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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Elbasan is to bus which costs $80 - $140 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Elbasan is to train and fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $60 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Elbasan?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Elbasan. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Elbasan via Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica and Struga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

How far is it from Budapest to Elbasan?

The distance between Budapest and Elbasan is 744 km. The road distance is 987.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Elbasan without a car is to bus which takes 17h 50m and costs $80 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Budapest to Elbasan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Elbasan bus from?

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

Where does the Budapest to Elbasan bus arrive?

Budapest to Elbasan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница) station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Elbasan?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Elbasan is 988 km. It takes approximately 10h 55m to drive from Budapest to Elbasan.

Where can I stay near Elbasan?

There are 150+ hotels available in Elbasan.

Budapest to Elbasan - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Elbasan by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane BUD - TIA
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Elbasanbus
6h 18m
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane BTS - TIA
8h 47m
$62–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica (Нови Сад, Aутобуска Cтаница)bus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Strugabus
3. Take the bus from Struga to Elbasanbus
17h 50m
$82–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
3. Take the train from Subotica to Bartrain
4. Take the bus from Polje, Autobuska Stanica Bar to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
24h 17m
$86–123
Drive 987.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Elbasancar 987.8 km
10h 55m
$179–259
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane VIE - TIA
8h 37m
$63–222
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Podgorica Airport, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane BUD - TGD
2. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasanbus
9h 53m
$74–235
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Ohrid Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane BTS - OHD
3. Take the bus from Prrenjas to Elbasanbus
8h 34m
Train, bus via Belgrade
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szegedtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Szeged to Suboticatrain Re
3. Take the train from Subotica to Novi Beogradtrain Ir / ...
4. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to Strugabus
5. Take the bus from Struga to Elbasanbus
18h 48m
$81–120
Bus via Podgorica
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica to Podgorica , Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tiranabus
4. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasanbus
22h 3m
$99–250

Budapest to Elbasan by bus

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Distance: 744.4 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Elbasan, Albania?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Elbasan via Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanica and Struga in around 17h 50m.

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