What is the cheapest way to get from Elek to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Elek to Budapest is to train which costs 7 000 Ft - 8 000 Ft and takes 3h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elek to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Elek to Budapest is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs 12 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Elek and Budapest?

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 19m.

How far is it from Elek to Budapest?

The distance between Elek and Budapest is 217 km. The road distance is 226.3 km.

How do I travel from Elek to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Elek to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs 7 000 Ft - 8 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Elek to Budapest?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Elek to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elek to Budapest bus from?

Elek to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Gyula, autóbusz-állomás station.

Train or bus from Elek to Budapest?

The best way to get from Elek to Budapest is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs 7 000 Ft - 8 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 500 Ft - 9 000 Ft and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Elek to Budapest bus arrive?

Elek to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar station.

Can I drive from Elek to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Elek to Budapest is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Elek to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6613+ hotels available in Budapest.

Elek to Budapest - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Elek to Budapest by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keletitrain Ic / ...
3h 49m
Ft 7,340–8,002
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gyula, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvarbus 1085
6h 19m
Ft 7,588–8,677
Night train
1. Take the night train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keletinighttrain Irn / ...
3h 58m
Ft 7,340–8,002
Drive 226.3 km
1. Drive from Elek to Budapestcar 226.3 km
2h 33m
Ft 12,776–18,454

Elek to Budapest by bus and train

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3h 49mAverage Duration

Ft 7,340Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.9 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Ketegyhaza to Budapest-Keleti every 4 hours. Tickets cost Ft 3,600–4,100 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Romanian Railways (CFR) 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 6,500–7,500 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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