How to travel from Szolnok to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between Szolnok and Budapest is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Szolnok 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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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Nyugati.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 2,470($6)
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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,705($9)
Operated by

Volanbusz

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Budapest.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HUF 53,545($130)
Operated by

Szolnok Fix Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Budapest.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance106km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Szolnok and Budapest

There are several options for getting from Szolnok to Budapest by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 2,470 ($6) and will take around 1h 15m.

The distance between Szolnok and Budapest is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Szolnok and Budapest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Szolnok to Budapest is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx HUF 2,470 ($6).

The cheapest way to travel between Szolnok and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 2,470 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Szolnok and Budapest. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Szolnok and Budapest with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 15m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Szolnok and Budapest. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Szolnok and Budapest. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Szolnok to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Budapest. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Szolnok and Budapest. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Szolnok to Budapest. We recommend that you take the train to Budapest-Nyugati. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Szolnok and Budapest. The distance is around 106km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Szolnok to Budapest is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around HUF 2,470 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Szolnok and Budapest

Transport options from Szolnok to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
HUF 2,470($6)
hourly100km (62 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
HUF 3,705($9)
twice daily113km (70 miles)
Taxi
1h 20m
HUF 53,545($130)
on demand106km (66 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
HUF 4,940($12)
on demand106km (66 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