Your practical guide to

Budapest transport

Travel options in BudapestThere are several transport modes available, but no matter which one you choose: the network is unified with a single tariff system.

Metro Suburban railway Boat

Night transport23:50–04:30

Daytime transport04:30–23:50

Standardised taxi fares in BudapestAll taxis accept bankcards.Fares valid until 1 July 2018.

MOL Bubi public bikesEnvironmentally friendly public transport mode ideal for short rides to explore the city. Available 24/7. Get access with a ticket or pass. Find details in this booklet.

BusTrolleybus Tram

Base fare700 HUF

HUF/km 300 HUF

HUF/min (under 15 km/h)75 HUF

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Journey planning, maps,live departure times,service changes

BKK FUTÁR appPlan your journey with real-time data

bkk.hu/en BKK FUTÁR

Tickets and travelcards Where to get your ticket

Ticket vending machines

Tickets and passes every day, round the clock with cash or bankcard.

BKK Customer Service Centres

Maps and brochures are also available. Cash and bankcards are accepted.

On board

Only single ticket for a higher price. Please have the exact amount ready as the driver does not have change.

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Jegyek és bérletekTickets and passes

24-hour travelcard1 650 HUF

24-hour group travelcard3 300 HUF

72-hour travelcard4 150 HUF

Seven-day travelcard4 950 HUF

Travelcards

Up to five passengers travelling together may use the group travelcard.

Special fares apply to boats, bus line 100E, services leaving Budapest as well as to heritage transport vehicles. For a full list of travel products, terms and conditions of free and discounted travel please visit bkk.hu

The single ticket is valid only for one trip on a single line without interruption, on the full length of the route. Transfers between the metro lines are possible with the ticket.

With the transfer ticket, you can change to another service once. Validate ticket number 1 for the first vehicle and ticket number 2 after you transfer.

Single ticket

350 HUF

Block of 10 single tickets3 000 HUF

Transfer ticket

530 HUF

Airport shuttle bus single ticket (100E)900 HUF

Single tickets

Always validate your ticketYou must 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.

Validate your ticket at the beginning of your trip To use the old-style, 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. Please check bkk.hu/en/ticket-validation for more infrmation.

From the airport to the city centre

100E hirdetés

Liszt Ferenc Airport 2

900 HUFbkk.hu/en/airport-shuttle

Direct shuttlebus service from the airport to the city centre

The typical taxi fare between the airport and the city (21 km) is 7 600 HUF (ca. 24 EUR) depending on traffic.

Liszt Ferenc Airport 2

05:00–01:20

Only available with an Airport shuttle bus single ticket. (900 HUF)

Astoria M

Deák Ferenc tér M

City centre

Direct shuttlebus

Kálvintér M

Travel with transfer ticket or a travelcard or a pass.The metro line is partially replaced by bus.

Liszt Ferenc Airport 2

Kőbánya- Kispest M

Deák Ferenc tér M

City centre

Daytime transport

200E

100E

Travel with transfer ticket or a travelcard or a pass.

Liszt Ferenc Airport 2

Deák Ferenc tér M

Night transport

Határ út M

200E 914 914A 950 950A

Deák Ferenc tér

Kálvin térAstoria

MOL Bubi public bike system

MOL Bubi 24-hour ticket500 HUF

MOL Bubi 72-hour ticket1 000 HUF

MOL Bubi Weekly ticket2 000 HUF

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.

When buying a ticket, a deposit of 25 000 HUF per bike will be temporarily blocked in your bank account.Please check molbubi.bkk.hu for fares and more information on the terms of use.

Join

Buy a ticket at one of the selected docking stations.

Pickup

Use your phone number and 6-digit code (sent by SMS) to unlock a bike.

Ride

Take as many short rides (up to 30 minutes each) as you want.

Return

Return the bike to any docking station and lock it.

Up to 30 minutes free for each trip

MOL BUBi iS FUN

1526 126 0–24BicYcles

docking stations

availaBilitYMOL Bubi is for short rides. For over 30 minutes continously, usage fees apply and will increase with time.

Daytime transport04:30–23:50

Night transport23:50–04:30

Explore Budapest with Heritage Transport Services!

Travel on board the Duna Heritage Tram on Saturdays and the Thermal Heritage Tram on Sundays. Take a river ride on the Danube on board the Snow White vintage boat on Saturdays or travel on board the Bus Heritage on every second Sunday of each month.

Budapest differently

The first underground railway on continental Europe; in operation since 1896.

Link between the Royal Castle and the riverbank since 1870.

Weather permitting, the cableway carries passengers to János Hill, the highest point in Buda. Information by phone: +36 1 391 0352.

Underground railway

Chairlift

Buda Castle Funicular

In the Deák Ferenc tér metro station underpass, inside the BKK Customer Service Centre. Closed on Mondays.

In the quaint town of Szentendre, next to the final station of suburban railway line H5. Open from April to October, closed on Mondays.

Urban Public Transport Museum

Underground Railway Museum

Operates on Sundays on a circle route linking several thermal baths in Buda.

Thermal heritage tram

Heritage transport services operate from May to October. For more information, please go to bkk.hu/nosztalgia/

In case of all services listed above, with the exception of metro line M1, special fares apply.

Timetables depend on weather conditions. Check the BKK FUTÁR trip planner app.

Public transport and heritage transport boats services

Travels on the Danube embankment on the Pest side on Saturdays.

Danube heritage tram

Runs on a circle route every second Sunday of each month.

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Bus heritageBH

Transport rulesPlease be polite and attentive to other passengers. If you experience a problem, notify BKK Customer Service by e-mail or telephone.

The front-door boarding only policy applies on most bus lines. Show your validated ticket, your valid pass or travel ID to the driver.

Where you see a button next to a vehicle’s door, push the button to open the door.

Please do not approach the platform edge at metro stations until the passengers from the arriving train have exited.

Small pets and dogs in a carry-box travel free. Otherwise, leashed dogs require a muzzle and an extra ticket or pass.

You may carry a bike with you on designated bus and tram lines as well as on the suburban and cogwheel railways and boat lines. The bike requires a ticket. Please check bkk.hu for details.

Smoking is strictly prohibited aboard vehicles and at stops. It is also prohibited to consume food or beverages on board and at metro stations.

On most vehicles, signal your wish to disembark well in advance by pushing the button near the door. Please use the rear doors to exit.

Please find the locations of BKK customer service centres,TVMs and ticket offices on the interactive map onbkk.hu/salespoints or with the help of the BKK FUTÁR app.

Central Customer Service OfficeVII. district, Rumbach Sebestyén utca 19–21.

Open: Monday 09:00–17:00Tuesday 09:00–17:00Wednesday 09:00–19:00

Thursday 09:00–17:00Friday 09:00–15:00Saturday closedSunday closed

Deák Ferenc térDéli pályaudvarFerenciek tereKelenföld vasútállomásKeleti pályaudvar

Kőbánya-KispestMóricz Zsigmond körtérNépligetSzentlélek térSzéll Kálmán tér

Customer Service CentresOpen: 05:30–22:00

Budapest International Airport Terminal 2AOpen: 08:00–22:00

Budapest International Airport Terminal 2BOpen: 09:00–21:00

The major part of the transport network is served by low-floor vehicles. Metro line M4 is fully accessible. Plan your barrier-free journey with the BKK FUTÁR app.

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