How to get from Budapest Airport to Balatonfüred

Balatonfüred, the largest town on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, is the ideal spot to enjoy a family holiday with children or an active holiday with friends. Balatonfüred offers several well-equipped child-friendly beaches with playgrounds and waterslides for the families. Visitors come to Balatonfüred to enjoy the beautiful scenery, the local wine and the sailing and swimming facilities.

There are many activities available for the sport enthousiasts, including windsurfing, sailing, wakeboarding, waterskiing. Furthermore an interesting summer program with concerts, bars, discos is also a populaire entertainment for young people. A gently sloping beach, with beach facilities, is suitable for children.

Lake Balaton is the largest lake in central Europe, 80 km long and 15 km wide. Its average depth is 3 meters, and the maximum depth is 11 meters. The bottom of the lake is covered with fine velvety sand, which allows the sun’s rays to warm the water rapidly.
Lake Balaton is the second most visited tourist destination in Hungary after Budapest for a good reason.
Clean, warm water, picturesque coastal landscapes, healing springs make this resort popular not only among the residents of the country, but also among tourists from all over Europe.
The beaches of Balaton have been awarded the Blue Flag of the European Union for their ecological cleanliness and developed infrastructure.
Guests have excellent opportunities for a varied and exciting holiday. Everyone will find something to their liking.
Over the years, the Hungarian Lake is popularity resulted in a good number of spa hotels and resorts along its foreshore.
Untouched countryside, thermal spas, pretty villages, wildlife.

Balaton and the surrounding cities offer a wide range of facilities both in the summer and the winter.
Sailing, surfing, mini-golf, tennis, horse riding, cycling – for those who prefer an active rhythm of life on vacation. Lake Balaton is the center of Hungarian sailing activities and also perfect for a yacht charter vacation.

Family-friendly Balaton lake resorts offering relaxation and wellness for parents and of course plenty of fun-packed activities to keep the kids busy. You can choose between many activities on the water or on the sand, safe playgrounds, cycling in the area.
Balaton lake is also interesting for fishing enthusiasts. There are over 25 species of fishes in the lake, and a limited catch is allowed upon receipt of a license. The most popular among fishermen is carp fishing.

Budapest Airport is located 145 km from Balatonfüred. Balatonfüred is connected to the Hungarian capital by motorways and railways. There are several ways to get from Budapest Airport to Balatonfüred:

• By Private transfer
• By Train from Budapest Déli Station
• By Bus from Budapest Népliget Bus Station

Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér), formerly known as Ferihegy Airport accepts flights from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. The airport is one of the five international airports of Hungary.

Budapest Airport is located 145 km from Balatonfüred.

Full name: Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér).

IATA code: BUD

Official website: bud.hu/ (Hungarian and English version).

The terminals 2A and 2B are considered as separate terminals, but in fact they are located in the same building.

Wi-Fi at Budapest Airport: Both arriving and departing passengers at Budapest Airport can use the wireless Internet access service. Wi-Fi is free, available for two hours. To connect to the network, you need to select bud: free wifi network. Enter your email address on the login page and accept the Terms of Service.

There are Duty Free, shops, restaurants, bars, cafes at the Budapest airport. There is a luggage storage – this service is very useful for those who stay late at the airport waiting for their transit. There is also opportunity to spend the night at a hotel located near the airport.

Car Transfer

Car Transfer – it is the most convenient method to get from Budapest Airport to Balatonfüred.
The journey takes 1 h 40 min.
Our professional Welcome driver will meet you at your chosen pickup point at the time you specify. You’ll enjoy 60 minutes of complimentary waiting time from your scheduled pickup time, giving you plenty of time to clear customs and collect your luggage.

Vehicle Categories We Offer

We provide a full range of well-maintained vehicles to suit any travel need or budget—from solo travelers to large groups, and from business trips to luxury experiences.

Standard Class

• Ideal for budget-conscious travelers or short business trips
• Comfortable sedans with air conditioning
• Suitable for 1–3 passengers with luggage
  Examples: Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus

Vans / Family Class

• Perfect for families or small groups with extra luggage
• Spacious interior, sliding doors for easy access
• Seats 4–7 passengers
  Examples: Ford Transit, Opel Vivaro

Minibus / Group Class

• Best for larger groups or team travel
• Modern minibuses with generous space for passengers and luggage
• Accommodates 8–22 people
  Examples: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Iveco Daily

Business Class

• Executive-level comfort and a smooth ride
• Elegant design, tinted windows, leather seats
• Ideal for corporate clients or VIP guests
  Example: Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Premium / Luxury Class

For up to 2 passengers
Examples: Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Maybach
Top-tier vehicles for those who want the very best
Luxurious interiors, superior ride quality, and maximum privacy

Bus

Intercity buses have become another popular form of transportation to Balatonfüred. The main carrier in Hungary is called VOLÁNBUSZ Transport Company Ltd. Buses leave from Budapest Népliget Bus Station (Budapest Népliget Buszpályaudvar). 4-5 buses depart from the Budapest bus station to Balatonfüred daily.

See http://menetrendek.hu for the schedule.

Travel fare starts from 4600 forints (about 12 euros).
You can buy your ticket at Népliget bus station or via carrier’s website – volanbusz.hu/en.

Train

Most of the travelers prefer to get from Budapest to Balatonfüred by railways. Trains to the Balaton leave from the South Station (Budapest Déli pályaudvar).

See https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en for the schedule and tickets.

You can buy your ticket at any railway station in Budapest – at the ticket office or at the machine. We recommend you to buy your ticket on the Hungarian Railways website.
One-way ticket price from Budapest to Balatonfüred is about 3000 forints (about 7 eur).
It is quite easy to get to the Déli train station by the red metro line M2, getting out at Déli pályaudvar station.

From Budapest Airport to the Bus station or Railway station

MiniBUD

MiniBUD shuttle service is a group transportation service at Budapest Airport that offers shuttles for arriving/departing passengers from and to the airport.
For further information, please visit minibud.hu page, or use the mobile app, supported by both iOS and Android.
The shuttles are comfortable buses with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
There are Airport Shuttle-Minibus counters at both terminals.
Minibuses leave from the main entrance of the terminals.
We recommend you book tickets online in advance. You will receive a confirmation email advising you of the exact departure location of the shuttle. Upon arrival, please proceed to the miniBUD counter at the airport and you will be directed to your minibus. You may need to wait for other passengers to gather.
As miniBUD is a group transfer, please note that the bus may run at 100% capacity and passengers will be taken to their destination in turns.

By Public Transport

If you are planning to get from Budapest airport to Budapest Déli railway station or Népliget bus station by public transport, it might offer the easiest way.

Public transport of Budapest is fast and convenient, equipped with regular lines (as well as night lines), and accurate timetables. Public transport includes metro, tram, bus, and trolleybus. All transport operates from 4:30 am to 11:00 pm. At each entrance of the metro station, boards with a diagram of the city transport network are installed. The rules of travel are also indicated in English and German. At all bus and tram stops you will find route timetables, and a traffic map at the major stops. You can check bkk.hu for more information about travel fares. Also, you can use the trip planner function to get an idea about timing and route options.

Bus E200 + Metro

Bus runs every 10 minutes.
Working hours: 4.00-23.00.
The price of the ticket: 450 forints (about 1,1 euro).
Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines located right next to the bus stop or from the driver.
Bus 200E goes to the stop “M3 Kőbánya-Kispest metro station”.
From this metro station, you can go to the metro station Népliget (Népliget bus station) or to the station Déli pályaudvar (Déli railway station) .