Budapest
Visit Budapest by train and see the vibrant colors of the city and its architecture with our Eurail Pass.
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
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.
- Route map
- Domestic trains
- International trains
- Night trains
- Private railway
Intercity trains in Hungary
Fast trains (regional or interregional): Reservations not required.
Regional trains: Reservations not required.
EuroCity (EC): Domestic travel; reservations are optional.
InterCity (IC): Domestic travel; reservations are required.
International trains
Railjet (RJ): International high speed trains; reservations are optional.
Night trains
EuroNight (EC): Night trains; reservations are required.
Private railway companies
The private railway lines operated by the Austrian-Hungarian railway company GYSEV (known in Austria as Raaberbahn) can also be accessed with your Interrail Pass.
GYSEV operates a number of train routes, including:
Sopron to Ebenfurth (Austria)
Fertöszentmiklós to Neusiedl/See (Austria)
Popular connections
- Domestic routes
- International routes
| Route | Regional | Intercity (reservations) |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest to Debrecen | 2:50 | 2:15 |
| Budapest to Győr | 1:50 | 1:05 |
| Budapest to Pécs | 4:00 (stopover) |
2:40 |
| Budapest to Szeged | 3:00 | 2:10 |
| Route | Which train? | Travel time | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest to Bratislava (Slovakia) | EuroCity | 2:40 | Optional |
| Budapest to Bucharest (Romania) | EuroNight Ister | 16:00 (overnight) | Required |
| Budapest to Ljubljana (Slovenia) | Fast train | 9:05 | Optional |
| Budapest to Munich (Germany) | RailJet | 6:55 | Required |
| Budapest to Prague (Czech Republic) | EuroCity | 6:45 | Optional |
| Budapest to Vienna (Austria) | EuroCity / RailJet | 2:40 | Optional / Required |
| Budapest to Warsaw (Poland) | EuroCity | 9:45 | Required |
| Budapest to Zagreb (Croatia) | InterCity | 6:20 | Optional |
Reservations
Reservations
Some domestic trains in Hungary require a reservation:
For IC (InterCity) and IP (InterPici) trains reservations is compulsory.
For domestic journeys with EC (EuroCity) reservation is optional.
View reservation fees for domestic trains.
For the international Railjet train to Switzerland and Germany reservation is optional.
View reservation fees for international trains.
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Tips and tricks 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.
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Budapest main train stations
Budapest is a train travel hub, with 3 main stations:
Keleti: Located in the east. The main international and intercity railway station in Budapest.
Nyugati: Located in the west.
Deli: Located in the south.
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