How to use public transportation in Budapest. City transport in Budapest. How to get to the main tourist sites by metro

All transport in the city - what locals ride and what a tourist should choose.

General situation

   Some of the attractions can be visited on foot, but you can’t do without transport in Budapest. You can use both personal means (car or bicycle), and public transport, such as metro, buses, trams and trolleybuses. The main points of sale of tickets for the metro and other public transport in Budapest are the kiosks Budapesti közlekedési központ (VVK) and the metro station.

Before entering the transport, you need to break through a ticket in special devices (looking like a small box), otherwise you will most likely be faced with a large fine.

The entire transport network is managed by BKV, on the official website of which you can get all the additional information - bkv.hu/en

How to save and travel

   You can save a lot on transport if you use travel cards. The easiest way is to buy a pack of one-time tickets. In addition, there are transport cards for one day, for three days, for 7, 14 and a month. Such cards are valid for the specified number of hours from the date of purchase and allow you to use without restrictions. Be careful, the card is valid for one person, but group transport cards are also on sale.

There is also a Budapest kártya card, which is an improved version of the card, and also allows you to receive discounts at museums and some restaurants.

Transport cards also eliminate the constant composting of tickets, which is also a plus.

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Types of transport

popular with tourists

Budapest is great for walking, but sometimes be prepared to share the road with cyclists.

  ~ 3000 forints popular with tourists

Trams are convenient for moving around the city. Budapest tram lines are considered one of the busiest in the world. Also, the longest tram in the world was launched here (on lines 4 and 6), which is even a local attraction. The intervals of the trams are no more than 10 minutes.

  ~ 350 forints popular with tourists

In Budapest there is a cog railway, which has historical value for the city, and attracts tourists. A feature of tram number 60 is that in addition to two conventional rails, the tram has a toothed rail in the middle - for climbing uphill. To find this tram, follow to Városmajor, and then ask the locals. Nearby is the children's railway, where the "workers" are children. At the main station (Hűvösvölgy) is the Children's Railway Museum. Local residents and tourists use the Children's Railway as a full-fledged form of public transport.

  ~ 750 forints popular with tourists

River walks are very popular in Budapest. The Danube River, on which Budapest stands, is one of the main waterways of Europe. Many palaces and beautiful buildings face the Danube, a boat trip becomes almost mandatory. In total, several lines operate, the schedule and stops of which can be seen on the pier. Ferries are equated with public transport and on weekdays they are operated by ordinary travel. The average journey time is 2 hours, during which there will be many interesting species. On weekends, a ticket can be purchased on board. Vessels run from about 6 am to 8 pm, making about 10 stops.

  ~ 400 forints

The metro is quite convenient and you can use it. The Budapest Metro is one of the oldest in the world, but for almost 80 years it consisted of one branch 4 km long. Over the past few decades, it has been possible to expand the metro to 4 branches connecting the main parts of the city.

  ~ 1850 forints

The main rule of using a taxi in Budapest is to use official taxis! Taxis are best booked by phone. Taxis have yellow license plates and yellow glowing taxi signs on the roof. Drivers are required to use taximeters. The cost of the trip consists of the landing fee and then the kilometers traveled by the meter. Downtime in traffic jams is also taken into account in tariffs.

  ~ 3300 forints

The first trolleybus was launched on December 16, 1933, after which the route network began to cover the entire territory of Pest.

  ~ 350 forints

The Budapest bus network connects the suburbs and several metro stations to the center. Route numbers are indicated by numbers and letters. The letters “A” (shortened route) and “E” (express), as well as the numbers 800-899 (suburban routes) and 900 (night routes) are also used for designation.

Budapest is a large modern European city with highly organized public transport. Let's look at all types of transport to make it easier to navigate during the holidays.

Public transport tickets

Tickets for public transport are uniform, which means that they are suitable for metro, buses, trams and trolley buses at the same time. Depending on the duration and frequency of travel, you can choose a specific ticket.

Tickets can be bought in special orange vending machines, which you will find near the stops, at the entrance to the subway, at newsstands and post offices.

Access by cable car, funicular and water bus on a single ticket is not possible. But if you buy a travel card (no matter how many days), then do not forget about the cogwheel and the river. A trip to them will be exciting and you will not have to pay extra.

Types and cost of tickets

One way ticket (Vonaljegy)

It costs 350 Ft. On it you can make one trip in the subway within 3 stations for 80 minutes. in the afternoon (120 on night transport) from the moment of composting.

One-time ticket (Helyszínen váltott vonaljegy)

It costs 450 Ft. It allows you to make one trip on any form of public transport and change once within the metro lines. Validity period - 80 minutes. during the day and 120 on night transport from the moment of composting.

One-time ticket (10 db-os gyűjtőjegy)

It costs 3000 Ft for 10 tickets in the form of a carne. With 1 ticket (for 300 Ft) it is possible to make 1 direct trip on any type of transport. Its validity is 80 minutes. during the day and 120 on night transport from the moment of composting.

