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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Balaton Sound is to fly and train which costs 16 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Balaton Sound is to fly and train which takes 7h 24m and costs 50 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Zamárdi, Kecskeméti utca via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Zamardi via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 48m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Bucharest and Balaton Sound is 941 km. The road distance is 871.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balaton Sound without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Bucharest to Balaton Sound, including transfers.

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

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

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

Bucharest to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Balaton Sound?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balaton Sound is to train which takes 17h 48m and costs 31 000 Ft - 36 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 58m.

Where does the Bucharest to Balaton Sound bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bucharest to Balaton Sound train arrive?

Bucharest to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Balaton Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Balaton Sound is 871 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Bucharest to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 1797+ hotels available in Balaton Sound.

Bucharest to Balaton Sound - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Balaton Sound by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to ZamardiIc / ...
10h 43m
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)BBU - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
7h 28m
Ft 16,145–65,495
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIc / ...
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to ZamardiIc / ...
17h 48m
Ft 31,015–35,811
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KelenfoeldNight Train
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to ZamardiIc / ...
17h 58m
Ft 27,790–29,879
Drive 871.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Balaton Sound871.4 km
10h 11m
Ft 50,058–72,306
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Zamárdi, Kecskeméti utca1174
21h 58m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)OTP - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
7h 24m
Ft 51,499–102,387
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)OTP - OMR
2. Take the train from Biharkeresztes to Puespoekladany
3. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Koebanya-Kispest
4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
9h 8m
Ft 55,249–91,487
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)OTP - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
9h 30m
Ft 47,979–124,817

Bucharest to Balaton Sound by train and foot

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17h 48mAverage Duration

Ft 31,015Cheapest Price

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Distance: 941.1 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a train from Bucharest to Balaton Sound via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 17h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balaton Sound via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar and Zamárdi, Kecskeméti utca in around 21h 58m.

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