How to travel from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park, Hungary

The distance between Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park 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 Hortobágy National ParkSzentendre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Fuezesabony and then to Hortobagyi Halasto.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 4,120($10)

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Drive

Drive to Hortobágy National Park.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park

There are several options for getting from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 4,120 ($10) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 8,650 ($21).

The distance between Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx HUF 8,650 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 4,120 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Batthyány tér, Keleti pályaudvar, Fuezesabony and Hortobagyi Halasto. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park. We recommend that you drive to Hortobágy National Park. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park. We recommend that you take the train to Fuezesabony and then to Hortobagyi Halasto. instead which will take 3h 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 Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around HUF 4,120 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Szentendre and Hortobágy National Park

Transport options from Szentendre to Hortobágy National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
HUF 4,120($10)
every 3 hours206km (128 miles)
Train to Hortobagyi Halasto4h 10m
HUF 4,120($10)
once daily206km (128 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
HUF 8,650($21)
on demand182km (113 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