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How to get fromCardiff to Balaton Soundby train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Balaton Sound by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)planeBRS - BUD
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
    9h 12m
    Ft 37,568–114,090

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)planeBHX - BUD
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
    10h 15m
    Ft 36,828–113,747

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbftrainNj
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldtrainEc
    5. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to ZamarditrainIc / ...
    26h 19m
    Ft 81,743–192,975

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Ružomberokbus
    3. Take the bus from Ružomberok to Siófokbus876
    40h 20m
    Ft 49,908–124,377

  5. Train, night train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MiditrainEil
    3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien HbfnighttrainNj
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to GyoertrainEc
    5. Take the bus from Győr, autóbusz-állomás to Zamárdi, Csap utcabus
    27h 48m

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)planeCWL - BUD
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
    11h 17m
    Ft 53,695–97,056

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)planeLHR - BUD
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
    10h
    Ft 61,563–154,245

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)planeLTN - BUD
    4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
    10h 41m
    Ft 47,794–128,676

  9. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)planeBRS - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
    4. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
    11h 2m
    Ft 43,048–111,520

  10. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Balaton Soundcar
    19h 15m

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Balaton Soundcar
    20h 24m
    Ft 127,638–182,588

Cardiff to Balaton Sound by train, subway, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 19mAverage Duration
TicketFt 81,743Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Balaton Sound via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 26h 19m.

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