- To Budapest from Zagreb by train
- How to get from Zagreb to Budapest by bus
- The car is not a luxury
Having sunbathed on the beaches of the Adriatic Riviera, travelers often go on vacation to the therapeutic Hungarian baths, and therefore the question of how to get from Zagreb to Budapest becomes very relevant. The 350 kilometers separating European capitals do not become a serious obstacle, and the homeland of goulash and czardash appears on the horizon after 3-4 hours of driving. Bus and train connections are also available for independent travelers. Aviation services are not in great demand on the route. There are no direct flights from Zagreb to Budapest, and with transfers in Amsterdam, Paris or Vienna for 200 euros it is completely pointless to fly.
To Budapest from Zagreb by train
A comfortable direct train of the European level connects the capitals of Croatia and Hungary at least twice a day. The trains leave at about 10.00 and 14.30 and arrive in Budapest after 6, 5 and 7 hours of travel, respectively.
Useful information for passengers:
- The main railway station in the Croatian capital is called Zagreb Glavni Kolod.
- His exact address for taxi or navigator is Trg kralja Tomislava 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
- The station is open to passengers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Passengers can get to the station by tram lines NN 2, 4, 6, 9 and 13. The stop is called Glavni kolodvor.
- A luggage room is at the service of those waiting for the train. Fast food cafes are located near the station.
The cost of train tickets from Zagreb to Budapest ranges from 20 to 45 euros, depending on the class of the carriage and the timing of the booking. Tickets can be bought at www.czech-transport.com or www.bahn.de.
How to get from Zagreb to Budapest by bus
The undoubted leader in direct bus transportation between Zagreb and Budapest is the FlixBus bus company. It flies daily between the capitals of Croatia and Hungary. The bus leaves at 15.30 and arrives in Budapest in five hours at 20.30. The ticket price starts from 17 euros with early booking. Purchase details and useful information can be found on the carrier's website - www.flixbus.com.
Zagreb Bus Station is located at: Avenija Marina Držića 4, 10000 Zagreb. While waiting for the desired flight, passengers can exchange currency and withdraw cash from the card at an ATM, drink coffee or have lunch, use the free wireless Internet and check their mail, take a shower, buy souvenirs or food for the trip and leave things for a while in the luggage room.
The buses serving European passengers are distinguished by a high level of comfort. They have:
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Roomy cargo compartment for safe transportation of luggage.
- Individual sockets for recharging phones and other electronic equipment.
- Air conditioning and multimedia systems.
The buses are equipped with dry closets and coffee machines for preparing hot drinks.
The car is not a luxury
To change the scenery and enjoy the magnificent scenery on the road from Croatia to Hungary, all you need to do is rent a car. Offices offering car rental are located in every European city, and therefore even the most demanding tourist does not have any problems with the choice.
You can get from Zagreb to Budapest by car in just 4 hours, easily overcoming the 350 kilometers separating the cities along the excellent autobahn.
When driving on the roads of Europe, remember the need to follow the rules of the road punctually. Violations threaten the driver with substantial fines. For example, for an unfastened seat belt or talking on a mobile phone while driving without special hand-free devices, you will have to pay 60 or more euros.
Useful information for autotourists:
- One liter of gasoline in Croatia and Hungary costs 1.3 and 1.2 euros, respectively.
- The most inexpensive fuel is offered in Europe by filling stations near shopping centers and outlets. Refueling on them, you can save up to 10% of the funds intended for the purchase of gasoline.
- Parking on weekdays and during the day in most cities in Croatia and Hungary is paid. Remember to leave your payment receipt in a visible place under the windshield before leaving your car.
- To travel on Croatian toll roads in a private car, you have to buy a ticket at the entrance to such a section.
- In Hungary, driving on toll roads is prohibited without a special vignette permit. Its cost is about 10 euros for 10 days (the minimum period for which you can purchase a permit) for a passenger car. Vignettes are sold at gas stations and border checkpoints.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of January 2017. It is better to check the exact fare on the official websites of the carriers.
