How to travel from Eger to Szolnok, Hungary

The distance between Eger and Szolnok is around 102km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Eger to Szolnok 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 Szolnok.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    HUF 2,885($7)
Operated by

Volanbusz

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Train

Take the train to Hatvan and then to Szolnok.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,705($9)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Szolnok.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HUF 53,545($130)
Operated by

Tourist Taxi Eger

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Drive

Drive to Szolnok.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance102km (63 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eger and Szolnok

There are several options for getting from Eger to Szolnok by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 2,885 ($7) and will take around 2h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 53,545 ($130).

The distance between Eger and Szolnok is around 102km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Eger and Szolnok by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eger to Szolnok is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx HUF 53,545 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Eger and Szolnok, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 2,885 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eger and Szolnok. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Eger to Szolnok. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hatvan. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Eger and Szolnok. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Szolnok. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Eger and Szolnok with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 5m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Eger and Szolnok. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 5m 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 Szolnok. We recommend that you take the bus to Szolnok. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Szolnok is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Szolnok.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Eger and Szolnok. The distance is around 102km (63 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eger to Szolnok is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around HUF 2,885 ($7).

How do I get from Eger to Szolnok

Compare travel optionsbetween Eger and Szolnok

Transport options from Eger to Szolnok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 5m
HUF 2,885($7)
5 times a day103km (64 miles)
Train
2h 10m
HUF 3,705($9)
hourly142km (89 miles)
Taxi
1h 40m
HUF 53,545($130)
on demand102km (63 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
HUF 4,940($12)
on demand102km (63 miles)

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Airports near Szolnok

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Szolnok
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Szolnok