Train times from Budapest to Lake Balaton

Published train timetables sometimes change during the course of the year so the most accurate way of checking train times is by going directly to the Hungarian Railways website.  The section that deals with train timetables can be reached by clicking on the button below:

Instructions for using the Elvira website

1.  In the top left box, write where you are travelling from, e.g. Budapest

2.  In the next box down, write where you are travelling to, e.g. Balatonboglar

3.  The date box: Open the date box by clicking on it.  If the date that you want to travel on is not shown in the selection, select the "given day>>" option and then fill in the "yyyy.mm.dd." box starting with the year, followed by a full stop, e.g. 2005. , then the month, e.g. 08. and then the day of the month, e.g. 22. 

Unless you believe you qualify for one of the reduced fares listed in the Reduction box, click on the OK button and a list of the train times will be given, together with the cost of a full fare.

Further Information

Each train time is numbered and more detailed information is given below the main timetable, including the cost of the fare, the time the journey will take and whether you need to make a seat reservation or not.

If you need any help, please e-mail me and I will try to clarify things if I can.

Good luck with it.

Laszlo Lipot

Train information can also be checked by contacting MAV on :
0036 1 461 5400 (from outside Hungary)
06 1 461 5400 (from inside Hungary)
Internet: www.elvira.hu (very good site, highly recommended)
E-mail: informacio@mav.hu