Plan ahead: Big changes to train and bus schedules in Hungary this weekend!

This weekend, travellers across Hungary should prepare for changes in train, bus, and HÉV schedules as public transport adjusts for the upcoming holiday. Key routes will see added capacity on trains, while special holiday timetables are in effect for Volánbusz services and HÉV lines. Here’s everything you need to know to ensure a smooth journey.

MÁV train schedules

According to MÁV Group, Hungarian railways will follow special schedules over the long weekend. Here’s what travellers should know:

• 31 October: Friday schedule in effect
• 1 November: Saturday schedule in effect
• 2 November: Holiday schedule in effect

To meet increased demand, InterCity trains on busy routes, including the Nyírség (Budapest–Debrecen–Nyíregyháza), Tokaj (Budapest–Miskolc), Tópart (Budapest–Nagykanizsa), Balaton (Budapest–Keszthely), Békés (Budapest–Békéscsaba), Napfény (Budapest–Szeged), Bakony (Budapest–Veszprém–Szombathely), Göcsej (Budapest–Zalaegerszeg), and Mecsek (Budapest–Pécs) will have additional cars. If passenger traffic demands and resources allow, more cars will be added, MÁV reports.

To check seat availability, passengers can use MÁV’s Elvira platform. This allows them to select trains with open seating (InterCity and Railjet Express). If these fill up, they are encouraged to consider regional trains and InterRegional routes.

Volánbusz and HÉV schedule changes

Volánbusz interurban buses will follow adjusted schedules:

• 31 October: Weekday schedule for the last school holiday workday
• 1 November: Holiday schedule
• 2 November: Weekend schedule

For a guaranteed seat on Volánbusz routes that don’t require reservations, passengers are advised to book tickets in advance.

HÉV suburban trains will run on the holiday schedule on 1 November. Additionally, during the school holiday, from 28–31 October, HÉV routes follow the workday schedule:

• H9 line: Replacement buses will run between Cinkota and Csömör from 28–30 October.
• H8 line: Modified schedule in effect during these dates.

Travelers are advised to plan ahead, especially for peak routes, to ensure a smooth journey.

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