrive?

Prague to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest-Kelenföld station.

Can I drive from Prague to Balaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Balaton is 683 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Prague 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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