How to travel from Eger to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between Eger and Budapest 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 Eger to Budapest 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 Budapest Kacsóh Pongrác út.

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

Volanbusz

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,705($9)
🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Budapest.

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

Tourist Taxi Eger

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Drive

Drive to Budapest.

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

There are several options for getting from Eger to Budapest 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 Eger and Budapest 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 Eger and Budapest by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eger to Budapest 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 Eger and Budapest, 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 Eger and Budapest. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Eger and Budapest with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Eger and Budapest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Eger and Budapest. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

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

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Eger and Budapest. 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 Eger to Budapest. We recommend that you take the bus to Budapest Kacsóh Pongrác út. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Eger and Budapest. 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 Eger to Budapest 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 Eger to Budapest

Compare travel optionsbetween Eger and Budapest

Transport options from Eger to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 40m
HUF 3,295($8)
every 30 mins133km (83 miles)
Train
1h 55m
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 Budapest

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Budapest
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Budapest