
Christmas
Advent Expressz Pozsony–Brno — MÁV Nosztalgia
- Run by MÁV Nosztalgia Kft. (MRT — MÁV Rail Tours)
- Budapest-Nyugati station — Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Next: Dec 12, 2026
A special day train from Budapest to the Advent markets of Bratislava and Brno and back, run by MÁV Nosztalgia, with optional guided walks and a beer-tram ride in Brno.
Updated
Next edition
Dec 12, 2026
Day trip, draft timetable: leaves Budapest-Nyugati 04:56, arrives Brno 10:55; leaves Brno 16:50, back in Budapest 23:07.
From HUF 18,990 (as published by the operator)
About this event
The Advent Expressz Pozsony–Brno is a one-day special train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava-Petržalka and Brno and back, run by MÁV Nosztalgia (brand MRT) as one of its "MRT Express" trains. It leaves in the very early morning, with further boarding at Budapest-Kelenföld, Tatabánya, Komárom, Győr and Mosonmagyaróvár.
The operator presents Bratislava as the Slovak capital with Christmas markets on the main square and on Hviezdoslav Square, and Brno as the "little Prague" of Moravia, where passengers can browse the Christmas market stalls. Passengers choose among several classes of carriage, from Standard cars with four-seat boxes to Panorama and Residence classes.
Optional programmes are sold on top of the fare: a guided walk in Bratislava (starting at Petržalka station, using city buses), a guided walk in Brno with audio guides, and a ride on Brno's "beer tram" with one beer included.
What to expect
A very early start from Budapest and a late return the same night. The draft timetable has the train in Brno from the late morning to late afternoon and passing through Bratislava-Petržalka on both legs. Free time for the Advent markets or optional guided walks; the operator asks passengers to find their own way back to the train station.
Practical info
Boards at Budapest-Nyugati, with further boarding at Budapest-Kelenföld, Tatabánya, Komárom, Győr and Mosonmagyaróvár. A valid passport or ID card allowing border crossing is needed. Bratislava walkers pay local bus tickets and optional entry fees on the spot. Child fares are for ages 4 to 14; younger children travel free without a seat. Passengers must be back at the station in time, since the timetable cannot be changed for latecomers.
Where it happens
Spots and live cams nearby
Where to watch trains within 100 km of Budapest.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Advent Expressz to Bratislava and Brno leave from?▾
Do I need a passport?▾
What are the optional programmes?▾
Do I pay entry fees for the Bratislava walk?▾
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Gift ideas for the family
Train-themed gifts, picked against our published criteria. No brand pays to be listed here.
Bachmann Thoroughbred HO Scale Ready-to-Run Electric Train Set
Bachmann · Budget
A ready-to-run HO freight starter set with an F7 diesel, three cars, a snap-together track oval and a power pack, everything needed to run a train on a tabletop.
Bachmann Rail Chief HO Scale Ready-to-Run Electric Train Set
Bachmann · Mid-range
A ready-to-run HO scale freight set built around an EMD GP40 diesel, with a snap-fit E-Z Track oval, a signal bridge and a small crowd of trackside figures.
Bachmann Night Before Christmas Large Scale Electric Train Set (90037)
Bachmann Trains · Premium
A ready-to-run Large Scale (G) steam train set with a 4-6-0 locomotive, tender, gondola, bobber caboose and a Santa figure, sold with a 14-piece oval of track and a power pack.
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Sources
Dates checked on Oct 18, 2026 from the official site: mavrailtours.hu. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Official website: mavrailtours.hu
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