Major city · Hungary
Lillafüred
One day covers the Palace Hotel, Anna Cave, Szinva waterfall and a short train ride; add a half‑day if you want the cable car or trout farm.
Lillafüred is a small resort town in northern Hungary, 20 min by car from Miskolc. Its main attractions – the historic Palace Hotel, Anna Cave and the 20 m Szinva waterfall – lie within walking distance. A narrow‑gauge railway links the town to Miskolc in 40 min and a cable‑car to the forest plateau adds a short extra trip. One full day is enough for most visitors; a second half‑day lets you ride the cable‑car or visit the trout farm.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- HUF
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (cave closed in winter)
- Airport
- MKO
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Lillafüred107 ▾
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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 Lillafüred, 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
- SafetyLillafüred is generally safe; keep an eye on belongings in crowded bus or train stations.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets often charge HUF 200–400 (≈ US$1–2); carry coins.Hungary-wide
- Emergency numbers107 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close Mondays.Hungary-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMKO Miskolc Airport (About 30 min by bus or train to Lillafüred).
- Getting aroundBus lines 5 and 15 run half‑hourly between Miskolc and Lillafüred; the narrow‑gauge railway (VOLÁN) departs Miskolc‑Diósgyőr every 10 min (40 min…
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
- MKO Miskolc Airport (About 30 min by bus or train to Lillafüred)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lillafüred: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 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
Bus lines 5 and 15 run half‑hourly between Miskolc and Lillafüred; the narrow‑gauge railway (VOLÁN) departs Miskolc‑Diósgyőr every 10 min (40 min ride). Both options use the same stop (Palotaszálló).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈30 min total
Bus 5 or 15 from Palotaszálló, about 20 min; or narrow‑gauge train (VOLÁN) 40 min
Main shopping, museums and restaurants; easy return for lunch.
Bükkszentkereszt (cable‑car plateau)
goDoor to door: ≈15 min total
Cable car from Lillafüred station, 10 min ride
Panoramic forest views; tickets 1 100 Ft one‑way, 1 400 Ft return.
Trout farm (Pisztrángtelep)
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Local bus or taxi 10 min south of town
Buy fresh smoked trout; open daily.
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.
Régiposta Guest House
Budget; single/double/triple from Ft 3 300/6 300/9 000
Zöldfa Panzió és étterem
Mid‑range; single/double from Ft 8 300/11 000
Palace Hotel
Splurge; single/double from Ft 33 000/40 000
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 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Ft 6,000–9,000 excl. bed
- High
- Ft 10,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- Bus and train tickets cost a flat 800 Ft regardless of distance – check for seasonal discounts.
- Anna Cave is closed in winter (including March) – verify opening dates.
- Cable‑car tickets are 1 100 Ft one‑way, 1 400 Ft return – buy early in summer when lines are busy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 107
- Ambulance
- 104
- Fire
- 105
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Ide kéremTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police107
- Ambulance104
- Fire105
Embassy
US consulate in Budapest; Hungarian embassy in Budapest for all nationals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Narrow‑gauge train Miskolc → Lillafüred: 800 Ft fixed, 40 min (check)
- Bus 5/15 Miskolc → Lillafüred: 800 Ft flat fare, 20 min (check)
- Cable car forest plateau: 1 100 Ft one‑way, 1 400 Ft return (check)
Say or show
- Mennyi a jegy? — How much is the ticket? (men-nyi a ye-gy)
- Hol van a buszmegálló? — Where is the bus stop? (hol van a busz-me-ga-lo)
- Beszél angolul? — Do you speak English? (be-sel an-gol-ul)
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 Lillafüred. 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–Mar (cave closed in winter) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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