How to travel from Miskolc to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between Miskolc and Budapest is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Miskolc to Budapest by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,705($9)
Operated byHungarian Railways (MÁV)+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Airport.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 6,590($16)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Budapest.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HUF 70,020($170)
Operated by

Non Stop Taxi

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Budapest.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance184km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miskolc and Budapest

There are several options for getting from Miskolc to Budapest by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 3,705 ($9) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 70,020 ($170).

The distance between Miskolc and Budapest is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Miskolc and Budapest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miskolc to Budapest is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx HUF 70,020 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Miskolc and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 3,705 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miskolc and Budapest. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Miskolc and Budapest with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2hrs.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) run train services between Miskolc and Budapest. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Miskolc and Budapest. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miskolc to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Budapest Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Miskolc and Budapest. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miskolc to Budapest. We recommend that you take the train to Budapest-Keleti. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Miskolc and Budapest. The distance is around 184km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miskolc to Budapest is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around HUF 3,705 ($9).

How do I get from Miskolc to Budapest

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Transport options from Miskolc to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
HUF 3,705($9)
hourly181km (112 miles)
Bus
2h 40m
HUF 6,590($16)
once daily207km (129 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
HUF 70,020($170)
on demand184km (114 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
HUF 8,650($21)
on demand184km (114 miles)

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Airports near Budapest

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Budapest
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Budapest