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Discover Hungary’s iconic film locations and historic cities! Explore gems like Budapest, Debrecen, and Pécs... The capital, Budapest, is famed as the "City of Spas," where thermal bathing—a tradition dating back to Roman times—is a beloved local ritual. These mineral-rich waters are renowned for relieving rheumatism, joint pain, and respiratory issues. Don’t miss the legendary Széchenyi Thermal Baths (built in 1913), where locals flock daily to soak in its pools, saunas, and steam rooms.
The Hungary Rail Pass allows unlimited travel on all trains operated by the national railway MAV-START and private railways GySEV/Raaberbahn during its validity period, covering domestic routes and cross-border services to Austria/Germany, though the pass fare excludes seat reservations, meals, and sleeper accommodations—check the Rail Planner app for reservation requirements on select trains.
To activate your pass, open the "Order Confirmation" email, download the app, enter your details and activate to generate your e-ticket QR code - simply present this code when boarding trains. Full instructions are available in the email's "User Guide" section.
The following train types are covered, though some require advance reservations:
No reservation needed
Reservation recommended
Reservation mandatory
Always check the Rail Planner app for real-time requirements.
From Budapest to:
Debrecen
Győr
Pécs
Szeged
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