átszállását

átszállását is the Hungarian term that refers to the act or process of transferring from one vehicle or route to another during a journey. The noun átszállás describes a transfer, layover, or cross-connection in passenger transit or logistics, and the form átszállását is a inflected variant used when the concept functions as a direct object in a sentence.

In transportation planning and travel information, átszállás is a key concept because it marks the point where a traveler changes modes (for example, from train to another train, from bus to tram, or from an international flight to a domestic connection). It also encompasses the time and actions required to complete the change, from locating the correct platform or gate to passing security checkpoints or customs in international journeys. The transfer time, often referred to as átszállási idő, is a parameter in timetable design that seeks to balance minimizing missed connections with maintaining network efficiency.

Átszállások occur in various settings, including rail corridors, urban transit networks, airports, and seaports, as well as in intermodal freight logistics where cargo moves between ships, trains, trucks, or warehouses. Successful transfers rely on clear signage, integrated ticketing, real-time passenger information, and accessible facilities to reduce delays and improve traveler experience.

Related terms include csatlakozás (connection) and közlekedési csomópont (transport hub). The concept is central to studies of transit reliability, network design, and passenger flow management.