{"id":6751,"date":"2019-09-30T08:35:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T07:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/?p=6751"},"modified":"2022-08-05T12:30:26","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T11:30:26","slug":"getting-around-in-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest","title":{"rendered":"Getting around Budapest &#8211; It&#8217;s easy and affordable!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there, welcome to our beautiful city! Are you feeling a bit lost? Don\u2019t worry, it is normal. If it\u2019s your first time in Budapest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/fun-things-to-do-in-budapest-for-couples-singles-stag-do\">looking for some fun<\/a>, our guide to getting around the city will help you understand the public transport system, list lots of alternatives from the airport to the city and guide you through all the essentials from planning your trip to purchasing and always validating (!) your ticket. <strong>No matter if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/budapest-with-kids-the-only-guide-you-need-cheat-sheet\">you arrive here with your kids<\/a> or are after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/budapest-nightlife\">best nightlife destinations<\/a>, getting around in Budapest is easy and affordable.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_several_ways_how_to_get_around_in_Budapest\"><\/span>There are several ways <strong>how to get around in Budapest<\/strong>!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e79b033c3ae\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e79b033c3ae\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#There_are_several_ways_how_to_get_around_in_Budapest\" >There are several ways how to get around in Budapest!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Arriving_in_Budapest\" >Arriving in Budapest<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Budapest_Airport\" >Budapest Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Taxi\" >Taxi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#_Shuttle_service\" >\u00a0Shuttle service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Car_hire\" >Car hire<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Public_transport\" >Public transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Public_transport_in_the_city\" >Public transport in the city<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Planning_your_trip\" >Planning your trip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Purchasing_your_ticket\" >Purchasing your ticket<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Ticket_types\" >Ticket types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Budapest_card\" >Budapest card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Always_validate_your_ticket\" >Always validate your ticket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#MOL_Bubi_Public_Bike_System\" >MOL Bubi Public Bike System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Budapest_Taxis\" >Budapest Taxis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Budapests_Main_Railway_Stations\" >Budapest&#8217;s Main Railway Stations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/getting-around-in-budapest\/#Book_your_hotel_with_the_greatest_transport_links\" >Book your hotel with the greatest transport links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/getting-around-budapest.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/getting-around-budapest-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Getting around in Budapest with the Funicular\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/getting-around-budapest.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/getting-around-budapest-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/getting-around-budapest-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/getting-around-budapest-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>taxi<\/li>\n<li>shuttle bus<\/li>\n<li>car<\/li>\n<li>tram<\/li>\n<li>trolley<\/li>\n<li>funicular<\/li>\n<li>bus<\/li>\n<li>metro<\/li>\n<li>ferry service<\/li>\n<li>river boats<\/li>\n<li>suburban train (H\u00c9V)<\/li>\n<li>local bicycle rental system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This list might be long, so let&#8217;s see what&#8217;s the best for you!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Arriving_in_Budapest\"><\/span>Arriving in Budapest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_Airport\"><\/span>Budapest Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Budapest\u2019s only airport, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bud.hu\/en\">Liszt Ferenc International Airport<\/a> is located about 40 mins from the city centre. Budapest Airport is the second largest airport in the new EU member\u2019s states. Having invested over 325 million EUR in a substantial upgrade and expansion program of the airport, the show piece SkyCourt passenger terminal is winning many awards for its design, efficiency and passenger experience. It\u2019s quick and easy to get thru customs and passport control, collect your luggage and off you go to explore the hidden gems of the city. There are several easy ways to continue your journey to downtown Budapest from taking a taxi to hopping on public transport.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Liszt_Ferenc_Repuloter_2-es_terminal_varocsarnok_06-900x510.