There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Arka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Novajidranytrain Ic
4h 21mFt 4,598–5,263Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Miskolc Bus stationbus 986
- Take the bus from Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás to Boldogkőváralja, arkai elágazásbus 3723
6h 20mFt 8,278–11,703Drive 232.4 km
- Drive from Budapest to Arkacar 232.4 km
2h 20mFt 13,122–18,954Train, line 3809 bus
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti pu to Forro-Encstrain Ic 182 / ...
- Take the bus from Encs, autóbusz-állomás to Arka, községházabus 3809 / ...
4h 32mFt 4,822–8,047
Budapest to Arka by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Arka is to train which costs 4 600 Ft - 5 500 Ft and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Arka is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs 13 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Arka. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Arka, községháza via Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás and Boldogkőváralja, arkai elágazás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Arka. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Novajidrany via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Budapest and Arka is 244 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Arka without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs 4 600 Ft - 5 500 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Budapest to Arka, including transfers.
Budapest to Arka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Arka train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Arka is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs 4 600 Ft - 5 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Arka, Hungary?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Novajidrany hourly. Tickets cost Ft 4,000–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Arka, községháza via Miskolc Bus station, Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás, and Boldogkőváralja, arkai elágazás in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Novajidrany
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,000–4,600
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- [email protected]
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
Train from Budapest-Keleti pu to Forro-Encs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,900–7,000
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Miskolc Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,000–9,500
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás to Boldogkőváralja, arkai elágazás
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,800–2,200
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Encs, autóbusz-állomás to Arka, községháza
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 900–1,100
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
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Booking & Getting There
Budapest to Arka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Miskolc Bus station.
Budapest to Arka train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Novajidrany station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Arka is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Budapest to Arka.
There are 286+ hotels available in Arka.