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1 h 45 min
155 km.
from $8
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Schedule

Budapest, Hungary → Balaton, Hungary

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Budapest to Balaton

Cheapest
1 h 45 min
Car
155 km.
from $8
Other
3 h 51 min
Train, Bus
114 km.
from $14.85
4 h 25 min
114 km.
from $12.09

Transport providers

Train operators

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:
$7.64–$8.92

Bus operators

Volánbusz

Phone:
+36 1 382 0888
Email:
Website:
volanbusz.hu/hu
Bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Balaton,
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.17–$3.18
Bus from Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar to Eger,
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$8.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Balaton is to bus and line 3402 bus which costs $7.07 - $10.33 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Balaton is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Balaton?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Balaton. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar and arriving at Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem via Eger, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Budapest to Balaton?

The distance between Budapest and Balaton is 176 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Balaton without a car is to train and line 3402 bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $8.70 - $11.96 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Budapest to Balaton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Balaton bus from?

Budapest to Balaton bus services, operated by Volánbusz, depart from Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Balaton?

The best way to get from Budapest to Balaton is to bus and line 3402 bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $7.07 - $10.33 . There are no good options to train or bus between Budapest to Balaton.

Where does the Budapest to Balaton bus arrive?

Budapest to Balaton bus services, operated by Volánbusz, arrive at Eger, autóbusz-állomás station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Balaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Balaton is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Budapest 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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