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Liszt_Ferenc_Repuloter_2-es_terminal_varocsarnok_06-900x510.jpg\" alt=\"Liszt ferenc Rep\u00fcl\u0151t\u00e9r BUD\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Liszt_Ferenc_Repuloter_2-es_terminal_varocsarnok_06-900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Liszt_Ferenc_Repuloter_2-es_terminal_varocsarnok_06-900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Liszt_Ferenc_Repuloter_2-es_terminal_varocsarnok_06-900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Liszt_Ferenc_Repuloter_2-es_terminal_varocsarnok_06-900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxi\"><\/span><strong>Taxi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On the way out of the airport un-licenced taxis might try to offer you a ride to the city centre, however it\u2019s recommended you always choose the airport\u2019s official partner, F\u0151taxi, the oldest taxi company in the country.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Taxi drivers speaking at least one foreign language are in service with large, category \u2018A\u2019 cars. Reservations can be made in person at the F\u0151taxi booths located at the exits at Terminals 2A and 2B. At the taxi rank in front of the stands, taxis are parking continuously waiting for passengers. A one-way ride to the city centre should not cost more than 9000 HUF (25-30 EUR) and takes about 3o to 40 minutes. All cars accept card payment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/f\u0151taxi900x510.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6760\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/f\u0151taxi900x510.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/f\u0151taxi900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/f\u0151taxi900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/f\u0151taxi900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/f\u0151taxi900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>More information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bud.hu\/en\/passengers\/transport\/airport_transfer_and_other_services\/taxi\">airport\u2019s official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Shuttle_service\"><\/span>\u00a0Shuttle service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MiniBUD provides comfortable and fast transfer solutions for passengers wishing to travel from the airport to the districts of Budapest, and from the city to the airport.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>miniBUD CONTACT INFORMATION<\/p>\n<p>E-mail:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@minibud.hu\">info@minibud.hu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Web:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.minibud.hu\/\">www.minibud.hu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>miniBUD call center: +36 1 550 0000<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/minibud900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/minibud900x510.jpg\" alt=\"Shuttle Minibud\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/minibud900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/minibud900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/minibud900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/minibud900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Car_hire\"><\/span><strong>Car hire<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are plenty of internationally trusted and well-known car hire companies located at the airport building giving you an easy and comfortable access to rent a car. You can book online prior to your arrival so you would spend only a couple of minutes more at the airport to pick up your car.<\/p>\n<p>The complete list of the car hire companies operating at Liszt Ferenc International Airport is found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bud.hu\/en\/passengers\/transport\/airport_transfer_and_other_services\/car_rental_companies\">\u00a0airport<\/a>\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_transport\"><\/span><strong>Public transport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Arriving at the aiport and choose to travel on with public transport, look out for Customer Service Points of BKK Centre for Budapest Transport at Liszt Ferenc International Airport\u2019s Terminal 2A (daily 8:00-22:00) and Terminal 2B (daily 9:00-21:00). English-speaking attendants will be at your service with useful information on transport and tourism. Almost all types of tickets and passes are available for purchase at the airport including the practical 24- or 72-hour travelcards especially designed for tourists.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As of 7 July, a direct bus line connecting the airport with the city centre was introduced which was long awaited: bus line <strong>100E<\/strong> takes passengers directly to De\u00e1k t\u00e9r (Deak Square). The first bus leaves from the airport each morning at 05:00, and the last one at 0:30. Bus 100E stops between the two terminals on the arrival level.<\/p>\n<p>Important that a special ticket must be purchased which costs 900 HUF (2,5-3 EUR) \u2013 other tickets or season tickets are not valid on this service.