How to travel from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs, Hungary

The distance between Hortobágy National Park and Pécs is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs 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 PécsHortobágy 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 Pecs.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 8,235($20)

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Drive

Drive to Pécs.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance379km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hortobágy National Park and Pécs

There are several options for getting from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 8,235 ($20) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 17,710 ($43).

The distance between Hortobágy National Park and Pécs is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Hortobágy National Park and Pécs by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx HUF 17,710 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Hortobágy National Park and Pécs, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 8,235 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hortobágy National Park and Pécs. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hortobagyi Halasto, Fuezesabony and Budapest-Keleti. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Hortobágy National Park and Pécs. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Pécs. We recommend that you drive to Pécs. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs. We recommend that you take the train to Fuezesabony then Budapest-Keleti and then to Pecs. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Pécs is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 170km (106 miles) from Pécs.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hortobágy National Park and Pécs. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around HUF 8,235 ($20).

How do I get from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs

Compare travel optionsbetween Hortobágy National Park and Pécs

Transport options from Hortobágy National Park to Pécs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
HUF 8,235($20)
every 4 hours416km (258 miles)
Train via Budapest-Keleti6h 20m
HUF 8,235($20)
once daily416km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
HUF 17,710($43)
on demand379km (236 miles)

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Airports near Pécs

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Pécs
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
302km (187 miles) from Pécs