Published: June 27 2023
Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe, located in Hungary. To make the most of its beautiful waters in summer, brand-new boats and ferries have been launched by Bahart Ltd, the company organising ferry services at Lake Balaton.
Extended Timetable
The ferry timetable has been updated for this summer season, commencing on 23rd June and ending 27th August, with services available every day until 11:40 PM. This extended timetable includes four new vessels, catering to the needs of local transport and tourists alike.
New Vessels
The two new ferries named Szántód and Tihany will now transport more passengers, cars, and bikes. The other two catamarans sailing under the names Balaton and Tokaj will also offer similar accommodation benefits. The four new vessels have more space compared to the older ferries and boast modern interiors.
Journey Time
The ferries commute between Szántód and Tihany, with travel time reduced to only 8 minutes. The ferries from Szántód are available from 6.40 AM until 11.20 PM, while those from Tihany run between 7 AM to 11.40 PM.
Booking
To avail services, you will need to refer to the ferry timetable, which is available here. The new ferries, with more advanced facilities and better ambiance, won’t disappoint visitors, ensuring a fantastic summer experience on Lake Balaton.
Questions & Answers
What is Lake Balaton? Lake Balaton is a freshwater lake in Hungary, located in the Transdanubian region, around 1.5 hours from Budapest.
When does the summer timetable of Balaton ferries and boats start? The summer timetable of Balaton ferries and boats starts on 23 June every year.
What is Bahart Ltd? Bahart Ltd is the company that organises ferry services at Lake Balaton.
What is the timetable for the ferries commuting between Szántód and Tihany? Ferries set off from Szántód between 6.40 AM until 11.20 PM and from Tihany between 7 AM until 11.40 PM. The journey is 8 minutes long.
What are the new vessels that will serve passengers’ needs during the summer season? Four new vessels will serve passengers’ needs during the summer season. The two new ferries are named Szántód and Tihany, while the two catamarans will sail under Balaton and Tokaj.
What is the travel time for the ferries commuting between Szántód and Tihany? The travel time for the ferries commuting between Szántód and Tihany is 8 minutes.
When do the Balaton ferries stop operating during the summer season? The Balaton ferries operate every day from 23 June until 27 August every year until 11.40 PM.
Where were the new vessels built that will serve passengers’ needs during the summer season? The new vessels were built in the Komárom shipyard and reached the Sió channel leading to Lake Balaton on Friday.
What is the purpose of the new boats that will serve passengers’ needs during the summer season? The boats will serve local transport needs and tourists alike, with more space for passengers and cars, bikes, etc.
