There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Szolnok by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szolnoktrain Ir / ...
1h 19mFt 1,800–2,100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Szolnok105.1 km
1h 46mFt 1,315Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Szolnokbus N877
1h 35mFt 2,800–5,500Drive 105.3 km
- Drive from Budapest to Szolnokcar 105.3 km
1h 19mFt 5,777–8,345
Budapest to Szolnok by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Szolnok is to rideshare which costs 1 315 Ft and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Szolnok is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 1 800 Ft - 2 100 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Szolnok. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Szolnok. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
The distance between Budapest and Szolnok is 100 km. The road distance is 105.3 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Szolnok without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 1 800 Ft - 2 100 Ft.
The train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szolnok takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Budapest to Szolnok bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Szolnok train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Szolnok is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs 1 800 Ft - 2 100 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 2 800 Ft - 5 500 Ft and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Szolnok, Hungary?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szolnok every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Ft 1,800–2,100 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Szolnok once daily. Tickets cost Ft 3,000–5,500 and the journey takes 1h 35m. MÁV Személyszállítási also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,800–2,100
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,000–5,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,800–3,300
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,315
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Szolnok bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Szolnok station.
Budapest to Szolnok train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Szolnok is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Budapest to Szolnok.
Book your Budapest to Szolnok bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 47+ hotels available in Szolnok.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Szolnok. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.