There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Elek by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Ketegyhazatrain Ic
3h 58mFt 4,045–4,636Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Gyula, autóbusz-állomásbus 1085
6h 32mFt 7,550–9,200Drive 227 km
- Drive from Budapest to Elekcar 227 km
2h 43mFt 13,108–18,934Train via Loekoeshaza
- Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Loekoeshazatrain 347
5h 12mFt 16,100–23,250
Budapest to Elek by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Elek is to train which costs 4 000 Ft - 4 700 Ft and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Elek is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs 13 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Elek. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at Elek, autóbusz-váróterem via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar and Gyula, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Budapest and Elek is 216 km. The road distance is 227 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Elek without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs 4 000 Ft - 4 700 Ft.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Budapest to Elek, including transfers.
Budapest to Elek bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Elek is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs 4 000 Ft - 4 700 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 500 Ft - 9 500 Ft and takes 6h 32m.
Budapest to Elek bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Gyula, autóbusz-állomás station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Elek is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Budapest to Elek.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Elek, Hungary?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Ketegyhaza hourly. Tickets cost Ft 3,600–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Gyula, autóbusz-állomás once daily. Tickets cost Ft 6,500–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Ketegyhaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,600–4,100
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
Train from Koebanya-Kispest to Loekoeshaza
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 15,000–22,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Gyula, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,500–8,000
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Schedules at
- https://emma.mav.hu/#/route?ui_activeItinerary=-1
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