There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Kapolcs by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterembus 1212 / ...
2h 31mFt 3,900–4,500Train, line 1216 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Veszpremtrain Ic / ...
- Take the bus from Veszprém, autóbusz-állomás to Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterembus 1212 / ...
2h 51mFt 3,305–3,947Drive 139.8 km
- Drive from Budapest to Kapolcscar 139.8 km
1h 39mFt 8,007–11,566Train
- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Tapolcatrain 9702 / ...
4h 15mFt 3,859–4,462
Budapest to Kapolcs by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Kapolcs is to train and line 1216 bus which costs 3 300 Ft - 4 000 Ft and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Kapolcs is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs 8 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Újbuda-központ and arriving at Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterem. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Kapolcs. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Deli and arriving at Tapolca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Budapest and Kapolcs is 140 km. The road distance is 139.8 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Kapolcs without a car is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs 3 900 Ft - 4 500 Ft.
The bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterem takes 2h 31m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Budapest to Kapolcs bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Budapest, Újbuda-központ station.
Budapest to Kapolcs train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Deli station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Kapolcs is to bus which takes 2h 31m and costs 3 900 Ft - 4 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 3 800 Ft - 4 500 Ft and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Kapolcs, Hungary?
MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterem every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 3,900–4,500 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Deli to Tapolca hourly. Tickets cost Ft 3,200–3,700 and the journey takes 3h 17m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Veszprem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,000–2,300
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Tapolca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,200–3,700
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Budapest, Újbuda-központ to Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,900–4,500
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Veszprém, autóbusz-állomás to Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterem
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,000–1,300
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
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Booking & Getting There
Budapest to Kapolcs bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Kapolcs, autóbusz-váróterem station.
Budapest to Kapolcs train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Tapolca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Kapolcs is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Budapest to Kapolcs.
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