How to travel from Esztergom to Eger, Hungary

The distance between Esztergom and Eger is around 166km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Esztergom to Eger 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 EgerEsztergom if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aquincum Felsoe and then to Eger.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 5,355($13)
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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Stádion Autóbusz Állomas and then to Eger Vasútállomás Bejárati út.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 5,355($13)
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Volanbusz

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Drive

Drive to Eger.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance166km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esztergom and Eger

There are several options for getting from Esztergom to Eger by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 5,355 ($13) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 7,825 ($19).

The distance between Esztergom and Eger is around 166km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Esztergom and Eger by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esztergom to Eger is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx HUF 7,825 ($19).

The cheapest way to travel between Esztergom and Eger, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 5,355 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Esztergom and Eger. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Esztergom to Eger. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aquincum Felsoe, Batthyány tér and Keleti pályaudvar. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Esztergom and Eger. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Esztergom and Eger. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Esztergom to Eger. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Visegrád Nagymarosi rév and Budapest Stádion Autóbusz Állomas. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Esztergom and Eger. Buses run on demand and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esztergom to Eger. We recommend that you take the train to Aquincum Felsoe and then to Eger. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Eger is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Eger.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Esztergom and Eger. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esztergom to Eger is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around HUF 5,355 ($13).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Esztergom and Eger

Transport options from Esztergom to Eger
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
HUF 5,355($13)
hourly194km (121 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
HUF 5,355($13)
hourly201km (125 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
HUF 7,825($19)
on demand166km (103 miles)

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Airports near Eger

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Eger
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Eger