The distance between Budapest and Esztergom is around 46km (28 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 49min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Budapest to Esztergom by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Esztergom → Budapest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Esztergom.
Take the bus to Esztergom Vasútállomás.
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There are several options for getting from Budapest to Esztergom by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 1,235 ($3) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 49min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 2,470 ($6).
The distance between Budapest and Esztergom is around 46km (28 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 39km (24 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Budapest and Esztergom by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 49min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Esztergom is to drive which takes around 49min and will set you back approx HUF 2,470 ($6).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Esztergom, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 1,235 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Esztergom. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Esztergom with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 1hr.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Esztergom. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and Esztergom. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Budapest and Esztergom with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.
Volanbusz run regular bus services between Budapest and Esztergom. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Esztergom. We recommend that you take the train to Esztergom. instead which will take 1hr.
The closest major airport to Esztergom is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Esztergom.
Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Esztergom. The distance is around 52km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 49min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Esztergom is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around HUF 1,235 ($3).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1hr | HUF 1,235($3) | every 30 mins | 52km (33 miles) |
Bus | 1h 20m | HUF 1,235($3) | hourly | 46km (28 miles) |
Drive | 49min | HUF 2,470($6) | on demand | 52km (32 miles) |
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The following major airports near Esztergom offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.