Capital city, Hungary
Getting around Budapest
How to get around Budapest
Four metro lines, trams and buses cover the city on one ticket and run late. Walk the center and take trams over the Danube.
Ways to get around Budapest
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Metro, tram and bus (BKK) | 450 HUF single ticket | Buy at machines or the BudapestGO app; validate paper tickets |
| Night trams and buses | Same tickets | Run after the metro closes, roughly 11 pm to 4 am |
| Bolt | About 2,500–4,500 HUF for 5 km | Cheaper than street taxis |
| Chain Bridge to Buda by tram or boat | BKK ticket or boat fare | BKK passenger boats run on the Danube |
Ride-hailing apps in Budapest
A 5 km ride costs about Ft2,500–4,500 ($7.6–13.7).
- Avoid hailing taxis on the street; use Bolt or Főtaxi. Insist on a metered fare or agree on a price.
Arriving in Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD)
Bus 100E to Deák Ferenc tér about 2,200 HUF, 40 min; bus 200E to M3 Kőbánya-Kispest, then metro; Főtaxi fixed fare roughly 9,000–12,000 HUF.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rarely used; e-scooters are common in the center. Traffic and tram tracks make riding risky.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences valid; others should carry an IDP. Zero alcohol limit; buy an e-vignette before using motorways.
- Onward travel in Hungary: Routes radiate from Budapest. MÁV trains and Volánbusz coaches reach most towns (Lake Balaton in 1.5–3 h); a monthly national pass covers both.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Budapest?
No. Use Bolt, Főtaxi instead.
What's the best way to get around Budapest?
Four metro lines, trams and buses cover the city on one ticket and run late. Walk the center and take trams over the Danube.
How do I get from the airport to Budapest?
Bus 100E to Deák Ferenc tér about 2,200 HUF, 40 min; bus 200E to M3 Kőbánya-Kispest, then metro; Főtaxi fixed fare roughly 9,000–12,000 HUF.
Is Budapest walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- MÁV (Hungarian State Railways)
- BKK Budapest public transport
- Motorway e-vignette (Nemzeti Útdíj)
- Budapest Airport
- Budapest tourism
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