Good news for travellers: extra trains to Hungary’s favourite holiday spots

Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) has kicked off the excursion season, bringing extra trains and expanded bicycle capacity to the nation’s most popular spots for holidays and hikes.

Extra trains to Lake Balaton, Lake Velence, the Börzsöny Hills, and Lake Tisza

As reported by Pénzcentrum, MÁV launched its excursion season on 14 March, meaning extra trains to cherished destinations such as the Börzsöny Hills near Budapest, the perennially popular Lake Balaton, and the rising star of Lake Tisza. Bicycle-carrying capacity has surged too, catering to those who prefer pedalling their way around, with smart discounts attached to tickets to boot.

The article notes that services will expand not only to these three spots but to other favoured tourist haunts as well, though further details are pending. The boost to Balaton routes will also make Lake Velence more accessible with increased frequency.

By train and bike around Lake Tisza

Reach Lake Tisza via the express train from Keleti station to Tiszafüred, running from 14 March to 1 November. “Available on weekends and holidays from 14 March to 25 May, daily from 26 May to 30 August, and again on weekends and holidays from 5 September to 2 November,” states MÁV. The outbound journey takes from 8.10 AM to 10.38 AM, with the return departing at 6.25 PM and arriving back in Budapest by 9 PM. Circling the lake by bike—even at a leisurely family pace on flat terrain—takes just 3-5 hours, leaving ample time for a perfect day trip, children in tow.