What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Balchik?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Balchik is to train and bus which costs $70 - $110 and takes 23h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Balchik?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Balchik is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Balchik?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Balchik. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Balchik kv. Levski via Varna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.

How far is it from Budapest to Balchik?

The distance between Budapest and Balchik is 878 km. The road distance is 1101.9 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Balchik without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Balchik without a car is to train and bus via Mangalia which takes 22h 4m and costs $70 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Balchik?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Budapest to Balchik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Balchik bus from?

Budapest to Balchik bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Bus or fly from Budapest to Balchik?

The best way to get from Budapest to Balchik is to fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 23h 19m.

Where does the Budapest to Balchik bus arrive?

Budapest to Balchik bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Varna station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Balchik?

Balchik is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 3:29 AM in Budapest and 4:29 AM in Balchik.

Can I drive from Budapest to Balchik?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Balchik is 1102 km. It takes approximately 12h 32m to drive from Budapest to Balchik.

Where can I stay near Balchik?

There are 141+ hotels available in Balchik.

Budapest to Balchik - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 12 ways to get from Budapest to Balchik by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BUD - VAR
5h 10m
$171–422
Bus via Deák Ferenc tér
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
2. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
24h 19m
$55–147
Train, bus via Mangalia
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Ploiesti Vesttrain Ic
2. Take the train from Ploieşti Vest to Mangaliatrain
3. Take the bus from Mangalia to Kavarnabus
22h 4m
$74–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Varnabus N963
2. Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
23h 19m
$100–168
Drive 1,101.9 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Balchikcar 1,101.9 km
12h 32m
$193–278
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BUD - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balchikshuttle
8h 35m
$291–492
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane VIE - VAR
7h 49m
$204–414
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BUD - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Balchikshuttle
9h 20m
$242–415
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Varna Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BTS - VAR
7h 59m
$138–455
Shuttle to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Timişoarashuttle
2. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSR - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Balchikshuttle
11h 33m
$341–901
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Burgas Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane BUD - BOJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Balchikshuttle
7h 49m
$228–605
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nordtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Balchik Bus Stationbus 984
23h 20m
$71–101

Budapest to Balchik by train and bus

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22h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 877.9 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Balchik, Bulgaria?

Wizz Air flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Balchik kv. Levski via Varna in around 23h 19m.

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