Major city · Hungary
Kisvárda
Half a day to a full day: see the castle ruins, soak in the thermal bath, then move on. Not a base.
Kisvárda is a small town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, north-eastern Hungary, known for its 15th-century castle ruins, a thermal bath and a summer music festival. It is the third-largest settlement in the region after Nyíregyháza and Mátészalka, but most travellers pass through on the Budapest–Moscow rail line. A half-day stop covers the main sights; one night works if you want the bath and a relaxed dinner.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many sights have limited hours)
- Airports
- BUD · DEB
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Hungary ↗Hungary is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Hungary ↗The currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion at cards and ATMs.
- Hungary ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette (e-matrica) bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kisvárda107 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kisvárda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Hungarian forint (HUF, Ft).Hungary-wide
- SIM or eSIMYettel, Telekom and One (Vodafone) sell prepaid SIMs; passport needed.Hungary-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe.Hungary-wide
- TippingRestaurant without service charge: 10–15%, said as you pay.Hungary-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Hungary-wide
- SafetySafe small town.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 104 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 3 h by train or car; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeFt 500–800
- BeerBeer (draught)Ft 600–1,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiFt 2,500–3,500
- Museum or sight ticketThermal bath entryFt 2,000–3,500 (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse room, a night, per personFt 5,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomFt 18,000
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomFt 30,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Ft 8,000 · Mid Ft 15,000 · High Ft 25,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BUD Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (About 3 h by train or car; the nearest major airport.) · DEB Debrecen International (About 1.5 h by car; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kisvárda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
7 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. The castle is about 800 m from downtown. Taxis available; no local bus needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few guesthouses and a hotel; walkable to the castle and bath.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Ft 8,000–12,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 12,000–20,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 20,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × Ft 18,000 | Ft 18,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Ft 15,000 | Ft 30,000 |
| Train Budapest–Kisvárda, one way2 × Ft 4,500 · check | Ft 9,000 |
| Thermal bath entry2 × Ft 2,500 · check | Ft 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Ft 6,200 |
| Trip total≈ Ft 34,100 per person per day, bed included | Ft 68,200≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in forint; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Ft 500–800 |
| Lunch menu (soup + main) | Ft 2,000–3,500 |
| Beer (draught) | Ft 600–1,000 |
| Thermal bath entry | Ft 2,000–3,500 (check) |
| 5 km taxi | Ft 2,500–3,500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle ruins are used as a theatre; check opening times outside performance season.
- Thermal bath hours vary by season: check the official site before going.
- Last trains to Budapest leave around 20:00; plan your departure.Last trains to Budapest leave around 8:00 PM; plan your departure.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
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My bed tonight
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Erre a címre, kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Fire and ambulance112
- Ambulance104
- Fire105
Embassy
The nearest embassy is in Budapest (about 3 h by train).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Budapest–Kisvárda, one way: about Ft 4,500–6,000, about 3 h (check)
- Taxi from station to town centre: Ft 1,500–2,000
Say or show
- Szia — Hello (see-ya)
- Köszönöm — Thank you (kuh-suh-nuhm)
- Mennyi? — How much? (men-yee)
- Hol van a fürdő? — Where is the bath? (hol von a fur-dur)
- A számlát, kérem — The bill, please (a saam-laht kay-rem)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kisvárda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (cold, many sights have limited hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the castle, bath and museum.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical prices.
- Train schedule fixture for Kisvárda–Budapest and Kisvárda–Záhony.
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