How to travel from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged, Hungary

The distance between Hortobágy National Park and Szeged is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged 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 SzegedHortobágy National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Debrecen then Cegled and then to Szeged.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 6,180($15)
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Drive

Drive to Szeged.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance205km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hortobágy National Park and Szeged

There are several options for getting from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 6,180 ($15) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 9,475 ($23).

The distance between Hortobágy National Park and Szeged is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Hortobágy National Park and Szeged by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx HUF 9,475 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Hortobágy National Park and Szeged, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 6,180 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hortobágy National Park and Szeged. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hortobagyi Halasto, Debrecen and Cegled. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Hortobágy National Park and Szeged. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Szeged. We recommend that you drive to Szeged. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged. We recommend that you take the train to Debrecen then Cegled and then to Szeged. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Hortobágy National Park and Szeged. The distance is around 205km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around HUF 6,180 ($15).

How do I get from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged

Compare travel optionsbetween Hortobágy National Park and Szeged

Transport options from Hortobágy National Park to Szeged
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
HUF 6,180($15)
every 3 hours317km (197 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
HUF 9,475($23)
on demand205km (127 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