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Cave house museum, Szomolya, Bükk, Walk 11

Summary of railway stations in Budapest and the walking areas they serve:

Budapest Keleti Pályaudvar (Eastern Railway Station): Aggtelek, Bükk, Mátra, Zemplén

Budapest Nyugati Pályaudvar (Western Railway Station): Börzsöny, Pilis

Budapest Déli Pályaudvar (Southern Railway Station): Bakony, Balaton, Mecsek, Vértes.

Bus

Most long-distance buses are comfortable, efficient and air-conditioned, and a pleasant way to get to the hills, but many villages can only be reached by changing for a local bus at smaller towns and provincial capitals. Villages that are popular tourist destinations can be reached by direct bus, but there are likely to be only a couple of services a day.

Rural timetables are often geared to commuting workers, therefore morning buses depart at an unearthly hour. To avoid becoming stranded plan your journey carefully. Pre-booking for long-distance services is possible at city bus stations and will allow you to get on the bus before everybody else and secure a seat; but make sure you are there well before departure. For rural buses, have plenty of small change ready. Country bus drivers do not speak English, but the digital display will show the price of the ticket; or, on the older buses, have a look at the ticket itself. It is rare but inspectors can flag down the bus in the middle of nowhere so do not overstay your journey.