Szeged is located in the very south of Hungary, close to the Serbian and Romanian borders — approximately a 2-hour drive (ca. 180 km) from Budapest.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEUogEWiFEc.
There are two international airports in Hungary:
We strongly recommend flying via Budapest International Airport (BUD) for the most convenient connection to Szeged.
Hungary is a member of the EU and the Schengen Area.
Romania is part of the EU but not fully integrated into the Schengen Area.
Passport and customs control are required at land borders, including those with Hungary. Border crossing point: Nagylak – Nădlac I (M43 / A1).
Nearest international airports in Romania: Arad International Airport (ARW), Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR), Oradea International Airport (OMR).
Serbia is outside both the EU and Schengen — full passport and customs checks apply. Border crossing point: Röszke – Horgoš.
Nearest international airport in Serbia: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
Trains are an easy, affordable, and direct way to reach Szeged with no transfers required.
ROUTE 1 (starting at the Budapest Airport)
Ferihegy Station (Ferihegy vasútállomás) ⟶ SZEGED
Take a taxi, Bolt, Uber, or Bus 200E from the airport to Ferihegy Train Station (Ferihegyi Repülőtérre vezető út, 1185 Budapest). Board a direct train to Szeged.
Note: Train stops are brief — be ready to board quickly!
Travel time: 2h 04m – 2h 26m.
ROUTE 2 (you are in Budapest)
Budapest-Nyugati Station (Budapest-Nyugati pályaudvar) ⟶ SZEGED
Take a direct train to Szeged from Budapest-Nyugati station (Teréz körút 55, 1062 Budapest). Travel time: 2h 26m – 2h 47m.
The address of Szeged Railway Station (Szeged pályaudvar) is Indóház tér 2, 6725 Szeged.
Tickets: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en or via the MÁV mobile app (available in English and Hungarian). For your safety, we recommend purchasing tickets only through official MÁV channels
You can book private transfers through Zöldtranzsfer, a company based in Szeged. Bookings must be made at least 96 hours in advance.
