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Briefly about the Hungary pass and County pass
Briefly about the Hungary pass and County pass configuration options:
In Hungary, you can buy both a Hungary pass and a County pass to use trains and interurban buses. Hungary has 19 counties. The 19 types of County passes (zone passes) can only be used within the area of the county. The Hungary pass (which costs the same as two county passes) is valid throughout the country on interurban buses and 2nd class trains. Passes can be purchased from any starting date and are valid for 30 days.
Please note: These passes can only be used on local transport (metros/trams/buses) in the following cities: Budapest, Esztergom and Zalaegerszeg. They can be used on the TramTrain (lines 1 and 1A), in the Szeged area.
Special rules also apply to passes on trains with compulsory reservation. (e.g.: IC).
It is now possible to buy a day ticket. With Hungary24 and County24 tickets you can travel 24 hours a day by train and interurban bus throughout the country. However, these day tickets do not allow you to use local transport anywhere (although you can use interurban services between stations within cities and the TramTrain in the Szeged area - lines 1 and 1A).
Detailed, but not exhaustive information on passes can be found below.
Seat reservation
After pressing the button below, enter your departure, destination and the date of your trip, and in the 'Passengers and discounts' menu, indicate that you have a Hungary pass!. Once you have clicked on the 'search' button, you will see which trains you need to reserve a seat and you can buy it right now.
This is how to buy your national pass online!
The easiest way to buy your pass is through the MÁV application. See how in our video!
Route planner
A single pass, but almost unlimited interurban travel. With this route planner, you can plan not only interurban but also local transport services and other vehicles, so you can plan how to get to your destination the fastest and easiest.
Frequently Asked Questions
The information is not complete. For further questions, please call the MÁVDIREKT English-speaking line: +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
No, but 30-day passes are valid on the 200E airport bus and on most vehicles in Budapest.
A full fare County pass valid for one county costs only 9450 HUF per month, and only 945 HUF per month at a discount.
The Hungary pass costs only 18900 HUF and only 1890 HUF at a discount. Click here to buy the passes.
Hungary24 costs 4999 HUF, County24 costs 999 HUF.
Please note: Only documents and certificates issued in Hungary entitle you to a Hungary and County pass at a reduced price. You can only buy a full fare Hungary or County pass with a student ID card issued abroad!
On trains: County passes are valid only within the borders of the selected county in 2nd class on MÁV-START, MÁV-HÉV and GYSEV trains, where a seat reservation is not required. You can also use the TramTrain in the Szeged area (line 1 and 1A).
Please note: InterCity trains require a seat reservation.
On buses: for VOLÁNBUSZ services, the County pass is only valid on interurban buses. For some long-distance bus services, you will need to buy a supplementary ticket in addition to the day ticket (or regular ticket), but this is not required with the 30-day pass.
Local transport: County passes can only be used on local transport (metros/trams/buses) in the following cities: Budapest, Esztergom and Zalaegerszeg. From 1st April, 2024: Érd
Daily tickets do not allow you to use local transport except Érd from 1st April, 2024 (although you can use interurban services between stations within any city).
On trains: the Hungary pass is valid on all MÁV-START, MÁV-HÉV and GYSEV trains, but for trains with compulsory reservation (e.g. InterCity trains) you must also book a seat reservation in addition to the Hungary pass or Hungary24!
Please note: Only the normal tickets, Hungary pass and Hungary24 can be used on any train with compulsory reservation. The County pass and County24 are not valid on these trains.
On buses: for VOLÁNBUSZ services, the Hungary pass is only valid on interurban buses. For some long-distance bus services, you will need to buy a supplementary ticket in addition to the day ticket (or regular ticket), but this is not required with the 30-day pass.
Local transport: Hungary pass can only be used on local transport (metros/trams/buses) in the following cities: Budapest, Esztergom and Zalaegerszeg. From 1st April, 2024: Érd
Daily tickets do not allow you to use local transport except Érd from 1st April, 2024 (although you can use interurban services between stations within any city).
The pass and day tickets are valid from the date chosen at the time of purchase, you do not need to validate it separately. In all cases of ticket control, the pass must be presented together with the ID (e.g. identity card, passport) whose number was indicated on the pass when it was purchased. In addition, when getting on interurban buses, the validator next to the driver must be used to read the code on the pass.
The Hungary pass, Hungary24, the Csongrád-Csanád County pass and County24 can be used on the whole line of the Tram-Train, between Szeged and Hódmezővásárhely.
Budapest, Esztergom, Zalaegerszeg. From 1st April, 2024 Érd
Daily tickets do not allow you to use local transport except Érd from 1st April, 2024 (although you can use interurban services between stations within any city).
No. In the case of international travel, the passes or day tickets cannot even be used to cover domestic – i.e. within Hungary – part of the journey. You must have an international ticket for the whole journey.
No. In all cases, a County pass and County24 entitles you to travel only within the county indicated on it.
You can also travel in a train with compulsory reservation with a Hungary pass and Hungary24 (but not with a County pass or County24!), you just need to book a seat reservation in advance here!
Of course, you can also get on the replacement buses with a Hungary and County pass - except for the InterCity replacement buses with compulsory supplementary fee.
Yes. You need to have a pass for the county in which your departure and destination staions are located. If between these departure and destination stations the vehicle you are using also passes through another county - but you do not get off - you do not need to have a valid pass for this other county.
Yes, but for certain trains you will need to book a seat reservation in addition to your valid Hungary pass or Hungary24 ticket.