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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Van is to bus via Belgrade which costs 4.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 45h.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Van is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Van?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Van station. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Van bus station via Beograd, Autobuska stanica and İstanbul Esenler bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.

How far is it from Budapest to Van?

The distance between Budapest and Van is 2207 km. The road distance is 2825.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Van without a car is to bus via Belgrade which takes 45h and costs 4.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Budapest to Van, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Van bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Budapest to Van?

The best way to get from Budapest to Van is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs 5.000 ₺ - 18.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Belgrade, which costs 4.500 ₺ - 7.000 ₺ and takes 45h.

Where does the Budapest to Van bus arrive?

Budapest to Van bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Belgrade bus station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Van?

Van is 2h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 9:30 AM in Budapest and 11:30 AM in Van.

Can I drive from Budapest to Van?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Van is 2826 km. It takes approximately 31h 58m to drive from Budapest to Van.

Where can I stay near Van?

There are 30+ hotels available in Van.

Budapest to Van - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Van by plane, bus, car, train, 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.

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)BUD - VAN
8h 15m
₺5,085–17,505
Train, night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to VideleIc
2. Take the night train from Videle to Çerkezköy
3. Take the bus from Çerkezköy to İstanbul Alibeyköy
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Van
2d 6h
₺4,210–6,488
Bus via Belgrade
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Belgrade bus station
2. Take the bus from Beograd, Autobuska stanica to İstanbul Esenler
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station
45h
₺4,509–6,869
Drive 2,825.9 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Van2,825.9 km
31h 58m
₺21,141–30,537
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN)VIE - VAN
10h 37m
₺6,094–22,114
Train, night train, bus via Kapikule
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to VideleIc
2. Take the night train from Videle to Kapikule
3. Take the bus from Kapikule to Istanbul Samandira Tesis
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Samandira Tesis to Van
2d 4h
₺9,946–13,949
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Burgas Bus Station South
2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Van bus station
2d 4h
₺6,018–8,558

Budapest to Van by bus

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45hAverage Duration

₺4,509Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,207.4 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Van, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, and three other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Van bus station via Belgrade bus station, Beograd, Autobuska stanica, İstanbul Esenler, and İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 45h.

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