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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Smiljan is to train which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Smiljan is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Smiljan?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Smiljan. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Smiljan via Zagreb and Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Budapest to Smiljan?

The distance between Budapest and Smiljan is 552 km. The road distance is 544.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Smiljan without a car is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Budapest to Smiljan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Smiljan bus from?

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

Train or bus from Budapest to Smiljan?

The best way to get from Budapest to Smiljan is to bus which takes 8h 51m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Budapest to Smiljan bus arrive?

Budapest to Smiljan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zagreb station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Smiljan?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Smiljan is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Budapest to Smiljan.

Where can I stay near Smiljan?

There are 336+ hotels available in Smiljan.

Budapest to Smiljan - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Smiljan by bus, train, car, shuttle, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zagrebbus 976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zagreb to Gospićbus 939
8h 51m
€32–75
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Gospictrain Ic
11h 15m
€40–50
Drive 544.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Smiljancar 544.8 km
5h 7m
€82–119
Shuttle, Bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Novaljashuttle Eurobusways
2. Take the bus from Novalja to Gospić, Autobusni kolodvorbus Line 5
11h 51m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Vrbovectrain Ic
2. Take the night train from Vrbovec to Gospicnighttrain 1880
11h 48m
€41–51

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Distance: 552.1 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Smiljan, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Smiljan via Zagreb and Gospić, Autobusni kolodvor in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Smiljan via Zagreb Glavni Kol. and Gospic in around 11h 15m.

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