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There are 5 ways to get from Sofia to Balaton Sound by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane SOF - BUD
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain train
    7h 17m
    Ft 13,302–64,508

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhelybus bus 1174 / ...
    14h 39m
    Ft 19,055–32,058

  3. Drive  754.2 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Balaton Soundcar car 754.2 km
    8h 46m
    Ft 43,205–62,407

  4. Fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane SOF - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain train
    9h 43m
    Ft 22,558–96,938

  5. Bus via Belgrade

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Beograd, Autobuska stanicabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Belgrade bus station to Kecskemét bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kecskemét, autóbusz-állomás to Zamárdi, Csap utcabus bus
    17h 15m
    Ft 28,482–36,502

Sofia to Balaton Sound by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
TicketFt 28,482Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 778.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Balaton Sound via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar and Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely in around 14h 39m.

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