The 8 Best Day Trips from Miskolc

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 8 good day trips from Miskolc, Hungary, led by Budapest, Pest, Buda. The closest is Nyíregyháza, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 8 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Miskolc

  1. 1

    Budapest, Hungary

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Miskolc

    What travelers see in Budapest

    • Castle Hill - A historic castle complex offering stunning views over the Danube and the city.
    • Fisherman's Bastion - This stunning terrace provides breathtaking panoramic views of Budapest and the Danube, resembling a fairy-tale castle.
    • Széchenyi Thermal Bath - One of the largest thermal baths in Europe, with beautiful neo-Baroque architecture and a relaxing spa atmosphere.
  2. 2

    Pest, Hungary

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Miskolc

    Known for Szimpla Kert.

  3. 3

    Buda, Hungary

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Miskolc
  4. 4

    Košice, Slovakia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Miskolc
  5. 5

    Debrecen, Hungary

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-east of Miskolc
  6. 6

    Oradea, Romania

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Miskolc
  7. 7

    Nyíregyháza, Hungary

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Miskolc
  8. 8

    Uzhhorod, Ukraine

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Miskolc

A sample day: Miskolc to Budapest

  1. 07:30Leave Miskolc
  2. 09:45Arrive in Budapest (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Castle Hill
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Fisherman's Bastion
  6. 15:00Széchenyi Thermal Bath
  7. 16:30Head back to Miskolc
  8. 18:45Home in Miskolc

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Miskolc?
The best day trips from Miskolc are Budapest, Pest, Buda, Košice, Debrecen. The closest is Nyíregyháza, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Miskolc?
Nyíregyháza is the closest, 72 km east of Miskolc, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Miskolc for a day out?
Budapest is the largest city in day-trip range, 146 km south-west of Miskolc and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Miskolc?
For a weekend away from Miskolc, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Buda (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Budapest (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Oradea (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Pest (143 km, 2 hr 15 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Miskolc?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Buda at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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