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Trains in Hungary

 

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 Interrail 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.

Map with main train connections in Hungary

 

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?

Interrail reservation self-service system

Administration costs when booking through Interrail 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

Interrail Hungary Pass

 
  • Offers you extensive rail travel in Hungary.

  • Youth, senior and family discounts available.

  • 1st class Pass Holders have free access to the VIP lounge in Budapest.

  • Prices from € 91

 

View Hungary Passes  

Interrail Global Pass

 
  • Offers you train travel in 33 European countries including Hungary.

  • Youth, senior and family discounts available.

  • Prices from € 212

 

View Global Passes 

 

Tips and tricks 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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