There are 6 ways to get from Szolnok to Budapest by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-NyugatiIr / ...
1h 19mFt 3,900–4,200Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Szolnok to Budapest104.6 km
1h 45mFt 1,383Bus via Jászberény
- Take the bus from Szolnok, autóbusz-állomás to Jászberény, autóbusz-állomás1515 / ...
- Take the bus from Jászberény, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar1070 / ...
3h 16mBus
- Take the bus from Szolnok, Zagyva-híd to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar1077
4h 18mDrive 105.7 km
- Drive from Szolnok to Budapest105.7 km
1h 19mFt 6,095–8,804Taxi
- Take the taxi from Szolnok to Budapest105.7 km
1h 19mFt 35,000–42,000
Szolnok to Budapest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Szolnok to Budapest is to rideshare which costs 1 383 Ft and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Szolnok to Budapest is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 3 900 Ft - 4 200 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Szolnok, Zagyva-híd and arriving at Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Szolnok and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Szolnok and Budapest is 100 km. The road distance is 105.7 km.
The best way to get from Szolnok to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 3 900 Ft - 4 200 Ft.
The train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugati takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Szolnok to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Szolnok, autóbusz-állomás station.
Szolnok to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Szolnok station.
The best way to get from Szolnok to Budapest is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 3 900 Ft - 4 200 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Jászberény, which costs and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Szolnok, Hungary and Budapest, Hungary?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugati every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Ft 1,800–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Szolnok, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar via Jászberény, autóbusz-állomás in around 3h 16m.
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- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,800–2,100
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Szolnok to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,900–4,200
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Bus from Szolnok, autóbusz-állomás to Jászberény, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Schedules at
- https://emma.mav.hu/#/route?ui_activeItinerary=-1
Bus from Jászberény, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Schedules at
- https://emma.mav.hu/#/route?ui_activeItinerary=-1
Bus from Szolnok, Zagyva-híd to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Schedules at
- https://emma.mav.hu/#/route?ui_activeItinerary=-1
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Szolnok to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,383
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- Ft 35,000–42,000
Szolnok Fix Taxi
- Phone
- +36 20 223 4505
- Website
- szolnok-privat-taxi.business.site
Gábriel és Tiszataxi Egyesület
- Phone
- +36 56 333 333
- Website
- tiszataxi.109.hu
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More Questions & Answers
Szolnok to Budapest bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Jászberény, autóbusz-állomás station.
Szolnok to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Szolnok to Budapest is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Szolnok to Budapest.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Szolnok and Budapest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.