Frequent trains from Budapest Déli and Budapest Keleti run down the south side of Lake Balaton. Intercity trains stop at main stations such as Siófok, Balatonföldvár and Fonyód. Slower trains stop at all stations. Allow between 2.5 and 4 hours for the journey, and about 3000HUF (approx €13) for the one way fare (First Class). There are discounts for families (33%) and students (65%). Not all ticket windows at the main terminals accept credit cards so you should check the signs.
Flybalaton airport at Sármellék (SOB) at the south-west end of the lake is about 20 minutes drive from Keszthely and Balatonmáriafürdő. The airport is currently not served by international airlines.
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