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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Poltár is to train which costs €12 - €23 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Poltár is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Poltár?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Poltár. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Poltar via Tomasa Garrigue Masaryka and Lučenec AS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Poltár?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Poltár. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Poltar via Sturovo, Zvolen Osobna Stanica and Lucenec. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Budapest to Poltár?

The distance between Budapest and Poltár is 235 km. The road distance is 147.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Poltár without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs €15 - €29.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Budapest to Poltár, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Poltár bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Budapest to Poltár train from?

Budapest to Poltár train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Poltár?

The best way to get from Budapest to Poltár is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €12 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Budapest to Poltár bus arrive?

Budapest to Poltár bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zvolen station.

Where does the Budapest to Poltár train arrive?

Budapest to Poltár train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Sturovo station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Poltár?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Poltár is 147 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Budapest to Poltár.

Where can I stay near Poltár?

There are 95+ hotels available in Poltár.

Budapest to Poltár - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Poltár by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to ZvolenN911 / ...
2. Take the train from Zvolen Osobna Stanica to LucenecRe / ...
5h 21m
€15–28
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to SturovoEc
2. Take the train from Sturovo to Zvolen Osobna Stanica
3. Take the train from Zvolen Osobna Stanica to LucenecRe / ...
7h 50m
€13–22
Drive 147.5 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Poltár147.5 km
2h 25m
€23–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to ZvolenN911 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tomasa Garrigue Masaryka to Lucenec Bus StationSlovak Lines 102519 / ...
5h 45m
€19–33

Budapest to Poltár by train

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Distance: 234.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Poltár, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Poltar via Sturovo, Zvolen Osobna Stanica, and Lucenec in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Poltar via Tomasa Garrigue Masaryka, Lucenec Bus Station, and Lučenec AS in around 5h 45m.

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