The average train between Budapest and Mátészalka takes 5h 19m 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 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Mátészalka. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Mátészalka station via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
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 297 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Mateszalka via Debrecen in around 5h 21m.