Cross-border train travel between Hungary and its southern neighbour just got easier!

Commuters and travellers heading between southern Hungary and northern Serbia have received a welcome boost: from this week, trains between Szeged and Subotica (Szabadka) are running more frequently, making cross-border journeys quicker and more flexible than ever.

Hungarian State Railways (MÁV), working in cooperation with the Serbian railway company, has expanded the timetable to six train pairs per day, up from five, following strong and steadily growing passenger demand, the Hungarian News Agency (MTI) reported.

The upgraded schedule came into force on 2 February, marking another step forward in cross-border public transport between Csongrád-Csanád County and the Vojvodina region.

Three-hourly departures throughout the day

Thanks to the expansion, travellers can now rely on direct trains every three hours during the daytime, offering far more convenient options for work, study or administration-related trips across the border.

One of the new services departs Subotica at 10:37, arriving in Szeged at 11:57. The return train leaves Szeged at 12:04, reaching Subotica at 13:24, according to SzegedMa.

Even with border police checks, the journey time remains around 90 minutes, making rail a predictable and comfortable alternative to driving.

A success story since the relaunch

Passenger services on the line were restarted in November 2023, restoring a direct international rail connection after years without regular service. Since then, the route has rapidly grown in popularity.