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Voykit pocket guide · Hungary
Komlóska
Visit Komlóska for a half‑day walk and cultural sites; arrive by train‑bus combo, spend 4–6 h, then return.
Komlóska is a small Rusyn village near the Slovak border, reachable from Budapest by train to Vámosújfalu and a 20‑min bus. Its church, Rusyn house, castle ruins and park fit a half‑day itinerary; overnight stay is optional for a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Hungary
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (cold, limited services)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- HUF
- Money
- Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft). Cards are widely accepted in Budapest.
- Daily spend
- Budget HUF 2,500–3,500 excl. bed · Mid HUF 4,000–5,500 excl. bed · High HUF 6,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Yettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.
- Emergency
- Police 107 · Ambulance 104 · Fire 105
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Standard continental two-pin plugs.
- Tipping
- Restaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.; Restaurant with szervízdíj: Nothing extra.; Taxi: Round up.; Bath masseur: HUF 1,000–2,000.
- Water
- Tap water is safe. Restaurants sell bottled water; ask for 'csapvíz'.
- Toilets
- Public toilets often charge HUF 200–400; carry coins.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a local café | HUF 300–500 |
| Fruit juice (Timkó) | HUF 600–900 |
| Bus ticket Vámosújfalu → Komlóska | HUF 450 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BUD · Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Budapest → Vámosújfalu (train)
- about HUF 5,500, 3½ h (check)
- Vámosújfalu → Komlóska (bus)
- about HUF 450, 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take the 3½ h train from Budapest to Vámosújfalu (≈ HUF 5,500), then a 20‑min bus (HUF 450) to the village. Walk between sights; most are within 10 min.
See and do
Known for
- Church of the Ascension of the Lord
- Rusyn Country House
- Castle of Solymos ruins
- Rusyn Leisure and Statue Park
- Wine Cellar Row
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sárospatak | Bus from Komlóska to Sárospatak, about 30 min (check schedule) | ≈ 1 h total |
Sleep
- Sólyomvár-Lak
- Guesthouse on Rákóczi street, basic rooms.
- Éva Guesthouse
- Family‑run guesthouse, central location.
- Veronika Guesthouse
- Small guesthouse near the park.
- Hollós‑Patak Guesthouse
- Rural guesthouse on Solymos street.
- Relax Wellness Apartman
- Apartment‑style rooms, Facebook booking.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Sziasee-ya |
| Thank you | Köszönömkø-sø-nøm |
| How much? | Mennyibe kerül?men-yi-be ke-rul |
| Where is the bus stop? | Hol van a buszmegálló?hol van a boo-smeh-ga-lo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Jó napot, handshake; avoid: First names with elders
- Names: Family name first when written; avoid: Assuming the second name is the surname
- Toasts: Eye contact; avoid: Clinking beer glasses with older people
- History: Listen; avoid: Joking about Trianon or 1956
- Home visit: Shoes off; flowers or wine; avoid: Refusing food repeatedly
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus 3891/3884 runs every 1–2 h; earliest 4:50 AM, latest 5:35 PM – check the schedule for seasonal changes.
- Opening hours of the church and Rusyn house vary; confirm on the venue websites before visiting.
Komlóska is low‑traffic and safe; typical rural cautions apply – watch your belongings on buses and keep an eye on weather in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Komlóska yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Church of the Ascension of the Lord
- Rusyn Country House
- Castle of Solymos ruins
- Rusyn Leisure and Statue Park
- Wine Cellar Row
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Komlóska official site – Church: www.komloska.hu/komloskai-gorogkatolikus-egyhazkozseg/
- MÁV – Vámosújfalu train station: www.mavcsoport.hu/mav-szemelyszallitas/belfoldi-utazas/vasutallomas/olaszliszka-tolcsva
- Wikivoyage: Komlóska, revision 5337584 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5337584
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/komloska). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.