22 result(s) for balaton railway in Getting around
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Updated: Apology Compensation Offered for Disruption on Lake Balaton Train Line - 10,000 People Affected
- 13 Jun 2025 1:01 PM
- getting around
As an apology for the delays, not just half of the train tickets, but the entire price will be refunded to passengers who were delayed on the Balaton railway line on Saturday due to a barrier fault, Janos Lazar, the minister of construction and transport said in a post on social media.
Xploring Hungary Video: Lake Tisza
- 24 Apr 2025 1:58 PM
- getting around
If you're looking to escape the buzz of Budapest or the bustle of Balaton, Lake Tisza offers a refreshingly off-the-beaten-path alternative. Also known as the Kisköre Reservoir, this is Hungary’s largest artificial lake - and it’s a paradise for nature lovers, active explorers and expats seeking an unusual weekend retreat - as the video below shows.
Top 7 +1 Festive Gingerbread Villages Around Hungary
- 19 Dec 2024 6:04 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- getting around
As the holiday season approaches, Hungary transforms into a wonderland of gingerbread villages, where the enchanting aroma of honey and spices mingles with the festive glow of Christmas lights.
You Can Now Reserve Seats on Hungarian Trains Via a New MÁV App
- 5 Sep 2023 6:00 AM
- getting around
A new app offered by MÁV Hungarian state rail application allows passengers to select reserved seats. The service applies to InterCity trains in Hungary – for which reservations are compulsory – and international routes.
Cheap Train Tickets Launched for Cultural Capital Events in Hungary
- 18 Jan 2023 11:26 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
MÁV is launching a Ft 2,023 discount ticket for selected events of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture programme, the state railway company announced.
Better Train Services to Balaton Coming This Summer
- 13 May 2022 11:53 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
From May 16, a month prior to the main summer vacation period, MÁV-Start will increase the number of trains to Lake Balaton, and will provide a higher quality service as a result of improved rolling stock, government spokeswoman Alexandra Szentkirályi, told a press conference at Déli railway station.
Narrow-Gauge Railway Reopens at Balaton
- 1 Jul 2021 12:35 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
The 8km renewed narrow-gauge rail connection between Imremajor and the hot spa resort of Csisztapuszta near Lake Balaton reopens on July 1, the state railway company MÁV announced on Wednesday.
New EuroVelo Cycle Route to Connect Budapest with Lake Balaton
- 3 Jun 2021 6:42 AM
- getting around
A call for bids for the design and implementation of four sections in Budapest of the EuroVelo cycling routes have been posted on the EU’s public procurement site, the Budapest transport centre BKK said on Wednesday.
Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM
- getting around
For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.
Updated: Apology Compensation Offered for Disruption on Lake Balaton Train Line - 10,000 People Affected
- 13 Jun 2025 1:01 PM
- getting around
As an apology for the delays, not just half of the train tickets, but the entire price will be refunded to passengers who were delayed on the Balaton railway line on Saturday due to a barrier fault, Janos Lazar, the minister of construction and transport said in a post on social media.
Xploring Hungary Video: Lake Tisza
- 24 Apr 2025 1:58 PM
- getting around
If you're looking to escape the buzz of Budapest or the bustle of Balaton, Lake Tisza offers a refreshingly off-the-beaten-path alternative. Also known as the Kisköre Reservoir, this is Hungary’s largest artificial lake - and it’s a paradise for nature lovers, active explorers and expats seeking an unusual weekend retreat - as the video below shows.
Top 7 +1 Festive Gingerbread Villages Around Hungary
- 19 Dec 2024 6:04 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- getting around
As the holiday season approaches, Hungary transforms into a wonderland of gingerbread villages, where the enchanting aroma of honey and spices mingles with the festive glow of Christmas lights.
You Can Now Reserve Seats on Hungarian Trains Via a New MÁV App
- 5 Sep 2023 6:00 AM
- getting around
A new app offered by MÁV Hungarian state rail application allows passengers to select reserved seats. The service applies to InterCity trains in Hungary – for which reservations are compulsory – and international routes.
Cheap Train Tickets Launched for Cultural Capital Events in Hungary
- 18 Jan 2023 11:26 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
MÁV is launching a Ft 2,023 discount ticket for selected events of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture programme, the state railway company announced.
Better Train Services to Balaton Coming This Summer
- 13 May 2022 11:53 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
From May 16, a month prior to the main summer vacation period, MÁV-Start will increase the number of trains to Lake Balaton, and will provide a higher quality service as a result of improved rolling stock, government spokeswoman Alexandra Szentkirályi, told a press conference at Déli railway station.
Narrow-Gauge Railway Reopens at Balaton
- 1 Jul 2021 12:35 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
The 8km renewed narrow-gauge rail connection between Imremajor and the hot spa resort of Csisztapuszta near Lake Balaton reopens on July 1, the state railway company MÁV announced on Wednesday.
New EuroVelo Cycle Route to Connect Budapest with Lake Balaton
- 3 Jun 2021 6:42 AM
- getting around
A call for bids for the design and implementation of four sections in Budapest of the EuroVelo cycling routes have been posted on the EU’s public procurement site, the Budapest transport centre BKK said on Wednesday.

















