How to travel from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom, Hungary

The distance between Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EsztergomHortobágy National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Fuezesabony then Budapest-Keleti and then to Esztergom.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 5,765($14)
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Drive

Drive to Esztergom.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance213km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom

There are several options for getting from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 5,765 ($14) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 9,885 ($24).

The distance between Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 180km (112 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx HUF 9,885 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 5,765 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hortobagyi Halasto, Fuezesabony, Budapest-Keleti, Blaha Lujza tér and Nyugati pályaudvar M. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom. We recommend that you drive to Esztergom. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom. We recommend that you take the train to Fuezesabony then Budapest-Keleti and then to Esztergom. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Esztergom is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Esztergom.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hortobágy National Park and Esztergom. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around HUF 5,765 ($14).

How do I get from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom

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Transport options from Hortobágy National Park to Esztergom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
HUF 5,765($14)
every 3 hours236km (147 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
HUF 9,885($24)
on demand213km (132 miles)

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Airports near Esztergom

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Esztergom
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Esztergom