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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Balaton Sound is to bus which costs 22 000 Ft - 42 000 Ft and takes 17h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Balaton Sound is to fly and train which takes 7h 14m and costs 40 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Siófok, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Balaton Sound?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Balaton Sound. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Zamardi via Wien Hbf and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.

How far is it from Zurich to Balaton Sound?

The distance between Zurich and Balaton Sound is 962 km. The road distance is 874.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Balaton Sound without a car is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs 45 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Zurich to Balaton Sound, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

Zurich to Balaton Sound train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Balaton Sound?

The best way to get from Zurich to Balaton Sound is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs 45 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 22 000 Ft - 42 000 Ft and takes 17h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Balaton Sound bus arrive?

Zurich to Balaton Sound bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Zurich to Balaton Sound train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Balaton Sound?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Balaton Sound is 874 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Zurich to Balaton Sound.

Where can I stay near Balaton Sound?

There are 2495+ hotels available in Balaton Sound.

Zurich to Balaton Sound - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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Fly Zurich Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)ZRH - BUD
2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
7h 14m
Ft 40,329–78,049
Train to Basel, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)BSL - BUD
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
8h 19m
Ft 19,352–88,899
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to ZamardiIc / ...
12h 56m
Ft 45,835–82,861
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN191 / ...
2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to SiófokN403 / ...
17h 23m
Ft 22,397–41,097
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Zagreb Glavni Kol.En
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to ZamardiIc
18h 40m
Ft 63,305–86,149
Fly Zurich Airport to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)ZRH - ZAG
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Zamardi
10h 25m
Ft 42,009–96,679
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
3. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
9h 9m
Ft 45,509–110,479
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz (GRZ)ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the bus from Maribor bus station to Siófok
9h 38m
Ft 70,489–186,399
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Heerbrugg
2. Take the bus from Dornbirn to Szombathely, autóbusz-állomás
3. Take the bus from Szombathely, autóbusz-állomás to Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomás
4. Take the bus from Zalaegerszeg, autóbusz-állomás to Zamárdi, Csap utca
20h 1m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Balaton Sound
9h 51m
Ft 84,393–114,456
Drive 874.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Balaton Sound874.2 km
11h 5m
Ft 58,341–84,271

Zurich to Balaton Sound by train and foot

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12h 56mAverage Duration

Ft 45,835Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.2 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Balaton Sound, Hungary?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Balaton Sound via Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Zamardi in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Balaton Sound via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Siófok, Siófok, autóbusz-állomás, and Zamárdi, vasúti megállóhely in around 17h 23m.

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