Summer passenger shipping season kicks off at Lake Balaton with more routes and discounts

Lake Balaton’s peak boating season officially sets sail on 5 July, with BAHART (Balatoni Hajózási Plc.) rolling out new routes, a denser schedule, and enticing discounts to make the Hungarian Sea even more appealing for vacationers.

The company aims to make transport around the lake more flexible and comfortable in response to increasing traveller demand, while expanding its service to more towns, allowing more passengers to enjoy all that the lake has to offer, Turizmus.com reports.

Even more departures and new connections

The number of boat departures has significantly increased along the busiest routes. For example, there are now ten daily trips between Siófok and Balatonfüred. Service has also expanded between Balatonföldvár and Tihany. Evening trips are now available between Fonyód and Badacsony as well.

One of this year’s highlights is the introduction of new direct triangle routes connecting Révfülöp, Balatonboglár, and Balatonlelle, allowing travellers to move between these destinations without transfers. On the northern shore, two daily departures now connect Balatonalmádi and Alsóörs with Tihany and Balatonfüred.

Ferry schedules have also been extended: departures run every 30 minutes between Szántódrév (7:00 AM–11:30 PM) and Tihanyrév (7:15 AM–11:45 PM), with more frequent service during peak times, making it easier for drivers and cyclists to cross the lake.

Discounts for families and cyclists

As in previous years, BAHART is offering several discounts for the summer season. Families are a key focus: children aged 6–11 who present a Kajla Passport can ride scheduled boats free of charge, providing welcome savings for vacationing families.