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MÁV boosts holiday travel in Hungary: More trains, extra coaches, and planning tips
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Hungary’s national railway company, MÁV-START, is gearing up for the busy holiday season with increased services and helpful travel tips for passengers. To accommodate the higher demand during Christmas and New Year’s, certain InterCity routes will feature additional coaches, ensuring more seating capacity for travellers.
Expanded services on key routes
Popular lines, including Budapest–Debrecen–Nyíregyháza (Nyírség), Budapest–Miskolc–Nyíregyháza (Tokaj), Budapest–Nagykanizsa (Tópart), Budapest–Keszthely (Balaton), Budapest–Békéscsaba (Békés), Budapest–Cegléd–Szeged (Napfény), and Budapest–Pécs (Mecsek), will see expanded train capacities, MÁV reports.
Passengers are encouraged to book their tickets in advance, particularly for trains without mandatory seat reservations, as securing a seat during this high-demand period could otherwise prove challenging.
Easy ticket purchases
Tickets can be conveniently purchased through ticket vending machines, the Elvira online platform, or the MÁV app. The app also allows travellers to buy tickets for Volánbus intercity services, making holiday travel planning seamless.