<\/p>\n<p>Front-door boarding only policy is now in place on bus 200E serving Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Single tickets are available at the following locations:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BKK Customer Service Points at the arrivals level of airport terminals 2A and 2B<\/li>\n<li>ticket offices at the bus terminus next to K\u0151b\u00e1nya-Kispest metro station:\n<ul>\n<li>near the exit of metro line M3, in the corridor leading to the M\u00c1V Hungarian State Railways station<\/li>\n<li>near the passenger drop-off site of bus 85<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/100E900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/100E900x510.jpg\" alt=\"100 E bus\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/100E900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/100E900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/100E900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/100E900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_transport_in_the_city\"><\/span>Public transport in the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most of Budapest\u2019s inner city and historic districts are best to explore by foot. There are pedestrian precincts in downtown Pest and traffic is restricted on Castle Hill, so walking is probably the best way to get around. Great news, however that the city is very well connected by public transportation, too. Budapest has a fast and efficient metro system as well as many trams (streetcars), trollies and buses. Outer suburbs are served by the local suburban railway called H\u00c9V.<\/p>\n<p>Getting around in Budapest is so super easy. Whilst walking is your best bet, tramline 2, 4 and 6 as well as the three subway lines are also good options to get to most places in the city centre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subway (Metro)<\/strong> \u2013 Budapest has four subway lines that connects most of the city\u2019s most important areas.<\/p>\n<p>M1 or Millennium Underground (yellow line) &#8211; runs under Andr\u00e1ssy Avenue in Pest, between V\u00f6r\u00f6smarty t\u00e9r and Mexik\u00f3i \u00fat. By using this line you\u2019ll feel like time travelling as line originally opened in 1896 and kept many of the aspect of the era.<\/p>\n<p>M2 (red line) &#8211; runs east to west, between D\u00e9li p\u00e1lyaudvar and \u00d6rs vez\u00e9r tere<\/p>\n<p>M3 (blue line) &#8211; runs north to south in Pest, between \u00dajpest-K\u00f6zpont and K\u0151b\u00e1nya-Kispest<\/p>\n<p>M4 &#8211; the latest metro line that runs between Kelenf\u00f6ldi p\u00e1lyaudvar and Keleti p\u00e1lyaudvar<\/p>\n<p>The main junction where three subway lines meet is at De\u00e1k Ferenc t\u00e9r in the city center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/m2900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/m2900x510.jpg\" alt=\"Metro M4 \" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/m2900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/m2900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/m2900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/m2900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trams<\/strong> \u2013 Budapest has a vast system of trams or yellow streetcars. The most useful routes across the city centre are:<\/p>\n<p>No. 2 &#8211; runs along the Pest riverfront connecting Margit hid and Pet\u0151fi hid.<\/p>\n<p>No. 4 &#8211; runs on the Grand Boulevard connecting Sz\u00e9ll K\u00e1lm\u00e1n t\u00e9r (formerly Moszkva t\u00e9r) and Okt\u00f3ber 23. utca<\/p>\n<p>No. 6 &#8211; runs also on the Grand Boulevard connecting Sz\u00e9ll K\u00e1lm\u00e1n t\u00e9r and M\u00f3ricz Zsigmond k\u00f6rt\u00e9r in Buda<\/p>\n<p>No. 19 &#8211; runs along the Buda riverfront connecting Batthy\u00e1ny t\u00e9r and Gell\u00e9rt t\u00e9r and continues on to Kelenf\u00f6ld<\/p>\n<p>No. 49 &#8211; runs between Buda and Pest connecting Kelenf\u00f6ldi P\u00e1lyaudvar in Buda and De\u00e1k t\u00e9r in Pest<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you ride streetcars 4 or 6 from the first to the last stop in either direction, you will have taken the world&#8217;s longest streetcar ride.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buses<\/strong> \u2013 The majority of people in Budapest travel by bus. There are over 200 routes, and express buses with red number signs serve the busiest routes in the city. They travel along the same route as the regular buses with black number signs, but make fewer stops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trolley Buses<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a0Trolley buses are electric buses that draw power from overhead wires using spring-loaded trolley poles. Trolley bus service is available on 13 routes in Pest only. Interesting fact that trolley buses are numbered starting from 70 because the first route began operations on Stalin&#8217;s 70th birthday in 1949.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/trolibusz900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/trolibusz900x510.jpg\" alt=\"Trolleybus\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/trolibusz900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/trolibusz900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/trolibusz900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/trolibusz900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Danube River Ferry Service<\/strong> \u2013 a passenger boat service is available in Budapest between \u00dajpest and Millenniumi V\u00e1rosk\u00f6zpont. The route provides a beautiful commute for locals as well as a great way to get around and see the city from the Danube for visitors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Riverboats<\/strong> \u2013 from May to September, the Budapest Transport Company (BKV) also operates riverboats between Bor\u00e1ros t\u00e9r and P\u00fcnk\u00f6sdf\u00fcrd\u0151, with stops including Pet\u0151fi t\u00e9r, Batthi\u00e1ny t\u00e9r, J\u00e1szai Mari t\u00e9r, Margaret Island and R\u00f3maif\u00fcrd\u0151.<\/p>\n<p><strong>H<\/strong><strong>\u00c9V<\/strong> (Suburban Railway) \u2013 serving the outer districts of Budapest and nearby towns, like Szentendre and G\u00f6d\u00f6ll\u0151.