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231 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Budapest to Elek

Cheapest
2 h 37 min
Car
231 km.
from $12
Other
4 h 12 min
Train, Bus
198 km.
from $65.93

Transport providers

Train operators

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bekescsaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.31–$59.87
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Loekoeshaza
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$76.43

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Bekescsaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.10

Bus operators

Volánbusz

Phone:
+36 1 382 0888
Email:
Website:
volanbusz.hu/hu
Bus from Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás to Elek,
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$1.91–$2.80
Bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Gyula,
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.19–$15.29

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Elek?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Elek is to bus which costs $9.78 - $15.22 and takes 5h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Elek?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Elek is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $38.04 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Elek?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Elek. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar and arriving at Elek, autóbusz-váróterem via Gyula, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Budapest to Elek?

The distance between Budapest and Elek is 219 km. The road distance is 227.8 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Elek without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Elek without a car is to train and line 4828 bus which takes 4h 12m and costs $39.13 - $54.35 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Elek?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Budapest to Elek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Elek bus from?

Budapest to Elek bus services, operated by Volánbusz, depart from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Elek?

The best way to get from Budapest to Elek is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $9.78 - $15.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Budapest to Elek bus arrive?

Budapest to Elek bus services, operated by Volánbusz, arrive at Gyula, autóbusz-állomás station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Elek?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Elek is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Budapest to Elek.

Where can I stay near Elek?

There are 234+ hotels available in Elek. Prices start at $21.21 per night.
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