Getting around Eger
Eger is reached by train from Budapest, not directly from the airport — and once you arrive, the centre is covered entirely on foot.
- Entry point
- Budapest airport (BUD)
- From the airport to central Budapest
- bus 100E to the centre + train to Eger
- The whole journey to Eger
- about 2 h 45 min total
Eger has no airport — the entry point is Budapest airport (BUD), from where a train from Keleti station reaches Eger in about 2 h 45 min total, ≈€15–16 (bus+metro+train) per person. Inside Eger itself there is nothing further to pay for: none, all on foot.
From Budapest Airport to Eger
Budapest airport (BUD) is the real entry point to Eger — the city has no airport of its own. Bus 100E runs from the airport to central Budapest, from where you cross to Keleti station; a train from Keleti to Eger completes the trip. Count about 2 h 45 min total in total and ≈€15–16 (bus+metro+train) per person, bus 100E to the centre + train to Eger.
The train from Keleti station
The train to Eger leaves from Keleti pályaudvar, Budapest's main railway station. Tickets are bought at the station or in advance with MÁV; the change at Keleti is the one point on the whole journey worth building in extra time for, not the train ride itself.
Inside Eger itself — entirely on foot
Eger's centre is covered with no further ride — the castle, Dobó Square, the Lyceum and the basilica share the same walking circle, none, all on foot. The KMKK city bus runs towards the suburbs, not through the core.
To the Valley of the Beautiful Woman and the baths
The Valley of the Beautiful Woman is a short walk from the centre, no transport needed. The thermal bath sits further from the core — a city bus or a taxi makes sense there, especially after a day spent on foot.
What to know about the journey
- There is no direct train from the airport. Changing at Budapest (bus 100E, then Keleti) is the only route to Eger.
- No ticket is needed for city transport in Eger. The centre is covered on foot; the KMKK bus serves the suburbs.
- The last evening train is not frequent. Anyone travelling late checks the timetable in advance, not on arrival.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
Is there a direct train from Budapest Airport to Eger?
No — first bus 100E to central Budapest, then a train from Keleti station to Eger; about 2 h 45 min total in total.
Do you need a ticket for city transport in Eger?
Not for the centre — none, all on foot, everything is covered on foot.
How much does the journey from the airport to Eger cost?
≈€15–16 (bus+metro+train) per person, bus 100E to the centre + train to Eger.
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