Szeged is a city in the south part of Hungary, located on the banks of Tisza River. This is the third largest city in the country, very interesting from a tourist point of view: interesting sights and architectural monuments, history and culture, as well as a special cozy atmosphere.
Szeged is known as the “City of Sunshine, ” because it has the highest number of sunny days in Hungary.
The city centre of Szeged is a lovely place to walk around, with open spaces and wide, pedestrianised streets lined with Neoclassical and Art Nouveau style buildings.
95% of Szeged’s buildings were destroyed by floods in 1879. Then the city got rebuilt. All the new buildings have formed into a single ensemble in the Art Nouveau style. This architectural trend is distinguished by it’s sophistication and originality of forms.
Places to visit in Szeged
- Votive Church
- Dom Square
- Szeged Synagogue
- Botanical Garden of the University of Szeged
- Széchenyi Square
- REÖK – Regional Art Centre
- Water Tower in the middle of St. Stephen’s Square
- Anna Thermal Baths
- Modern swimming pool complex Aquapolis
The beautiful Cathedral was built of red brick in eclectic style. The cathedral’s architecture is a mixture of Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine motives. It is the fourth largest church in Hungary. One of the largest organs is located here. It is also called the Votive Church. The tower of St. Demeter used to be the bell tower of an ancient cathedral from the 13th century, which was restored in the form of a tower after the floods in the 19th century.
Dom Square is one of the largest squares of Hungary at over 12,000 square metres in size. The square includes the “Szeged Dom,” or cathedral, as well as the buildings of University of Szeged.
The synagogue of Szeged is one of the most beautiful synagogues in the world. It was built in 1902. The building’s architecture is a harmonious combination of Arabic and Mediterranean style. The synagogue is decorated with cornices, arches and bas-reliefs. The interior of the temple is not less refined, paintings and ornaments prevail inside . The stained glass windows are made of Venetian glass. The altar, made of marble, white gold and other precious metals, looks very impressive and majestic.
Relaxing and historic
The Anna Thermal baths are situated in a beautiful building in the heart of the city. The medicinal water of the Anna Thermal baths contains alkali-hydrogen-carbonic which may sound way too chemical, but in fact it is really effective in treating rheumatism or joint problems. There are a variety of saunas, including hot Finnish ones, a hot and a cooler steam room. As well as pools at different temperatures, many with hydrotherapy jets. The hottest at 36 C is a medicinal pool. The bath has a swimming pool, a buffer and an internal garden for sunbathing. The interior spaces are elegant and well maintained, combining Arte Nouveau and neo-classical styles. Don’t miss out on this beautiful experience!
Liszt Ferenc International Airport
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér), formerly known as Ferihegy Airport accepts flights from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America.The airport is one of the five international airports of Hungary.
Budapest Airport is located 170 km from Szeged
Full name: Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér).
IATA code: BUD
Official website: bud.hu/ (Hungarian and English version).
The terminals 2A and 2B are considered as separate terminals, but in fact they are located in the same building.
Wi-Fi at Budapest Airport
Both arriving and departing passengers at Budapest Airport can use the wireless Internet access service. Wi-Fi is free, available for two hours.
To connect to the network, you need to select bud: free wifi network.
Enter your email address on the login page and accept the Terms of Service.
There are Duty Free, shops, restaurants, bars, cafes at the Budapest airport. There is a luggage storage – this service is very useful for those who stay late at the airport waiting for their transit. There is also opportunity to spend the night at a hotel located near the airport.
Car Transfer
Car Transfer – is the most convenient way to get from Budapest Airport to Szeged.
The journey takes 1 h 30 min
Your Welcome driver will be at the pickup location of your choise at the time, what you have indicated.
Complimentary waiting time from the airport: 60 minutes.
Your complimentary waiting time starts from your selected pickup time. Please make sure that you have taken into account the time you need to reach the meeting point, after arriving at the airport (going through customs, collecting checked-in luggage, etc.).
Private Transfers
Private transfer from Budapest Airport to Szeged :
| Car | | 1-3 pax: 160 EUR |
| Minivan | | 1-4 pax: 200 EUR |
| Van | | 1-8 pax: 200 EUR |
| Business Car | Mercedes E class | 1-3 pax: 370 EUR |
| Business Van | Mercedes V class | 1-6 pax: 480 EUR |
| Premium car | Mercedes S class | 1-3 pax: 480 EUR |
Train
The Railway is the most popular way to reach Szeged from Budapest. The trains to Szeged leave from the Western Station of Budapest(Budapest Nyugati pályaudvar). Travel time range from 2 hours on the InterCity train to 3,5 hours on regional trains.
See https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en for the schedule and https://jegy.mav.hu/ for tickets.
You can buy your ticket at any railway station in Budapest – at the ticket office or at the vending machine. We also recommend you to buy your ticket on the Hungarian Railway’s website.
The shortest way to reach Szeged by train from the airport is to get the 200E bus direct to the Ferihegy Railways Station and then catch a train from there.
