Location
The workshop will take place in the Bolyai Institute of the University of Szeged, whose address is Aradi vértanúk tere 1, 6720 Szeged, Hungary.
Accommodation
The suggested hotel for the conference is the Art Hotel. We have reserved a number of rooms for the conference participants at the price of 34000 HUF/night plus local tax (double room surcharge is 8000 HUF/night). Please refer to the workshop name when booking a room in order to receive the discounted fee.
Further hotels in the Szeged downtown area which are within easy walking distance of the conference venue are listed below.
- Mozart Hotel
- Science Hotel
- Partium Hotel
- Novotel Szeged
- Dóm Hotel
- Kata Panzió
- Família Panzió
- BL Apartmanház
Participants must make their own reservation directly with the hotel of their choice.
Please note that the organizers are not able to provide funds for the participants' expenses.
We encourage participants to reserve hotel rooms as soon as possible, as this is a busy time in Szeged.
General info
Currency is Hungarian Forint (HUF). 1 EUR ≈ 360 HUF, 1000 HUF ≈ 2.80 EUR.
Climate is continental, and we expect nice early summer weather in May with temperatures around 20-30 °C.
Internet access Good quality wireless EDUROAM service is provided in all university buildings, including the Bolyai Institute. At the venue of the workshop, we will provide temporary login/password data in order to use the wireless network of the Bolyai Institute. Most hotels offer free wireless access for their guests.
Travel
By airport shuttle from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Szeged
- The easiest way to access Szeged from the airport is by airport shuttle. We recommend the Zöld Transzfer (Green Transfer) company.
By train from Budapest to Szeged
- Szeged has hourly intercity train service connection to Budapest. All trains to/from Szeged depart/arrive from the Budapest-Nyugati railway station, at .53 past the hour from 5:53 in the morning until 19:53 in the evening. For current departure/arrival times check out the on-line schedule of the Hungarian State Railways.
- The journey takes about two hours and twenty minutes.
- The ticket costs ca. 4000 HUF (11 EUR, 2nd class), but it may be substantially cheaper (typically, 2899 Ft) if purchased online or via the smartphone app in advance. Note that the same train has carriages available without seat reservation as well, which are less compfortable. Also, the budget tickets are only valid on the specific train and are not suitable for swapping trains in case of a lost connection etc. Please make sure to purchase an IC supplement and seat reservation (the online "Okosjegy" includes seat reservation).
- After registration, tickets may be purchased online (https://jegy.mav.hu/)
- EU citizens above 65 years old may use all public transportation in Hungary for free, provided they have a valid ID card.
Once you have arrived to Szeged, you can reach the Bolyai Institute by taking tram 1 or 2 from the railway station to “Aradi vertanuk tere” (3 stops, 3 min, 320 HUF). Another option is a brief, 15-minute stroll to the Institute.
By car from Budapest to Szeged
- Use navigation to Szeged, Aradi vértanúk tere 1.
- When arriving from the North, you should take the M5/M43 motorways. Szeged has four exits: Szeged-észak (North) at 159km on M5, Szeged-nyugat (West) at 165km on M5, Szeged-Rókus at 7km on M43, Szeged-Felsőváros at 11km on M43.
- Please note that all motorways in Hungary are toll roads and users must buy (digital) vignettes before using the motorways. Vignettes are sold at gas stations or may be purchased online.
- You may find more information on the Hungarian motorway system here .
Most hotels offer parking for their guests. For more details please check with your hotel.
From Liszt Ferenc Airport (BUD) to Szeged
The closest international airport to Szeged is the Franz Liszt International Airport in Budapest which has connections to all major cities worldwide.
There are shuttle services that provide a direct connection between the airport and the city of Szeged. You may find several of these services by a web search. Note that shuttles usually require advance reservation.
The easiest (and cheapest) way to get to Szeged from the Budapest Airport is by train.
- There are ticket vending machines at Liszt Ferenc Airport Terminal 2. The vending machines accept HUF and credit cards. One single ticket costs 400 HUF (1.10 EUR).
- Take bus 200E, and get off at “Ferihegy vasútállomás” (Ferihegy train station, 8 min). You will need to walk on the overpass to the track which is farther from the road.
- At the train station there is a train ticket vending machine where you may purchase a ticket to Szeged. The ticket costs ca. 4000 HUF (11 EUR, 2nd class, without seat reservation), and the journey itself takes about two and half hours. There is a train to Szeged about every hour, from 6:13 in the morning to 20:13 in the evening.
- Once you have arrived to Szeged, take tram 1 or 2 in front of the railway station, and get off at “Aradi vértanúk tere” (3 stops, 3 min), or simply walk to the Institute.
Local transportation in Szeged
Downtown Szeged is of moderate size and most important locations are within walking distance from all major hotels and the conference venue.
Szeged has an extensive public transport system with four tram lines and numerous bus and electric bus (trolley bus) lines. The train station is connected to downtown by Trams 1 and 2. For current schedule and fares see this web page or use Google maps.
- Ticket vending machines are located at the main train station and on Aradi vertanuk tere. The vending machines accept HUF and credit cards.
- One single ticket costs 320 HUF (0.80 EUR), one block of 10 tickets is 3050 HUF (8.50 EUR). You can also purchase a 24-hour ticket for 1040 HUF (2.90 EUR), or a 72-hour ticket for 2600 HUF (7.25 EUR).
- Transferring between lines requires another ticket to be validated.
- Note that EU citizens above 65 years old can use all public transportation for free.