Important change for the popular train from Budapest to the Croatian coast

The Adria InterCity connecting Budapest with Split on the Croatian coast is running again this year from 9 June. Advance tickets for the international service had been available from the beginning of April. Since then, almost 9,000 people have booked a seat in a couchette or sleeper car. Due to increased travel demand, a change to the overnight train service will take effect from 16 June.

Increased demand – hurry up if you want to book seats!

Since the launch of the sale at the beginning of April, almost 9,000 people have already booked seats on the Adria InterCity, Pénzcentrum reports. This is an outstanding figure, as a total of 11,900 people chose the direct rail journey between Budapest and Split during the whole of last year’s tourist season.

This year, the Adria InterCity is so popular that more than 80 percent of the seats in the highest-quality sleeper coaches have already been booked. For this reason, all those who would like to travel in the 1-3 berth sleeper cabins, should hurry to buy their tickets. These cabins offer more comfort, are more ideal for couples and smaller families and also offer a higher level of service.

Adria InterCity: What is the change exactly?

Adria InterCity. Source: mavcsoport.hu

In order to meet travel demand, MÁV-START adds an extra couchette to the Adria InterCity trains from 16 June. Thus, the capacity of each train will be increased by up to 50 passengers.

The Adria InterCity is ideal for those planning a holiday in Croatia, as it arrives in the centre of Split, in the immediate vicinity of the Old Town and the port. In addition, you can spend most of the journey sleeping, so you can arrive relaxed and enjoy the journey as part of your holiday experience. A wide range of food and drink is available on board the train throughout the journey.

Timetable and stops

Adria InterCity stops in Hungary and Croatia. Source: mavcsoport.hu

From 9 June to 30 September, the train departs from Budapest every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, and from Split every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Split and the Croatian coast can be easily reached by train not only from Budapest, as the train also stops at Székesfehérvár, Siófok, Fonyód, Balatonszentgyörgy, Nagykanizsa, Gyékényes, and in Croatia at Knin, Perković, Kaštel Stari, Split predgrađe, mavcsoport.hu reports.

Volánbusz launches holiday services to the Adriatic

Not only MÁV, but also Volánbusz is trying to bring the breathtaking Croatia closer to Hungary. From 23 June to 27 August, the Adriatic Express will offer direct and low-cost bus services to Croatia’s most beautiful cities of Rijeka, Opatija, Pula, Rovinj and Poreč, departing from Budapest on Fridays every week, with connections to Siófok and Nagykanizsa, iho.hu reports.

During the summer, Volánbusz operates comfortable, air-conditioned premium buses to the most beautiful cities in Croatia. Holidaymakers can travel to the aforementioned cities at a discounted price of up to HUF 9450/ride (EUR 25.25) (“MiniÁr”, meaning “MiniPrice”), without changing buses.

The Adriatic Express will depart every Friday from 23 June to 27 August from Budapest, Népliget bus station at 10:30 PM and return every Sunday at 7:15 AM. You can also connect to the service at Siófok, bus station and Nagykanizsa, bus station.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and are not available on the bus. Buy your tickets now HERE!