How to travel from Budapest to Eger, Hungary

The distance between Budapest and Eger is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Budapest to Eger by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Eger Vasútállomás Bejárati út.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,295($8)
Operated by

Volanbusz

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Train

Take the train to Eger.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,705($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Eger.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HUF 61,780($150)
Operated by

Taxi 4

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Drive

Drive to Eger.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance130km (81 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Eger

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Eger by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 3,295 ($8) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 61,780 ($150).

The distance between Budapest and Eger is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Budapest and Eger by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Eger is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx HUF 61,780 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Eger, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 3,295 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Eger. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Eger with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Eger. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and Eger. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Budapest and Eger with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 40m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Budapest and Eger. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Eger. We recommend that you take the bus to Eger Vasútállomás Bejárati út. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Eger is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Eger.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Eger. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Eger is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around HUF 3,295 ($8).

How do I get from Budapest to Eger

Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Eger

Transport options from Budapest to Eger
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
HUF 3,295($8)
every 30 mins131km (82 miles)
Train
1h 50m
HUF 3,705($9)
hourly141km (87 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
HUF 61,780($150)
on demand130km (81 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
HUF 6,180($15)
on demand130km (81 miles)

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Airports near Eger

The following major airports near Eger offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Eger
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Eger