Road trips from Budapest
4 road trips that start in or near Budapest, from 2 to 4 days, each with a stop-by-stop itinerary, distances and campsites along the way.
Villages, wine & culture
The Danube Bend: Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom
Motorhome-friendly trips
Lake Balaton
Villages, wine & culture
Southern Hungary: paprika, Villány wine and Pécs
Themed road trips
Eger and Tokaj: Hungary’s northern wine hills
| Route | Suggested days | Distance | Driving | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Danube Bend: Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom | 2 | 68 km | 0 h 57 min | 7 |
| Lake Balaton | 3 | 207 km | 2 h 51 min | 4 |
| Southern Hungary: paprika, Villány wine and Pécs | 4 | 292 km | 4 h 02 min | 8 |
| Eger and Tokaj: Hungary’s northern wine hills | 4 | 351 km | 4 h 51 min | 7 |
FAQs
What are the best road trips from Budapest?
Popular routes starting in or near Budapest: The Danube Bend: Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom, Lake Balaton, Southern Hungary: paprika, Villány wine and Pécs and Eger and Tokaj: Hungary’s northern wine hills.
Is there a short road trip from Budapest?
The shortest is The Danube Bend: Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom: 2 days, about 68 km.
What is the longest road trip from Budapest?
The longest is Eger and Tokaj: Hungary’s northern wine hills: 4 days, about 351 km with 7 stops.