Hop on a festive train to Vienna and Zagreb’s Christmas markets with MÁV!

This Advent season, MÁV is offering festive train services to Vienna and Zagreb, with affordable ticket prices and a quick 2.5-hour journey from Budapest to the Austrian capital. Special Advent trains will operate to the Zagreb Christmas Market starting on 14th December. MÁV also presents a Christmas-themed selection of food and drinks on board, with festive meals and warm beverages available for travellers.

Advent EuroCity and Railjet: Festive trains to Vienna

MÁV is bringing the magic of Christmas markets closer to travellers with its festive train services this Advent season, Turizmus.com writes. From Budapest, the trains to Vienna, Austria, offer an efficient and comfortable way to reach the Austrian capital in just 2.5 hours. The Railjet and EuroCity trains operate on an hourly schedule, ensuring frequent and convenient options for passengers.

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The special Advent EuroCity trains will run every Saturday from 30th November to 21st December, departing from Budapest’s Keleti station at 8:01 AM and returning from Vienna at 6:04 PM. These trains are particularly popular during the holiday season, and passengers are advised to purchase tickets in advance for the best prices and to guarantee seating. The MÁV-START offers START Europa tickets, which include seat reservations, ensuring a stress-free journey for all passengers.

Travellers can also take advantage of special discounts for children, with tickets for children aged 6-14 priced at just EUR 5, while children under 6 travel for free, making it an ideal family outing.

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Zagreb Advent Express by MÁV

In addition to Vienna, MÁV is bringing back the popular Zagreb Advent Express, a special train to Croatia’s famous Christmas market. The train departs from Pécs on 14th December at 6:06 AM, with several stops along the way in Szentlőrinc, Dombóvár, Kaposvár, Somogyszob, and Gyékényes before reaching Zagreb. The round-trip tickets are available for EUR 54 for adults and EUR 38 for children. This festive journey is a great way to experience one of Europe’s most charming Christmas markets, which has earned a reputation for its cultural performances, children’s events, and traditional Croatian culinary delights.

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Advent food and drink offers

On board the trains, passengers can indulge in a variety of seasonal dishes and beverages. Railjet trains feature a bistro section where travellers can enjoy festive meals, while EuroCity trains offer a special Christmas menu in the dining car. Highlights include holiday-spiced soups, fish soup, schnitzel with potato salad, stuffed cabbage, and the popular Christmas burger. For dessert, travellers can enjoy traditional treats like poppy seed bread pudding, vanilla custard, and Eszterházy cake. To keep warm, mulled wine and hot rum tea will also be available, adding to the festive atmosphere of the journey.

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