The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Szeged
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
162 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Szeged is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Szeged will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Budapest for Szeged on Thu, Nov 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 162 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Budapest to Szeged
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Szeged among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 162 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Szeged
Trains from Budapest to Szeged run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Szeged trainsHungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Szeged from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Szeged
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Szeged by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Szeged, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest-Nyugati, which is located around 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Szeged, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Szeged
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
Most popular train connections from Budapest
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