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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Tapolca is to fly and train which costs 17 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Tapolca is to fly and train which takes 9h 13m and costs 47 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Tapolca?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Tapolca. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Tapolca, SPAR via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Tapolca?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Tapolca. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Tapolca via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 4m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Tapolca?

The distance between Bucharest and Tapolca is 975 km. The road distance is 926.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Tapolca without a car is to bus via Budapest which takes 12h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Bucharest to Tapolca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Tapolca bus from?

Bucharest to Tapolca bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Tapolca train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Tapolca?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Tapolca is to bus via Budapest which takes 12h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 31 000 Ft - 36 000 Ft and takes 20h 4m.

Where does the Bucharest to Tapolca bus arrive?

Bucharest to Tapolca bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Tapolca?

Tapolca is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 2:04 AM in Bucharest and 1:04 AM in Tapolca.

Where does the Bucharest to Tapolca train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Tapolca?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Tapolca is 926 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Bucharest to Tapolca.

Where can I stay near Tapolca?

There are 2282+ hotels available in Tapolca.

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

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

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Bus via Budapest
best
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Tapolca, SPAR1212 / ...
12h 9m
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 Tapolca
9h 34m
Ft 17,145–71,695
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 TapolcaIc
20h 4m
Ft 31,733–36,030
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KelenfoeldNight Train
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to TapolcaIc / ...
19h 58m
Ft 28,835–31,127
Drive 926.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Tapolca926.2 km
11h 3m
Ft 53,532–77,324
Bus
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Győr bus stationN910 / ...
2. Take the bus from Győr, autóbusz-állomás to Tapolca, autóbusz-állomás1714 / ...
23h 45m
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 Tapolca
9h 30m
Ft 51,505–103,596
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 Gyoer
3. Take the train from Gyoer to Tapolca
9h 13m
Ft 47,785–125,026
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 Tapolca
11h 15m
Ft 56,255–92,696

Bucharest to Tapolca by train

28Weekly Trains

20h 4mAverage Duration

Ft 31,733Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974.7 km
Duration: 12h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Bucharest to Tapolca, SPAR via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar in around 12h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Tapolca via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, and Budapest-Kelenfoeld in around 20h 4m.

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