<\/p>\n<p>Public transportation in Budapest ends between 11pm and midnight, when the metro, trams and trolley buses stop operating. There are night buses running (marked with \u201c\u00c9&#8221;) to make sure you get home from anywhere in the city.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planning_your_trip\"><\/span><strong>Planning your trip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hardly anything beats Google Maps or Ways, but if you want to rely on the local knowledge, the Budapest Transport Company, BKK has its own <a href=\"http:\/\/futar.bkk.hu\/?map=13\/47.501\/19.053&amp;layers=GSVB\">Journey Planner<\/a> for you to plan your trip ahead. Available both in English and Hungarian.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchasing_your_ticket\"><\/span><strong>Purchasing your ticket<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>Tickets are valid for the metro, buses, trams, trolley buses, the Cogwheel Railway and the suburban H\u00c9V lines and are available to purchase at any subway station. To avoid long queues you can buy tickets from street stands, news agents or ticket machines in any tram or metro stops. Important to note that the basic ticket is valid for one trip only; if you transfer, you will need to validate a new ticket or use a transfer ticket. Be sure to validate your ticket using the orange or red ticket-punching machines as controllers may ask to see your ticket, and will fine you for not having a valid ticket.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ticket_types\"><\/span><strong>Ticket types<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are single tickets and transfer tickets available to purchase or you can get a discount with a 10-trip coupon book which contains 10 single tickets. Day and tourist passes offer a great deal for visitors, as they allow unlimited use of the public transportation system and are often packaged with free admission to many museums and attractions. For more details please visit the official website of <a href=\"https:\/\/bkk.hu\/en\/tickets-and-passes\/prices\/\">BKK<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_card\"><\/span><strong>Budapest card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/budapestcards.com\">Budapest Card<\/a> is an excellent option if we you wish to have unlimited travel and planning to visit some attractions as well. Cards can be purchased with 24-hour, 48-hour, 72-hour, 96-hour or 120-hour validity and all of them come with great additional benefits. All cards include unlimited travel on public transportation, free entry to several museums, two free walking tours, and 10%-50% discounts at baths, museums, restaurants and spas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/budapest_card_front900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/budapest_card_front900x510.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest Card\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/budapest_card_front900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/budapest_card_front900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/budapest_card_front900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/budapest_card_front900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_validate_your_ticket\"><\/span><strong>Always validate your ticket<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You must always validate your ticket as soon as you board. On the metro network, stamp your ticket with the validating machine before you enter the station. (No need to validate travelcards or passes.)<\/p>\n<p>To use the old-school, manual validator, insert your ticket into the opening on top and punch it by pulling the black frame of the slot towards you. Keep your ticket until the end of your trip. Inspectors will issue a penalty fare to you if you travel without a validated ticket. You can pay in cash on the spot or you can also pay with a bankcard at designated customer service centres.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/jegykezel\u0151900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/jegykezel\u0151900x510.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/jegykezel\u0151900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/jegykezel\u0151900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/jegykezel\u0151900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/jegykezel\u0151900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MOL_Bubi_Public_Bike_System\"><\/span><strong>MOL Bubi Public Bike System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The MOL Bubi public bike system is an environmentally friendly public transport mode ideal for short rides to explore the city on two wheels. The first 30 minutes of each trip are free with a ticket.<\/p>\n<p>When buying a ticket, a deposit of 25 000 HUF per bike will be temporarily blocked in your bank account. Please check <a href=\"http:\/\/molbubi.bkk.hu\">MOL Bubi<\/a> for fares and more information on the terms of use. MOL Bubi is for short rides so rides for over 30 minutes usage fees apply and will increase with time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/molbubi900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/molbubi900x510.