Day Trips in Budapest — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Budapest?
Top day trips are the Danube Bend (Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom), the Lake Balaton wine region, the puszta horse shows on the Hungarian Plain, and the capitals of Vienna and Bratislava.
What is the Danube Bend?
The Danube Bend is a scenic curve of the river north of Budapest, dotted with the artists’ town of Szentendre, the castle of Visegrád and the basilica of Esztergom — a classic day trip.
How far is Szentendre from Budapest?
Szentendre, the pretty riverside arts town, is just about 40 minutes from Budapest by suburban train or boat, making it the easiest Danube Bend day trip.