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There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Szeged by train, bus, rideshare or car

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  1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szeged

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Rideshare

  1. Take the rideshare from Budapest to Szeged

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Deák Ferenc tér M to Liszt Ferenc Airport 2
  2. Take the bus from Budapest Airport to Szeged

Drive

  1. Drive from Budapest to Szeged

Budapest to Szeged by train

119 Weekly Trains
2h 22m Average Duration
3 300 Ft Cheapest Price
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The cost-effective way to get from Budapest to Szeged is to rideshare, which costs 3 211 Ft and takes 2h 17m.

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The quickest way to get from Budapest to Szeged is to drive which costs 10 000 Ft - 16 000 Ft and takes 1h 43m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Szeged. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at Szeged via Budapest Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Szeged. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.

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The distance between Budapest and Szeged is 162 km. The road distance is 171.9 km.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Szeged without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs 3 300 Ft - 3 900 Ft.

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The train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szeged takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Budapest to Szeged bus services, operated by BKK, depart from Deák Ferenc tér M station.

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Budapest to Szeged train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

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The best way to get from Budapest to Szeged is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs 3 300 Ft - 3 900 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft and takes 3h 30m.

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Map of how to get from Budapest to Szeged.
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  • Distance: 162.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Szeged, Hungary?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szeged hourly. Tickets cost 3 300 Ft - 3 900 Ft and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest to Szeged via Liszt Ferenc Airport 2 and Budapest Airport in around 3h 30m.

Train operators
Bus operators
BKK
Phone
+36 1 3 255 255
Email
bkk@bkk.hu
Website
bkk.hu
Bus from Deák Ferenc tér M to Liszt Ferenc Airport 2
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
2 200 Ft
Website
BKK
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Airport to Szeged
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
5 500 Ft - 8 000 Ft
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Other operators
BlaBlaCar
Phone
+3 318 576 2228
Website
blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Szeged
Ave. Duration
2h 17m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
3 211 Ft
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blablacar.co.uk

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Budapest to Szeged bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Szeged station.

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Budapest to Szeged train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Szeged station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Szeged is 172 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Budapest to Szeged.

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There are 396+ hotels available in Szeged. Prices start at 7 985 Ft per night.

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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Szeged. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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