How to travel from Pécs to Hortobágy National Park, Hungary

The distance between Pécs and Hortobágy National Park is around 380km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Pécs to Hortobágy National Park 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 Hortobágy National ParkPécs if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti then Fuezesabony and then to Hortobagyi Halasto.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 8,235($20)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Budapest Kelenföld bus station then take the train to Hortobagyi Halasto.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HUF 10,710($26)
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Drive

Drive to Hortobágy National Park.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance380km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pécs and Hortobágy National Park

There are several options for getting from Pécs to Hortobágy National Park by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 8,235 ($20) and will take around 5h 40m. 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 Pécs and Hortobágy National Park is around 380km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Pécs and Hortobágy National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Pécs and Hortobágy National Park, 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 Pécs and Hortobágy National Park. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pécs to Hortobágy National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Fuezesabony and Hortobagyi Halasto. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Pécs and Hortobágy National Park. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Pécs and Hortobágy National Park. We recommend that you drive to Hortobágy National Park. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pécs to Hortobágy National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Budapest-Keleti then Fuezesabony and then to Hortobagyi Halasto. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hortobágy National Park is Debrecen International Airport (DEB) (DEB) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Hortobágy National Park.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pécs and Hortobágy National Park. The distance is around 380km (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 Pécs to Hortobágy National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around HUF 8,235 ($20).

How do I get from Pécs to Hortobágy National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Pécs and Hortobágy National Park

Transport options from Pécs to Hortobágy National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 40m
HUF 8,235($20)
every 4 hours416km (258 miles)
Train via Budapest-Keleti6h 10m
HUF 8,235($20)
once daily416km (258 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 30m
HUF 10,710($26)
3 times a week434km (269 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
HUF 17,710($43)
on demand380km (236 miles)

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Airports near Hortobágy National Park

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

DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Hortobágy National Park
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Hortobágy National Park