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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Balaton Sound is to bus and train which costs 17 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and takes 25h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Balaton Sound is to fly and train which takes 7h 56m and costs 22 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro and arriving at Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely via Novi Sad and Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Istanbul and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct train from Istanbul to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Zamardi via Halkali, Videle, Budapest-Keleti and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 40m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Istanbul and Balaton Sound is 1205 km. The road distance is 1303.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Istanbul to Balaton Sound without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 5m and costs 17 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Istanbul to Balaton Sound, including transfers.

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

Istanbul to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro station.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Balaton Sound train from?

Istanbul to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Where does the Istanbul to Balaton Sound bus arrive?

Istanbul to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić station.

Where does the Istanbul to Balaton Sound train arrive?

Istanbul to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Videle station.

Can I drive from Istanbul to Balaton Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul to Balaton Sound is 1304 km. It takes approximately 13h 35m to drive from Istanbul to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 2826+ hotels available in Balaton Sound.

Istanbul to Balaton Sound - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Balaton Sound by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Istanbul to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane IST - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
7h 56m
Ft 22,307–70,707
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Belgrade bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Novi Beograd to Suboticatrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Subotica to Szegedtrain Re
4. Take the train from Szeged to Koebanya-Kispesttrain Ic
5. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
25h 5m
Ft 17,255–26,326
Night train, train via Videle
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Videlenighttrain
2. Take the train from Videle to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
29h 40m
Ft 31,616–41,773
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
29h 51m
Ft 30,516–40,073
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane SAW - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
8h 22m
Ft 30,331–255,845
Fly Istanbul to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane IST - ZAG
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamarditrain
11h 54m
Ft 56,917–107,957
Bus
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomićbus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
3. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhelybus
26h 16m
Ft 33,968–40,974
Bus via Szeged
1. Take the bus from Montenegro Hotel to Novi Sad, Autobuska Stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Novi Sad MAS to Szegedbus
3. Take the bus from Szeged, autóbusz-állomás to Zamárdi, Csap utcabus
27h 15m
Ft 27,841–32,307
Drive 1,303.7 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Balaton Soundcar 1,303.7 km
13h 35m
Ft 70,026–101,148

Istanbul to Balaton Sound by bus, train, and foot

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25h 5mAverage Duration

Ft 17,255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204.8 km
Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a bus from Istanbul Hotel Montenegro to Balaton Sound via Novi Sad Bulevar Jaše Tomić, Novi Sad, Budapest Hotel Platanus, Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar, and Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely in around 26h 16m.

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