Letenye

Letenye is a town in Zala County, on the border with Croatia.

Understand

Letenye was first mentioned in 1341. It was elevated to town status in 1989.

This article includes travel-related information not only for Letenye, but also for the surrounding rural areas.

Get in

By train

The closest train station is in Nagykanizsa. From Budapest-Déli pályaudvar, you can travel by train to Nagykanizsa train station, then transfer to the local bus 18 towards the bus station, then transfer again to regional buses towards Letenye. The whole journey from Budapest to Letenye takes 4.5 hours and costs 5020 Ft.

By bus

Frequent buses are available from Nagykanizsa. The journey takes about 45 minutes and costs 465 Ft. From Budapest-Népliget, you have to transfer in Nagykanizsa. The whole journey from Budapest takes 4 hours and costs 4770 Ft.

🌍 Letenye Bus Station, Szabadság tér 10, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Dec 2018)

Get around

There is no local public transport or taxi service. You can use the regional buses operated by ÉNYKK.

By narrow-gauge train

Csömödér State Forest Railway (Csömödéri Állami Erdei Vasút) operates narrow-gauge trains between Lenti and Kistolmács. The trains are operated only between April 21 and September 29 from Monday to Saturday. The ticket costs for adult: 300–1400 Ft; for student, senior: 250–900 Ft (depending on the distance).

🌍 Kistolmács narrow-gauge railway station, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. (updated Dec 2018)

See

Narrow-gauge train in Kistolmács

Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion

In Letenye:

• 🌍 Fáma Háza, Pozsonyi utca 21, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Only on appointment. Exhibition of local folk and folk art collections. Free entrance. (updated Dec 2018)
• 🌍 Szapáry–Andrássy Mansion, Town History Museum (Letenyei Szapáry–Andrássy-kastély, Várostörténeti Kiállítás), Szabadság tér 15, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–F 08:00–21:00. Built by Péter Szapáry in 1760s. It's used as community center. There is an exhibition about the history of town. A more than 250 years old plane tree can be found in the mansion's park. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Trinity Roman Catholic Parish Church (Szentháromság római katolikus plébániatemplom), Szabadság tér. Built in 1765 in Baroque style. (updated Nov 2018)

In Becsehely:

• 🌍 All Saints Roman Catholic Church (Mindenszentek római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 212, Pola, Becsehely. Built in 1774 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2018)
• 🌍 John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Keresztelő Szent János római katolikus templom), Kossuth Lajos utca 40, Becsehely. Built in 1758 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2018)

In Kiscsehi:

• 🌍 Zichy Hunting Mansion and Arboretum Budafa (Zichy-vadászkastély és Budafai Arborétum), Budafapuszta, Kiscsehi, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Apr 7–Apr 30 Oct 3–Oct 31 W Sa Su 10:00-16:00, May 1–Jun 17 Tu–Su 10:00–18:00, Jun 20–Aug 29 We 10:00–16:00, Sa Su 10:00–18:00. Built in the second half of the 19th century. Folk monument. Adult: 500 Ft, children: 200 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In Muraszemenye:

• 🌍 Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church (Szent Bertalan apostol római katolikus templom), Fő tér, Muraszemenye. Built in 1741 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2018)
• 🌍 Granary (Magtár), II. Rákóczi Ferenc út 50, Muraszemenye. (updated Dec 2018)

In Tótszentmárton:

• 🌍 Ruins of Bedekovich Mansion (Bedekovich-kúria romjai), Petőfi Sándor utca 26, Tótszentmárton. Built in the 18th century. (updated Dec 2018)
• 🌍 Saint Martin Roman Catholic Church (Szent Márton római katolikus templom), Dózsa György tér 2, Tótszentmárton. Built in 1777 in Baroque style. (updated Dec 2018)

Do

• 🌍 Letenye Thermal Bath (Letenyei strand- és termálfürdő), Platánfa utca 1 (Take Motorway #7 toward west), ☎ [phone]. Closed in 2018. Located in the Park of Szapáry castle. 50℃ thermal water. 33×20 meters large swimming pool, a circular children's pool, volleyball and football fields. Adult: 1200 Ft; youth, senior: 900 Ft; children: 650 Ft. Discounts after 17:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Bázakerettye Thermal Bath (Bázakerettyei strand és termálfürdő), Sport út 1, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone]. Jun 1–Aug 31 M–Th 09:00–19:00, F–Su 09:00–20:00. Adult: 1600 Ft; senior: 1100 Ft; student: 1050 Ft. Discounts after 17:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Lake Kistolmács (Kistolmácsi-tó), Kistolmács. Artificial lake with beach and fishing possibilities. (updated Nov 2018)

