LPHYS'25.    Travel Information:

The thirty-third annual International Laser Physics Conference (LPHYS'25) was held from to in the city of Szeged, Hungary, at the Hunguest Hotel (ex Forrás), Novotel Hotel and Art Hotel Szeged, hosted by the ELI ERIC, ALPS (Attosecond Light Pulse Source).

LPHYS'25 is proud to be a part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, a global initiative celebrating 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics.

Airports and Transportation to Szeged

Szeged does not have a major international airport. The nearest international gateway is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), located approximately 170 km north of Szeged.

We are pleased to announce that SkyTeam Global Meetings is the Official Airline Network travel partner for the 33rd Annual International Laser Physics Conference (LPHYS'25). Participants can benefit from exclusive discounts of up to 15% on flights operated by SkyTeam member airlines. All discounted fares are conveniently available through a single portal with easy online access.

The unique booking link for discounted fares is provided on the Participant Personal Page. Please make sure to pre-register for the upcoming event before accessing the page.

Organised Transfer

If you are arriving via Budapest Airport and would like to use the group transfer to Szeged, we kindly invite you to register your arrival details in advance. Participants will be grouped based on arrival times, and transfer arrangements will be communicated via email or messenger.

Please note: transfer requests must be submitted at least 84 hours (3.5 days) before your scheduled arrival in Budapest. Later requests may not be accepted due to logistical constraints.

The maximum cost per person is 13 700 HUF (approximately 36 EUR / 42 USD). If multiple travellers are grouped together, the final cost may be reduced accordingly.

Payment can be made either on-site in cash or via PayPal (with applicable service fees).

To submit your request, please fill out the Transfer Registration Form.

If you have any questions regarding transfer registration, scheduling, or payment, please feel free to contact:

By Train from Budapest Airport to Szeged

Trains are the most convenient way to travel from Budapest Airport Terminal 2 to Szeged. You have two options:

Via Ferihegy Railway Station (Direct Route)
  1. Take the 200E bus from Terminal 2 to Ferihegy railway station (~10 minutes, 450 HUF (~1.4 USD/~1.2 EUR)).
  2. Board an InterCity train from Ferihegy to Szeged (~2 hours, 4000 HUF (~12 USD/~10 EUR)).
Via Budapest Nyugati Railway Station (City Centre Route)
  1. Take the 100E airport shuttle from Terminal 2 to Deák Ferenc tér (~40 minutes, 2200 HUF (~7 USD/~6 EUR)).
  2. Transfer to metro line M3 (blue line, ❸) and travel to Nyugati railway station (~3 minutes, 450 HUF (~1.4 USD/~1.2 EUR)).
  3. Board an InterCity train from Nyugati to Szeged (~2 hours 20 minutes, 3800 HUF (~12 USD/~10 EUR)).

OR

  1. Take the 200E bus from Terminal 2 to Kőbánya-Kispest (~25 minutes, 450 HUF (~1.4 USD/~1.2 EUR)).
  2. Transfer to metro line M3 (blue line, ❸) and travel to Nyugati railway station (~18 minutes, 450 HUF (~1.4 USD/~1.2 EUR)).
  3. Board an InterCity train from Nyugati to Szeged (~2 hours 20 minutes, 3800 HUF (~12 USD/~10 EUR)).

By Bus from Budapest Airport to Szeged

There are no direct public buses from Budapest Airport to Szeged, but you can reach Szeged via the bus network:

Via Népliget Bus Station
  1. Take the 200E bus from Terminal 2 to Kőbánya-Kispest (~25 minutes, 450 HUF (~1.4 USD/~1.2 EUR)).
  2. Transfer to metro line M3 (blue line, ❸) and travel to Népliget Bus Station (~7 minutes, 450 HUF (~1.4 USD/~1.2 EUR)).
  3. Board a long-distance bus from Népliget to Szeged (~2.5 to 3 hours, 3500 HUF (~11 USD/~9 EUR)).