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Hungary by Train

 

Budapest is the main railway hub of the Hungarian railway network, with three large stations. From Budapest, a 7,606 km network radiates through the country with various connections to larger towns.

 

Train types in Hungary

If your Eurail Pass is valid in Hungary, you'll get access to Hungary's national railway company, MAV-START. You'll also get access to GYSEV/Raaberbahn trains that operate in the country.

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Popular connections

Route Regional Intercity (reservations)
Budapest to Debrecen 2h 50m 2h 15m
Budapest to Győr 1h 50m 1h 05m
Budapest to Pécs 4h (stopover) 2h 40m
Budapest to Szeged 3h 2h 10m

 

Reservations

Which trains in Hungary require reservations?

  • No reservations: Regional trains (RE) and Interregio (IR)
  • Optional: InterCity and EuroCity domestic trains
  • Compulsory: InterCity and Eurocity trains on certain international routes
  • Compulsory: EuroNight on all routes

 

How can I make reservations for trains in Hungary?

Eurail reservation self-service system

Administration costs when booking through Eurail self-service:

  • € 2,- p.p.per train
  • Additional € 9,- per order (for paper tickets)

With railway carriers


An explanation of how each booking platform works can be found here:
 How do I book my reservations

 

Locally at the train station

 

Get your Pass for Hungary

Hungary Pass

 

Use your whole vacation to discover Hungary by rail.

 

Standard prices from $ 100

Global Pass

 

Be free to explore Hungary and up to 32 other Eurail countries.


Standard prices from $ 233

 

Tips and tricks for Hungary

Quick facts

  • Capital: Budapest

  • Population: 10 million

  • Language: Hungarian

  • Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)

  • Dialing code: +36

 

MÁV-START Business Lounge

First class Eurail pass holders get free access to the VIP lounge at Budapest Keleti Railway Station.

 

See all pass benefits for Hungary

Airport - station links

If you arrive in Hungary by air, you can easily reach Budapest city center by train from Ferihegy International Airport Terminal 1.

 

Eurail aid office in Hungary

For help with your Eurail pass, you can visit the aid office in Budapest, József Attila str. 16. See Eurail aid offices for more details.

MÁV-START Business Lounge

First class Eurail pass holders get free access to the VIP lounge at Budapest Keleti Railway Station.

 

See all pass benefits for Hungary

 

Budapest main train stations

Budapest is a train travel hub, with 4 main stations:

  • Keleti: Located in the East. The main international and intercity railway station in Budapest.
  • Nyugati: Located in the North.
  • Deli: Located in the West.
  • Kelenföld: Located in the Southwest.

 

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Found yourself at the end of the line, but not at your destination? When public transportation ends, it's time to take matters into your own hands: rent a car for the last miles!

 

Eurailers get up to a 15% discount on all Avis retail prices. 

 

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