Buy

Zichy Hunting Mansion in Budafapuszta

Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Muraszemenye

• 🌍 CBA, Séta tér 2. M–F 07:00–17:00, Sa 07:00–13:00. (updated Dec 2018)
• 🌍 Spar Letenye, Kossuth Lajos utca 2, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–F 06:30–20:00, Sa 06:30–17:00, Su 08:00–13:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Coop Mini, Fő út 3, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone]. (updated Dec 2018)

Eat

In Letenye:

• 🌍 Colorado Pub and Pizzeria, Kossuth Lajos utca 22, ☎ [phone]. M–Th Su 09:00–22:00, F–Sa 09:00–00:00. Pizzeria and fast food bar. 1400 Ft, pizza: 1400 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Csikidam Ice Cream Shop and Food Bar, Szabadság tér 10. M–F 08:00–20:00, Sa–Su 09:00–20:00. Fast food bar. Hamburger: 500 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 M7 Restaurant, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 36, e-mail: [e-mail]. 11:00–21:00. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine and specialties like dödölle (pan fried potato dumplings) with sour cream and fried onions. 1690 Ft, lunch menu: 850 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Zsiráf Pizzeria and Restaurant, Szabadság tér 1, ☎ [phone]. M–Sa 09:30–22:00, Su 10:00–22:00. Pizzeria with some traditional food. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Fortuna Restaurant and Guesthouse, Petôfi Sándor utca 43, Kistolmács, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. May–Aug 12:00–20:00. Traditional restaurant and pizzeria. Single room: 4000 Ft, double room: 8000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kerettye Restaurant, Olaj út 1, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Traditional restaurant with local cuisine. Lunch menu: 770 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Drink

In Letenye:

• 🌍 Gerő Confectionery Letenye, Szabadság tér 7, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M–Th 08:00–19:00, F–Sa 08:00–20:00. Su 09:00–19:00. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Bázis, Zrínyi út 5, Borsfa. M–F 08:00–22:00, Sa 08:00–00:00, Su 10:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Hajnalka Presszó, Béke utca 9, Tótszentmárton. M–Th Su 07:00–21:00, F–Sa 07:00–23:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kis Joy's Pub, Petőfi Sándor utca 1, Molnári, ☎ [phone]. 08:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Tó Büfé, Petőfi Sándor utca 41, Kistolmács. M–F 07:00–20:00, Sa–Su 07:00–22:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	Under 6500 Ft
Mid-range	6500–10500 Ft
Splurge	Over 10500 Ft

Budget

In Letenye:

• 🌍 Fapuma Motel and Pub, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 42, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 2800 Ft, double room: 5600 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Erdei Hostel, Fő út 8, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 2600 Ft per person. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kemping Kantin, Petőfi utca 7, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. May 1–Aug 31. Single room: 2500 Ft, double room: 5000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Kerettye Hostel, Olajmunkás köz 15, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. 2600 Ft per person. (updated Nov 2018)

Mid-range

Lake Kistolmács

Bázakerettye Thermal Bath

In Letenye:

• 🌍 M7 Galéria Guesthouse, Bajcsy Zsilinszky utca 36, ☎ [phone]. Check-in: 16:00, check-out: 10:00. Single room: 6745 Ft, double room: 8670 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Azálea Guesthouse, Fő út 40, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 6000 Ft, double room: 9500 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Nefelejcs Apartment House, Petőfi Sándor utca 45, Kistolmács, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 5880 Ft, double room: 9800 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Rózsa Apartment, Rózsa utca 2, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 3500 Ft, double room: 7000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Splurge

In Letenye:

• 🌍 Arany Bárány Guesthouse and Lila Bistro, Szabadság tér 1, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Bistro: M–Sa 07:00–22:00. The building was bbuilt around 1800 in Baroque style. Double room: 13485 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Radics Guesthouse and Restaurant, Rákóczi utca 98, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Traditional restaurant. Single room: 15000 Ft, double room: 18500 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

In the surroundings:

• 🌍 Bonne Chance Hotel, Fő út 72, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 17660 Ft, double room: 26325 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)
• 🌍 Zalagyöngye Guesthouse, Iskola utca 14, Bázakerettye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Single room: 5000 Ft, double room: 10000 Ft. (updated Nov 2018)

Connect

Letenye's postal code is H-8868, and its telephone area code is 93.

• 🌍 Letenye Post Office, Szabadság tér 20, Letenye, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. M 08:00–16:00, Tu–F 08:00–16:00. (updated Nov 2018)

Go next

• Csurgó – town 57 km southeast
• Lenti – town with thermal bath and narrow gauge railway 32 km north
• Nagykanizsa – city with historical downtown 27 km east
• Pacsa – small town 55 km northeast
• Zalaegerszeg – city 55 km northeast
• Zalakaros – town with famous thermal spa 46 km east
• Zalalövő – small town 58 km north

Routes through Letenye

Becomes ← ←	W  E	→ Nagykanizsa → Budapest
Maribor ← Becomes ←	W  E	→ END