There are 4 ways to get from Elek to Budapest by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3h 48mFt 4,020–4,679Bus
- Take the bus from Gyula, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvarbus 1085
6h 23mFt 7,059–8,644Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keletinighttrain Irn / ...
3h 58mFt 6,720–7,279Drive 226.6 km
- Drive from Elek to Budapestcar 226.6 km
2h 33mFt 12,957–18,715
Elek to Budapest by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elek to Budapest is to train which costs 4 000 Ft - 4 700 Ft and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Elek to Budapest is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs 13 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Elek to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Elek, autóbusz-váróterem and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér M via Gyula, autóbusz-állomás and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Elek to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Ketegyhaza and arriving at Budapest-Keleti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Elek and Budapest is 217 km. The road distance is 226.6 km.
The best way to get from Elek to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs 4 000 Ft - 4 700 Ft.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Elek to Budapest, including transfers.
Elek to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Gyula, autóbusz-állomás station.
Elek to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Ketegyhaza station.
The best way to get from Elek to Budapest is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs 4 000 Ft - 4 700 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 000 Ft - 9 000 Ft and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Elek, Hungary and Budapest, Hungary?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keleti every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 6,300–6,800 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Hungarian Railways (MÁV) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Gyula, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 6,000–7,500 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,300–6,800
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,300–6,800
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,600–4,200
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Gyula, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,000–7,500
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
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Booking & Getting There
Elek to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar station.
Elek to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elek to Budapest is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Elek to Budapest.
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