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.
The most convenient way to buy your Hungary or County pass is through the MÁV app. You can keep it with you on your mobile, so you can travel by train, suburban train or intercity bus at any time.
The information is not complete. For further questions, please call the MÁVDIREKT English-speaking line: +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
No. In all cases, a County pass and County24 entitles you to travel only within the county indicated on it.
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.