How to travel from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park, Hungary

The distance between Budapest and Hortobágy National Park is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park by 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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Train via Fuezesabony

Take the train to Fuezesabony and then to Hortobagyi Halasto.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,705($9)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Hortobágy National Park.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HUF 70,020($170)
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Drive

Drive to Hortobágy National Park.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Hortobágy National Park

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 3,705 ($9) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 70,020 ($170).

The distance between Budapest and Hortobágy National Park is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Budapest and Hortobágy National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx HUF 70,020 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Hortobágy National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 3,705 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Hortobágy National Park. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hortobagyi Halasto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Hortobágy National Park. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Budapest and Hortobágy National Park. We recommend that you take a taxi to Hortobágy National Park. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Hortobagyi Halasto. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Hortobágy National Park is Debrecen International Airport (DEB) (DEB) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Hortobágy National Park.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Hortobágy National Park. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around HUF 3,705 ($9).

How do I get from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Hortobágy National Park

Transport options from Budapest to Hortobágy National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Fuezesabony + 1 similar
2h 55m
HUF 3,705($9)
every 3 hours181km (112 miles)
Train3h 25m
HUF 3,705($9)
once daily181km (112 miles)
Taxi
2h 5m
HUF 70,020($170)
on demand178km (111 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
HUF 8,235($20)
on demand178km (111 miles)

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Airports near Hortobágy National Park

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

DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Hortobágy National Park
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Hortobágy National Park