What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Balaton Sound?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Balaton Sound is to bus and train which costs 19 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft and takes 18h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Balaton Sound?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Balaton Sound is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs 15 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zamardi via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Basel and Balaton Sound is 1032 km. The road distance is 975.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Balaton Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Balaton Sound without a car is to train which takes 15h 6m and costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Balaton Sound?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Basel to Balaton Sound, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Balaton Sound bus from?

Basel to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Balaton Sound train from?

Basel to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Balaton Sound?

The best way to get from Basel to Balaton Sound is to train which takes 15h 6m and costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Balaton Sound bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Balaton Sound train arrive?

Basel to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Balaton Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Balaton Sound is 976 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Basel to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 1806+ hotels available in Balaton Sound.

Basel to Balaton Sound - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Balaton Sound by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Basel to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)BSL - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
7h 3m
Ft 15,796–71,460
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to ZamardiIc / ...
15h 6m
Ft 53,868–100,083
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Zagreb Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to ZamardiIc
18h 51m
Ft 19,250–27,922
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Zagreb Glavni Kol.En
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to ZamardiIc
20h 52m
Ft 73,268–107,683
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)ZRH - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
8h 13m
Ft 47,188–93,853
Fly Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)BSL - ZAG
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamardi
10h 27m
Ft 26,476–100,090
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
9h 4m
Ft 35,276–108,890
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)ZRH - ZAG
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamardi
11h 33m
Ft 47,868–107,483
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN191
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely1174 / ...
19h 50m
Drive 975.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Balaton Sound975.8 km
11h 9m
Ft 64,734–93,505
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Balaton Sound
11h 4m
Ft 87,459–117,885

Basel to Balaton Sound by train and foot

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15h 6mAverage Duration

Ft 53,868Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,031.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Balaton Sound via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 15h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Balaton Sound via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar and Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely in around 19h 50m.

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