The average train between Budapest and Salgótarján takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Budapest to Salgótarján. 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 hourly between Budapest and Salgótarján. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Salgótarján at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Salgótarján. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Salgótarján station via Hatvan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Budapest to Salgótarján train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest to Salgótarján train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Salgotarjan station.
The distance between Budapest and Salgótarján is 87.8 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Salgotarjan via Hatvan in around 2h 32m.