Crazy cheap train and bus tickets in August in Hungary

The Hungarian state railways MÁV will introduce significant discounts, valid during the time of the World Athletics Championships, starting on 19 August in Budapest.

According to 444.hu, you can buy the VB2023 return ticket in advance, which allows you to travel from all corners of Hungary to Budapest during the World Athletics Championships (19-27 August). The discount applies both for MÁV-Start and GYSEV trains as well as Volán buses. You can purchase the special pass in the ticket offices, the vending machines or in the MÁV app. Furthermore, you can get your pass in the ticket offices of Volánbusz or directly from the driver when boarding an interurban bus. However, keep in mind that it will only be valid for second-class train journeys.

If you wish to travel first class, you will be required to pay the price difference. That goes for trains with seat reservation. Moreover, you also have to pay the price difference (complimentary ticket) if travelling on buses to get the upgraded service.

Read also:

• What to know about the upcoming World Athletics Championships
• Traffic changes due to World Athletics Championships Budapest – Read more HERE