There are 6 ways to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog by bus, train, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Bus
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Take the bus from Budapest Népliget Autóbusz Állomás to Letenye
5 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Murakeresztur
Night bus, bus
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Take the night bus from Budapest Airport to Zagreb
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Take the bus from Zagreb to Prelog
Drive
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Drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog
Fly to Zagreb, bus
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Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Zagreb (ZAG)
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Take the bus from Zagreb to Prelog
Fly to Graz, bus
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Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Graz (GRZ)
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Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Čakovec bus station
Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog by night bus and bus
The journey time between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Prelog is around 9h 21m and covers a distance of around 487 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h. Operated by FlixBus, Croatia Bus and Vincek Autobusi ltd., the Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog service departs from Budapest Airport and arrives in Prelog. Typically seven services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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International entry into Croatia from Hungary
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Conditions of entry into Croatia from Hungary
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Croatia
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Hungary
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Croatia is currently allowed from Hungary.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Prelog is 00385 91 468 30 32.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Prelog is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Prelog is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 00385 91 468 30 32.
No, returning to Hungary from Croatia is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog is to bus which costs 6 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft and takes 5h 8m.
The quickest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog is to drive which costs 19 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft and takes 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog. However, there are services departing from Budapest Airport and arriving at Prelog via Zagreb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Prelog is 235 km. The road distance is 275.1 km.
The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog without a car is to night bus and bus which takes 9h 21m and costs 12 000 Ft - 14 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog, including transfers.
Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Airport station.
The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog is to bus which takes 5h 8m and costs 6 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 7 000 Ft - 11 000 Ft and takes 5h 59m.
There is no direct flight from Budapest Airport to Zagreb Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 5m and has one stopover.
Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Prelog station.
- Distance: 235.2 km
- Duration: 5h 8m
What companies run services between Budapest Airport (BUD), Hungary and Prelog, Croatia?
Volanbusz operates a bus from Budapest Népliget Autóbusz Állomás to Letenye once a week. Tickets cost 70 kn - 95 kn and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Murakeresztur once daily. Tickets cost 75 kn - 90 kn and the journey takes 3h 23m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 6.000 kn
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 950 kn - 6.000 kn
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 5.500 kn
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 5.500 kn
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 5.500 kn
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 5.500 kn
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 kn - 4.200 kn
Flights from Budapest to Graz via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 5.500 kn
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1.300 kn - 7.500 kn
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 270 kn - 1.800 kn
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Warsaw Chopin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.200 kn - 4.400 kn
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 650 kn - 5.500 kn
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Budapest to Zagreb via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1.900 kn - 7.000 kn
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Murakeresztur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 90 kn
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +36 1 382 0888
- info@volanbusz.hu
- Website
- volanbusz.hu
Bus from Budapest Népliget Autóbusz Állomás to Letenye
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 70 kn - 95 kn
- Schedules at
- volanbusz.hu
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Budapest Airport to Zagreb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140 kn - 180 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Maribor bus station to Čakovec bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 70 kn
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +385 1 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Zagreb to Prelog
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 65 kn - 95 kn
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
- Phone
- 0800 1992
- Gradski-bus@autobusi-vincek.com
- Website
- autobusi-vincek.com
Bus from Zagreb to Prelog
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kn - 85 kn
- Schedules at
- autobusi-vincek.com
- Book at
- vincek.getbybus.com
Bus from Maribor to Čakovec - Autobusni Kolodvor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 55 kn - 70 kn
- Schedules at
- autobusi-vincek.com
- Book at
- flixbus.hr
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Prelog.
Ryanair, LOT, Aegean Airlines and five other airlines offer flights from Budapest Airport to Zagreb Airport.
There are five+ hotels available in Prelog. Prices start at 750 kn per night.