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/molbubi900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/molbubi900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/molbubi900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/molbubi900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_Taxis\"><\/span><strong>Budapest Taxis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Taxis can be fast and cheap in the city, especially late at night when there is limited public transportation. Taxis can be hailed on the street, but it is cheaper to call ahead of time. All taxis must have a yellow registration plate, as opposed to the white background on regular car plates. All taxameters are equipped with a receipt-printing function, displaying the fares charged and identification of the driver.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Base fare: HUF 450<\/li>\n<li>Price per minute: HUF 70<\/li>\n<li>Price per kilometer: HUF 280<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The following are the phone numbers of reliable taxi firms charging fair rates, not &#8216;tourist tariffs&#8217; (operators are English-speaking).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Citytaxi: (+36-1) 211-1111<\/p>\n<p>F\u0151taxi: (+36-1) 222-2222 &#8211; the officially appointed taxi company to service the airport.<\/p>\n<p>Budataxi: (+36-1) 233-3333<\/p>\n<p>Tele5 taxi: (+36-1) 355-5555<\/p>\n<p>R\u00e1di\u00f3taxi: (+36-1) 377-7777<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapests_Main_Railway_Stations\"><\/span><strong>Budapest&#8217;s Main Railway Stations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Keleti P\u00e1lyaudvar<\/strong> or Eastern Railway Station is the largest railway station in Budapest. Located on Baross t\u00e9r in District 8, Keleti is accessible by subway (M2) and buses No. 5 and 7. Key destinations from Keleti include: Budapest-Gy\u0151r-Vienna, Budapest-Hatvan-Miskolc, Budapest-B\u00e9k\u00e9scsaba-Arad and Budapest-Kelebia-Beograd.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/keletipu900x510.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/keletipu900x510.jpg\" alt=\"Keleti Railway station\" width=\"900\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/keletipu900x510.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/keletipu900x510-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/keletipu900x510-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/budapest-guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/keletipu900x510-600x340.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nyugati P\u00e1lyaudvar<\/strong> or Western Railway Station is one of the oldest railway stations in Budapest. Located on the Grand Boulevard at Ter\u00e9z k\u00f6r\u00fat 55-57 in District 6, Nyugati is accessible by subway (M3) and tram line No. 4 and 6. Key destinations from Nyugati include: Budapest-Esztergom, Budapest-Danube Bend, Budapest-V\u00e1c and Budapest-Szeged.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>D\u00e9li P\u00e1lyaudvar<\/strong> or Southern Railway Station is the main railway station in Budapest. Located in the vicinity of Castle Hill at Krisztina k\u00f6r\u00fat 37 in District 1, D\u00e9li is accessible by subway (M2) and by streetcars No. 18, 59 and 61. Key destinations from D\u00e9li include: Budapest-P\u00e9cs, Budapest-Gy\u0151r and Budapest-Lake Balaton.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_hotel_with_the_greatest_transport_links\"><\/span>Book your hotel with the greatest transport links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Staying close to public transport is always a good idea when visiting a city. Danubius Hotels Groups make sure that you\u2019re always in a convenient location that is easily accessible.<\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s 4 metro lines provide with great links to most part of the city therefore it may be a good idea to choose one of our lovely hotels on the line <strong>M2<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/our-hotels-budapest\/danubius-hotel-astoria?Google_word=astoria+hotel+budapest\">Danubius Hotel Astoria<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/our-hotels-budapest\/hotel-hungaria-city-center\">Hotel Hungaria<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/our-hotels-budapest\/hotel-erzsebet-city-center\">Hotel Erzsebet<\/a>; <strong>M3<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/our-hotels-budapest\/radisson-blu-beke-hotel\">Radisson Blu Beke Hotel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/our-hotels-budapest\/danubius-hotel-helia\">Danubius Hotel Helia <\/a>and Hotel Erzsebet or the latest metro line, <strong>M4<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/our-hotels-budapest\/danubius-hotel-flamenco\">Danubius Hotel Flamenco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/our-hotels-budapest\/danubius-hotel-gellert\">Danubius Hotel Gellert<\/a> or Hotel Hungaria.<\/p>\n<p>The hotel group\u2019s website has an excellent overview of each hotel\u2019s location with all the nearby transport links. If you\u2019re just planning your visit, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danubiushotels.com\/en\/budapest-city-breaks\">Budapest City Breaks<\/a> page is here to help you find the best hotels with the greatest locations in the city!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Getting around Budapest is super easy with a well-connected transport system, many form of public transport from subway to trolley buses as well as eco-friendly bike rentals. Enjoy your time in Budapest and take long walks around the city centre knowing that there is always a really easy way to get home from anywhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there, welcome to our beautiful city! Are you feeling a bit lost? Don\u2019t worry, it is normal. 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