How to travel from Miskolc to Esztergom, Hungary

The distance between Miskolc and Esztergom is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out EsztergomMiskolc if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 5,765($14)

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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Népliget bus station and then to Visegrád Nagymarosi rév.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 7,825($19)
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Drive

Drive to Esztergom.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance218km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miskolc and Esztergom

There are several options for getting from Miskolc to Esztergom by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 5,765 ($14) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 10,295 ($25).

The distance between Miskolc and Esztergom is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Miskolc and Esztergom by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miskolc to Esztergom is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx HUF 10,295 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Miskolc 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 Miskolc and Esztergom. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miskolc to Esztergom. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Blaha Lujza tér and Nyugati pályaudvar M. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) run train services between Miskolc and Esztergom. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Esztergom. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miskolc to Esztergom. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Budapest Népliget bus station and Visegrád Nagymarosi rév. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

FlixBus and Volanbusz run regular bus services between Miskolc and Esztergom. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 30m 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 Esztergom. We recommend that you take the train to Budapest-Keleti and then to Esztergom. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Miskolc and Esztergom. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miskolc to Esztergom is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around HUF 5,765 ($14).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miskolc and Esztergom

Transport options from Miskolc to Esztergom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
HUF 5,765($14)
every 3 hours236km (147 miles)
Train via Budapest-Nyugati5h 10m
HUF 8,235($20)
every 4 hours409km (254 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
HUF 7,825($19)
once daily275km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
HUF 10,295($25)
on demand218km (135 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