Day trips from Budapest
Day trips from Budapest open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are April–May and September, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Budapest
Budapest Danube River Sightseeing Night Cruise with DrinkFrom $29View 
Budapest City Sightseeing Half-Day TourFrom $50View 
Budapest Audio Guide Cruise with Day, Sunset and Night OptionsFrom $14View
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Places to go from Budapest
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Esztergom
- Hungary's largest basilica, on a bend of the Danube. About 26 miles away.
- Gödöllő
- The royal palace where Empress Sisi spent her summers. About 16 miles away.
- Eger
- A castle town known for Bull's Blood wine cellars and thermal baths. About 66 miles away.
- Győr
- A baroque town between Budapest and Vienna. About 69 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Budapest month by month
Averages for Pestszentlőrinc, Budapest, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 37 (3) | 42 (6) | 52 (11) | 64 (18) | 73 (23) | 79 (26) | 83 (28) | 82 (28) | 73 (23) | 62 (16) | 49 (9) | 38 (4) |
| Low °F (°C) | 28 (-2) | 30 (-1) | 36 (2) | 45 (7) | 53 (12) | 59 (15) | 62 (17) | 62 (17) | 54 (12) | 45 (7) | 38 (3) | 29 (-1) |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:19 pm | 5:06 pm | 5:48 pm | 7:32 pm | 8:13 pm | 8:42 pm | 8:37 pm | 7:57 pm | 6:57 pm | 5:57 pm | 4:08 pm | 3:53 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Budapest?
April–May and September. Expect highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What's the closest day trip from Budapest?
Gödöllő, about 16 miles away: the royal palace where Empress Sisi spent her summers. Esztergom, about 26 miles away: hungary's largest basilica, on a bend of the Danube. Eger, about 66 miles away: a castle town known for Bull's Blood wine cellars and thermal baths.
Where can I book day trips in Budapest?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
