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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Balaton Sound is to drive which costs 26 000 Ft - 38 000 Ft and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Balaton Sound is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs 26 000 Ft - 38 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Linz and arriving at Zamárdi, Csap utca via Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and Győr, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Zamardi via Wien Hbf and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Linz to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Linz and Balaton Sound is 550 km. The road distance is 423.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Balaton Sound without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs 9 000 Ft - 44 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Linz to Balaton Sound, including transfers.

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

Linz to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by Euro Bus MK, depart from Linz station.

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

Linz to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Balaton Sound?

The best way to get from Linz to Balaton Sound is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs 9 000 Ft - 44 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Linz to Balaton Sound bus arrive?

Linz to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by Euro Bus MK, arrive at Wien Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Linz to Balaton Sound train arrive?

Linz to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Balaton Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Balaton Sound is 424 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Linz to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 1809+ hotels available in Balaton Sound.

Linz to Balaton Sound - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Linz to Balaton Sound by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to ZamardiIc / ...
6h 35m
Ft 9,281–43,458
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to GyoerEc
3. Take the bus from Győr, autóbusz-állomás to Zamárdi, Csap utca
7h 18m
Drive 423.6 km
1. Drive from Linz to Balaton Sound423.6 km
4h 47m
Ft 26,250–37,916
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)VIE - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
7h 3m
Ft 34,311–98,570
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Wien HbfRj / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to GyoerEc
3. Take the bus from Győr, autóbusz-állomás to Zamárdi, Csap utca
7h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz to Wien Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Győr bus station902
3. Take the bus from Győr, autóbusz-állomás to Zamárdi, Csap utca
9h 5m

Linz to Balaton Sound by train and foot

152Weekly Services

6h 35mAverage Duration

Ft 9,281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.7 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Balaton Sound via Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz to Balaton Sound via Wien Hauptbahnhof, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, Győr bus station, Győr, autóbusz-állomás, and Zamárdi, Csap utca in around 9h 5m.

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