How to travel from Esztergom to Szeged, Hungary

The distance between Esztergom and Szeged is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Esztergom 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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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Nyugati and then to Szeged.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 4,940($12)
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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Népliget Autóbusz Állomás and then to Szeged.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HUF 7,415($18)
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Drive

Drive to Szeged.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance223km (139 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esztergom and Szeged

There are several options for getting from Esztergom to Szeged by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 4,940 ($12) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 10,295 ($25).

The distance between Esztergom and Szeged is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Esztergom and Szeged by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esztergom to Szeged is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx HUF 10,295 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Esztergom and Szeged, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 4,940 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Esztergom and Szeged. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Esztergom to Szeged. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Nyugati. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Esztergom and Szeged. Trains depart hourly 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Esztergom and Szeged. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Esztergom to Szeged. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Visegrád Nagymarosi rév and Budapest Népliget Autóbusz Állomás. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Volanbusz and FlixBus run regular bus services between Esztergom and Szeged. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 15m 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 Szeged. We recommend that you take the train to Budapest-Nyugati and then to Szeged. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Szeged is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 147km (92 miles) from Szeged.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Esztergom and Szeged. The distance is around 223km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esztergom to Szeged is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around HUF 4,940 ($12).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Esztergom and Szeged

Transport options from Esztergom to Szeged
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
HUF 4,940($12)
hourly242km (150 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
HUF 7,415($18)
6 times a week254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
HUF 10,295($25)
on demand223km (139 miles)

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Airports near Szeged

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
147km (92 miles) from Szeged
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Szeged