The average train between Budapest and Mátészalka takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Budapest to Mátészalka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Budapest and Mátészalka. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Mátészalka at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Mátészalka? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Mátészalka. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati station and arriving at Mateszalka station via Debrecen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Budapest to Mátészalka train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Mátészalka train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Mateszalka station.
The distance between Budapest and Mátészalka is 250.7 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Mateszalka via Debrecen in around 5h 21m.