Budapest to Szeged train with Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

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Northern Rail (3)
1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Szeged

Showing times and prices for Feb 26

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Budapest for Szeged on Thu, Feb 26, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Feb 26 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, Feb 26 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.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
10:00PM2h47
Budapest
12:47AMSzeged
81One-way
0 transfers

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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€8

Average price

Cheapest

€20

Average price

2h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 41m

Average total duration

4h 11m

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30m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Budapest to Szeged

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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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

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)

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Average Duration
2h 26m
Cheapest Price
€8
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) frequency
12 a day

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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Budapest to Szeged can start from as little as €8 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Budapest to Szeged is €8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Budapest to Szeged is 2h 26m to travel the 162 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Budapest to Szeged leaves at 4:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Budapest to Szeged leaves at 10:00 PM.
Yes,there are 12 direct trains a day from Budapest to Szeged with Hungarian Railways (MÁV). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Budapest to Szeged, you can count on Hungarian Railways (MÁV) for the best way to get you to Szeged. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Budapest and Szeged and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Szeged from Budapest is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 26m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Budapest and Szeged including taking a train and bus.

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