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Budapest to Szeged by train
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From Budapest Nyugati to Szeged
Journey Summary
2hr 22min (approx)
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes*
Online bookings open: around 2 months ahead of the travel date
*Tickets will be more expensive (by less than the equivalent of €2s) if purchased at the station.
Tickets can be more expensive for departures on Friday and Sunday afternoons.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Hungary, we recommend taking a look at our guide to Hungarian train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Look more than 2 months ahead and you will only see the departure times on MAV
Book online from outside of Hungary and you will have to collect your ticket from a machine at Budapest-Nyugati station
Rail pass users need to reserve before boarding on Hungarian IC trains, reservations can be arranged at the ticket counters at Nyugati station.
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| MAV | * |
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Good to Know
Final Destination: Szeged
Note that these trains depart from Nyugati station in Budapest and NOT from Keleti station.
Also as far as we can tell, the trains used on this route aren't conventional Hungarian IC trains.
Instead more modern trains are used, similar to those used for other fast train ervices in Hungary, which aren't designated as IC services.
If that is the case these trains do have Wi-fi, spaces for bikes and have both wheelchair spaces and compatible toilets.
If you are new to travelling by train in Hungary, our Hungarian Train Travel Guide has both info and access to useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
Final Destination: Szeged
Note that these trains depart from Nyugati station in Budapest and NOT from Keleti station.
Also as far as we can tell, the trains used on this route aren't conventional Hungarian IC trains.
Instead more modern trains are used, similar to those used for other fast train ervices in Hungary, which aren't designated as IC services.
If that is the case these trains do have Wi-fi, spaces for bikes and have both wheelchair spaces and compatible toilets.
If you are new to travelling by train in Hungary, our Hungarian Train Travel Guide has both info and access to useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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