The distance between Budapest and Szeged is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Budapest to Szeged by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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There are several options for getting from Budapest to Szeged by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 3,705 ($9) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 8,235 ($20).
The distance between Budapest and Szeged is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Budapest and Szeged by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Szeged is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx HUF 8,235 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Szeged, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 3,705 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Szeged. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Szeged with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Szeged. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Szeged. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Szeged. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Liszt Ferenc Airport 2. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
FlixBus and Volanbusz run regular bus services between Budapest and Szeged. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Szeged. We recommend that you take the train to Szeged. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Szeged is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 147km (92 miles) from Szeged.
Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Szeged. The distance is around 172km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Szeged is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around HUF 3,705 ($9).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | HUF 3,705($9) | hourly | 190km (118 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 25m | HUF 6,180($15) | 4 times a week | 187km (116 miles) |
Bus via Szentes | 3h 40m | HUF 4,530($11) | every 3 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | HUF 8,235($20) | on demand | 172km (107 miles) |
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The following major airports near Szeged offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.