Day trips from Eger
Szilvásvárad and Tokaj want a full day by train; Sirok Castle and Egerszalók fit into half a day.
- Szilvásvárad
- 1 h 07 min by train
- Sirok Castle
- 30 min by train or car
- Tokaj
- 2 h 53 min by train with a change
Four destinations fit into a day from Eger, each its own way: a train reaches Szilvásvárad, Sirok Castle and Tokaj, while Egerszalók is a bus ride away. Two want a full day. Two fit into half, and the table below says which is which.
Szilvásvárad
A village known for the national Lipizzaner stud farm and a narrow-gauge forest railway through the Szalajka valley. The train from Eger takes 1 h 07 min one way. A ticket is €1.93–2.12 (train, one way), and the kisvonat ride through the valley is paid separately.
Sirok Castle
A ruined castle on a hill above the village of Sirok, train or car, about 30 min from Eger. Entry €4.42 (€2.21 reduced).
Tokaj
The centre of a wine region on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2002, known for the sweet Tokaji aszú. The train from Eger runs via a change at Füzesabony, 2 h 53 min one way.
Egerszalók
A village with Sódomb, a white hillside formed by mineral deposits from a hot spring. Walking around the hillside is free; the Saliris thermal complex beside it charges separately. The bus from Eger takes 15 min.
Debrecen
Debrecen is in the east of Hungary and has its own airport, so it is often treated as a separate starting point. The Great Church and the Reformed College fit into one day.
How long each takes
Travel time one way; how much of a day the trip takes overall.
Before setting off on these trips
- The train fare to Tokaj depends on the date and isn't always the same on MÁV's site, so check it before setting off.
- The kisvonat through Szalajka-völgy runs seasonally — check the timetable before heading to the station.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
Which day trip from Eger is best without a car?
Szilvásvárad or Tokaj — both run by train, so no car is needed.
Can Sirok Castle and Egerszalók be done in one day?
Yes. Each fits into half a day, and Egerszalók is 15 minutes by bus while Sirok Castle is 30 minutes by train or car.
Do you need a guide for Tokaj?
No. The train, changing at Füzesabony, stops at Tokaj station.
Ready for Eger?
Where to next
Where to stay in Eger
→In Eger a place to stay is not chosen by a metro line but by distance from the castle — the whole centre fits…
Szentendre · 100 km
→A Danube town reached from Budapest by suburban train, no car needed: the square, museums and riverfront fit into half a day, while the open-air museum takes a whole one.
How well does Eger suit you?
→Six questions: a score for this place and others like it.
Front row for the next trip
Leave your email and we'll let you know when a new destination or story goes up.