The average train between Mátészalka and Budapest takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Mátészalka to Budapest. 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 3 hours between Mátészalka and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Mátészalka is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mátészalka to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Mátészalka station and arriving at Budapest station via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Mátészalka to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Mateszalka station.
Mátészalka to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
The distance between Mátészalka and Budapest is 250.7 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Mateszalka to Budapest-Nyugati via Debrecen in around 4h 50m.