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Public Transport

All the walking research in this guide has tested the feasibility of using public transport to get on and off the walking routes. During the 1950s many waymarked routes were set up to start and finish at a train station or bus stop, reflecting the emphasis on cheap holidays as well as the lower levels of car ownership. Nowadays it is still possible to come out of the forest to a lonely stretch of road and find a bus stop with frequent services, but do not depend on it. Using public transport is also a good way of getting to know a country and it is a safe way to travel in Hungary. The guide attempts to ensure that a route does not leave a walker stranded and that there is ample opportunity to catch a bus or train back to a town or, failing that, there is likely to be accommodation nearby. Whether travelling by bus or train, avoid Friday afternoons. The introduction to each region in the guide provides details about local public transport, but the following is a general introduction to bus and train travel in Hungary.