Note that most Hungarian trains use Budapest as the main station. Almost all trains will require one or more connections to get to other cities.
Use the Hungarian railway booking system called Elvira to book aboard a Hungarian train. See the Resources section below for a link to Elvira.
Know that departures on Hungarian trains are from major Austrian cities such as Vienna and Salzburg.
Understand that while Hungarian trains are reputed to be clean and on-time, you will have many more options riding on OBB from Austria.
OBB offers travel to Hungarian cities such as Budapest, Eger, Koseg, Pecs, Debrecen, Esztergrom, Erd, Gyor, Keczkemet, Miskolc, Sopron and Szeged.
Research SparSchiene discount fares to Hungary on the OBB Web site. See the Resources section below for a link to OBB.
See that SparSchiene Hungary fares cost as little as 20 euros, and go to the cities of Budapest or Pecs.
Notice that SparSchiene Hungary fares are very limited, and best booked by phone.
Book a regular fare on OBB when SparSchiene fares are unavailable.
Select a first-class compartment upgrade to Hungary. Upgrades get you leather seating, free newspapers and the ability to shut the compartment door to shut out noise.
Choose a Eurail Select Pass. You can choose up to five bordering countries including Austria and Hungary.
Know that your Select Rail Pass will allow you to travel by train within both Austria and Hungary as well as between them.
Select a Eurail Flexi Pass to get train travel in Austria, Hungary and 16 other Eurail European countries. This pass also allows you to travel free on select private railways within those countries.
Know that OBB trains can be booked online, via phone or at ticket counters located in Austria's train stations.
Eurail passes should always be booked prior to your arrival in Europe. The cost of a Eurail pass goes up dramatically when you book in Austria, Hungary or any other European country.
