This meant more trains will be available to reach Lake Balaton from Budapest and other parts of the country.

"In line with the practice of the last few years, we are preparing not only more trains and thus more frequent services but also more bicycle transport capacity, higher quality and additional services," MÁV-Start, the passenger unit of the firm, said.

In addition to the standard trains, which run on average every hour, the larger coastal towns will be served by additional services.

Compared to the so-called winter/off-season timetable, the pre-season schedule will be extended, with more IC coaches and multiple units, providing more space for passengers than in the early spring.