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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Balatonlelle is to fly and train which costs 16 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Balatonlelle is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs 50 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Balatonlelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Balatonlelle. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Balatonlelle, vasúti megállóhely via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Balatonlelle?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Balatonlelle. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Balatonlelle via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Balatonlelle?

The distance between Bucharest and Balatonlelle is 961 km. The road distance is 895.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balatonlelle without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Bucharest to Balatonlelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Balatonlelle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Balatonlelle train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Balatonlelle?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Balatonlelle is to train which takes 17h 49m and costs 31 000 Ft - 37 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 21h 23m.

Where does the Bucharest to Balatonlelle bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Balatonlelle?

Balatonlelle is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 6:02 AM in Bucharest and 5:02 AM in Balatonlelle.

Where does the Bucharest to Balatonlelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Balatonlelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Balatonlelle is 896 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Bucharest to Balatonlelle.

Where can I stay near Balatonlelle?

There are 1904+ hotels available in Balatonlelle.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Balatonlelle 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 BalatonlelleIc / ...
10h 44m
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 Balatonlelle
7h 29m
Ft 16,446–65,896
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 BalatonlelleIc / ...
17h 49m
Ft 31,339–36,237
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KelenfoeldNight Train
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to BalatonlelleIc / ...
18h
Ft 28,124–30,315
Drive 895.8 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Balatonlelle895.8 km
10h 25m
Ft 51,522–74,420
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Balatonlelle, vasúti megállóhely1177
21h 23m
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 Balatonlelle
7h 25m
Ft 51,828–102,826
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 Balatonlelle
9h 10m
Ft 55,578–91,926
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 Balatonlelle
9h 32m
Ft 48,308–125,256

Bucharest to Balatonlelle by train

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17h 49mAverage Duration

Ft 31,339Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.3 km
Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Balatonlelle, Hungary?

You can take a train from Bucharest to Balatonlelle via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, and Budapest-Kelenfoeld in around 17h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balatonlelle, vasúti megállóhely via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar in around 21h 23m.

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