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 11m and costs 14 000 Ft - 50 000 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, Csap utca via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Siófok, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.

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 34m.

How far is it from Basel to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Basel and Balaton Sound is 1033 km. The road distance is 976.4 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 34m and costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 34m and costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 34 000 Ft - 48 000 Ft and takes 19h 17m.

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 12m to drive from Basel to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 2059+ 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
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
7h 11m
Ft 14,904–49,597
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
15h 34m
Ft 52,812–99,114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Zagreb Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamarditrain Ic
18h 51m
Ft 19,169–27,807
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Zagreb Glavni Kol.nighttrain En
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamarditrain Ic
21h 44m
Ft 108,212–201,714
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ZRH - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
8h 21m
Ft 45,132–92,884
Fly Basel to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane BSL - ZAG
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamarditrain
10h 29m
Ft 21,584–100,227
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane ZRH - ZAG
3. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamarditrain
11h 24m
Ft 46,812–116,514
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
9h 35m
Ft 33,384–109,027
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N191
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Siófokbus N403 / ...
19h 17m
Ft 34,146–47,131
Drive 976.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Balaton Soundcar 976.4 km
11h 12m
Ft 63,322–91,465
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Balaton Soundcar
11h 7m
Ft 86,971–116,181

Basel to Balaton Sound by train and foot

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15h 34mAverage Duration

Ft 52,812Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,032.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Balaton Sound via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Siófok, autóbusz-állomás, and Zamárdi, Csap utca in around 19h 17m.

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