What is the cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound?

The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound is to bus which costs 19 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft and takes 15h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound?

The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound is to fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs 21 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bulgaria and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

How far is it from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Bulgaria and Balaton Sound is 855 km. The road distance is 754.2 km.

How do I travel from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound without a car?

The best way to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound without a car is to bus which takes 15h 40m and costs 19 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound?

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bulgaria to Balaton Sound bus from?

Bulgaria to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where does the Bulgaria to Balaton Sound bus arrive?

Bulgaria to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Budapest Nepliget Bus Station.

Can I drive from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Balaton Sound is 754 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 2028+ hotels available in Balaton Sound.

Bulgaria to Balaton Sound - 10 ways to travel via train, shuttle, plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bulgaria to Balaton Sound by shuttle, plane, train, bus, or car

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Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
best
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane OTP - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
8h 39m
Ft 65,727–156,233
Fly Sofia Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SOF - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
7h 37m
Ft 17,814–60,164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhelybus 1174 / ...
15h 40m
Ft 19,898–25,554
Bus, train via Băile Herculane
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Băile Herculanebus
2. Take the train from Baile Herculane to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
22h 10m
Ft 28,634–35,494
Drive 754.2 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Balaton Soundcar 754.2 km
8h 46m
Ft 41,918–60,548
Fly Burgas Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BOJ - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
7h 19m
Ft 21,037–115,474
Shuttle to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharestshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BBU - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
9h 2m
Ft 49,261–131,625
Fly Sofia Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane SOF - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
10h 26m
Ft 22,294–92,594
Fly Varna Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane VAR - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
10h 24m
Ft 71,324–157,073
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Niš, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatibus
3. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
19h 42m

Bulgaria to Balaton Sound by bus and foot

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15h 40mAverage Duration

Ft 19,898Cheapest Price

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Distance: 854.5 km
Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Bulgaria and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Balaton Sound via Budapest Nepliget Bus Station, Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar, and Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely in around 15h 40m.

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