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10 h 28 min
819 km.
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Bucharest, Romania → Balaton, Hungary

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bucharest to Balaton

Composite routes from Bucharest to Balaton

Cheapest
10 h 28 min
Car
819 km.
from $45
Other
6 h 58 min
Plane, Train
602 km.
from $687.83
19 h 55 min
602 km.
from $109.48
12 h 48 min
602 km.
from $5.43
20 h 17 min
600 km.
from $111.57
9 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
602 km.
from $214.49

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Debrecen
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

Volánbusz

Phone:
+36 1 382 0888
Email:
info@volanbusz.hu
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 Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Eger,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.61

Maxibus Travel

Phone:
+40 745 766 766
Email:
dispecerat@maxibustravel.ro
Website:
maxibustravel.ro/
Bus from Bucharest to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Twice a week

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:
$6.52–$7.61
Train from Loekoeshaza to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.07
Train from Szolnok to Hatvan
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.26–$3.80
Train from Hatvan to Eger
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.59–$4.24
Train from Szolnok to Fuezesabony
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$16.30

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Loekoeshaza to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$14.13
Train from Bucuresti Nord to Szolnok
Ave. Duration:
13h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09

Airlines

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$173.91

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$369.57

Tarom

Website:
tarom.ro/
Plane from Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$380.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Balaton is to train which costs $70.65 - $81.52 and takes 20h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Balaton is to fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs $293.48 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Balaton?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Balaton. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Balaton, autóbusz-váróterem via Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás and Eger, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Balaton?

The distance between Bucharest and Balaton is 828 km. The road distance is 970.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balaton without a car is to bus via Budapest which takes 12h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Bucharest to Balaton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Balaton bus from?

Bucharest to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Balaton?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balaton is to bus via Budapest which takes 12h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70.65 - $81.52 and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Bucharest to Balaton bus arrive?

Bucharest to Balaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Debrecen bus station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Balaton?

Balaton is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 01:58 in Bucharest and 00:58 in Balaton.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Balaton?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Balaton is 970 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Bucharest 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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