Hungary by Train: Book Your Hungarian Rail Holiday
From Budapest’s impressive sights to lakeside towns and wineries around Lake Balaton, a rail holiday is a great way to explore all that Hungary has to offer.
The Hungarian rail network connects Budapest with interesting destinations across the country, including Debrecen, Pécs and Eger, with comfortable trains serving all the major cities.
Slow travel is particularly rewarding around Lake Balaton, making it a great place to linger a little longer and soak up the typical Hungarian holiday atmosphere.
Of course, Hungary is also known for its excellent wines, and there is no better way to visit the quality wineries in places like Tokaj or Villány than by travelling by train.
A rail holiday through Hungary is not complete without plenty of stops at the country’s famous thermal baths between train journeys. You’ll find them not only in Budapest, but in many other places across the country as well.
With plenty of interesting destinations beyond Budapest and a railway network that makes it easy to get around, Hungary is a great country for a rail holiday at any time of year.
Hungarian rail holiday packages
Planning a Hungarian rail holiday? Through our partnership with specialist rail travel company Byway, you can choose from a wide range of train holiday packages to Hungary, starting the journey at the railway station of your choice.
Each package covers your train tickets, hotel accommodation of your choice, and full customer support throughout your trip.
To see the Hungarian rail holidays available, browse the options above, selecting your preferred destination, or apply filters such as trip duration and price to narrow down your choices.
Apply the discount code DiscoverByRail75 to get £75 off any rail holiday you book with Byway.
Customise your rail holiday
The rail holiday packages offered by Byway can be fully tailored to suit any wish you may have.
Would you prefer to explore Szeged rather than Szombathely? Want to spend a couple of days slow-travelling around the scenic Lake Balaton region, or prefer to head to the plains of the Puszta to watch a traditional Hungarian horse show? Want to add a stop in Győr before heading to Budapest? Or explore the more off-the-beaten-path second- and third-tier cities and towns on your rail trip across Hungary, like Sopron or Békéscsaba? The choice is yours!
Simply contact Byway by email, telephone, or WhatsApp and you will be assisted by their rail travel specialists who will be happy to help design your ideal Hungarian holiday by train. They can also answer any questions you may have regarding your journey.
Byway handles all practical arrangements, from securing train tickets to hotel accommodations, allowing you to relax and enjoy your rail trip through Hungary.
If a train gets delayed or cancelled, potentially affecting your travel plans, you can contact a dedicated out-of-hours emergency line for advice and assistance with rebooking. This service is fully covered by the cost of your rail holiday package.
Combine Hungary with other countries!
Your Hungarian train holiday starts from your local railway station. Any aspect of your holiday can be arranged around your own preferences, and that includes your train journey to Hungary, as there are multiple possible rail routes.
Travelling from the UK or other locations in Western Europe, you typically reach Hungary by train via Germany and Austria. You can choose to travel non-stop or include stopovers and explore historical cities on your rail route to Hungary, with cities like Munich, Salzburg and Vienna being obvious choices. From Vienna, you can then catch a Railjet train to Hungary.
Alternatively, you can route your journey to Hungary via France, Switzerland and Austria if you prefer to add the mountain scenery of the Alps to your rail holiday. Instead of visiting just Hungary, you can also make a grand tour of Central Europe, taking a loop that includes stops in cities like Prague, Brno or Bratislava.
If you wish to include other countries in your itinerary, you could extend your trip to Romania and explore Transylvania, or continue towards Croatia or Slovenia, visiting Zagreb and Ljubljana.
Byway offers a selection of rail package holidays with a variety of possible routes, and you can customise both the Hungarian part of the trip and the journey there and back.
Customised rail holiday packages
If you are interested in planning a Hungarian rail holiday in accordance with your preferences, or you need to have some questions answered prior to your booking, you are welcome to get in touch with Byway.
You can reach Byway through the contact form on their website, by calling (+44) 20 4652 0805 if you are located in the UK and Europe, or (+1) 608 305 8106 if you want to contact them by phone from the US.
Be sure to let them know you found out about them through DiscoverByRail! You can save £75 on your Byway rail holiday by entering the discount code DiscoverByRail75 at the time of your booking.
Organise and book a rail holiday yourself
If you would prefer to book your Hungarian rail holiday as a complete package, Byway is a great option, arranging all train tickets, accommodation and any needed support throughout the trip. This option is particularly suitable if you enjoy travelling by train but would rather not organise all the trip details by yourself.
However, if you would rather arrange the train holiday on your own but could use assistance with planning the itinerary or working out where to purchase the necessary tickets, DiscoverByRail’s travel architect service is an option to consider.