The average train between Salgótarján and Budapest takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Salgótarján 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 hourly between Salgótarján and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Salgótarján is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Budapest at 4:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salgótarján to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Salgótarján station and arriving at Budapest station via Hatvan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Salgótarján to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Salgotarjan station.
Salgótarján to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
The distance between Salgótarján and Budapest is 87.8 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Salgotarjan to Budapest-Keleti via Hatvan in around 2h 20m.