Budapest to Szolnok by train

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Overview: trains from Budapest to Szolnok

Find the key information for travelling by train from Budapest to Szolnok, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:40 View journey
Last train 23:55 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 93
Trains / day 44 View all
Cheapest journey £13.61 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 31m
Train operators 15

Going from Budapest to Szolnok by train

About to set off from Budapest to Szolnok by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Budapest and Szolnok

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £13.61, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Budapest to Szolnok departure timetable

On this route, 44 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Budapest at 02:35 and the last leaving at 23:55 during the week.

For weekend travel to Szolnok, the earliest departure is at 00:40 and the last one is at 23:50. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 21 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Budapest to Szolnok

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 14 minutes, crossing a total distance of 93 kilometres.

How far in advance Budapest and Szolnok tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Budapest and Szolnok are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Budapest to Szolnok

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Szolnok city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Budapest to Szolnok

Want to know more about your journey from Budapest to Szolnok? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Budapest and Szolnok is 93 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.