One-time transfer ticket (Átszállójegy)

It costs 530 Ft. It is used for travel on any type of transport, only 1 change is allowed. Valid for 100 minutes during the day (120 minutes at night) - from the moment of the first composting; 80 minutes during the day (120 minutes at night) - from the moment of the second.

24-hour pass (Budapest 24 órás jegy)

It costs 1650 Ft. On it you can ride an unlimited number of times within 1 day from the date of purchase. You do not need to compost the ticket.

72-hour pass (Budapest 72 órás jegy)

It costs 4150 Ft. You can ride on it for 3 days from the date of purchase on any type of transport. Compost is not necessary.

Weekly Ticket (Budapest-hetijegy)

Will cost 4950 Ft. Valid for 7 days from the date of purchase for all types of public transport and for any number of trips. Compost is not necessary.

Save tickets until the end of the trip. In public transport, supervisors work.

Metro in Budapest

Budapest metro (Budapesti metró) - one of the oldest in the world. Its first line was opened in 1896. Today, the metro has 52 stations and consists of 4 lines that intersect at Deák Ferenc tér Square in the city center.

The working hours of the metro are from 4:30 to 23:00. The frequency of movement is 2-15 minutes.

The peculiarity of the metro is that to go from line to line you need to buy an additional ticket and post it. Yellow validators are installed in front of escalators and in the transitions between stations.

Map of the metro and commuter trains.

Trams

There are 36 tram lines (Villamos) in Budapest. They are the busiest in the world. For tourists, routes No. 2 and 2a will be interesting.

The trams run from 4:30 to 23:00. The interval is 5-10 minutes, during peak hours - 1-3 minutes.

One- and two-car trams run along the city, as well as low-floor trams with a length of 54 m. The final trams are not made in the form of a ring, but represent a dead end.

Buses

Buses (autóbusz) in Budapest are popular. They travel over 200 city routes. The main bus routes are indicated by numbers; these buses stop at all stops. Additional buses leave when the main routes are full, they are marked with the letter “A” after the number. There are express buses that stop only at the main stops of the main route, they have the letter “E” after the number.

Buses begin to run at 4:30 and end at 23:00. The interval of movement is 4-10 minutes.

Bus schedules are posted at every stop. Buses run second on schedule.

Trolleybuses

The first trolleybus (trolibusz) appeared in Budapest in 1933. The trolleybus network has since been constantly expanding, now it consists of 15 lines and covers the territory of Pest.

The movement time of trolleybuses from 4:30 to 23:00. Frequency - 4-10 minutes.

You will find a map of the trolleybus network.

Suburban trains HÉV

The HÉV commuter train system (Helyiérdekű Vasút - HÉV) consists of 71 stations and 4 + 1 railway lines that connect the center of the capital with the suburbs. In Pest, HEV trains connect the eastern part of Pest (Örs vezér tér station) with the suburb of Gödöll. In Buda, trains go from Batthyány tér metro station to Szentendre. In the southern direction, two HEV lines follow - one from Közvágóhíd to the cities of Baja and Kecskemét, the other from Boráros tér to the city of Csepel.

Public transport tickets are valid for traveling on HÉV within Budapest. To travel to the suburbs you need to purchase a separate ticket.

In Budapest there is a cog railway (Fogaskerekű vasút), it is also called "Tram route number 60". It was created in the XIX century. Its distinctive features: the railway track has a gear rack (rail) laid between the rails, and the cars are equipped with a gear wheel. A toothed road goes up from Moszkva tér to the Buda hills. Opening hours: from 4:57 to 23:42. Timetable .

In 1948, a narrow-gauge railway was built in Budapest, which until 1990 was called the Pioneer Railway, and now it is called the Children's Railway (Gyermekvasút). It was created in order to introduce children to railway specialties.

Buda Castle Funicular

“Šiklo” (Budavári Sikló) is the name of the Buda Castle funicular. It rises from Adam Clark Square (Clark Ádám tér) at the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi lánchíd) to the Buda Castle (Budavári Palota). The height difference is 50 m, the length of the road is 95 m.

The funicular was built by decree of Count Secheni in 1870. Today it is a favorite city attraction, during the trip which offers wonderful views of the Danube. In bad weather, this method of climbing to the castle is much more comfortable on foot.

The funicular operates daily from 7:30 to 22:00, an interval of 5-10 minutes.

An adult one-way ticket costs 1200 Ft, both ways - 1800 Ft; children in one direction - 700 Ft, in both - 1100 Ft. More information on the website: bkv.hu.

The cable car (Libegő) will take you to Mount János-hegy, where there is a viewing platform. This is a chair road, and you need to sit on it on the go. Armchairs for 2 people, they are closed with a crossbar with a footboard. The length of the road is 1040 m, the rise is 262 m.

Road hours vary by month. Look up-to-date information on the website.

Ticket price - 1000 Ft one way, 1400 Ft - round trip.

Taxi

Taxi cars are equipped with a yellow license plate and a luminous taxi sign on the roof. Each car has a taximeter that issues a check at the end of the trip. It is customary to tip the driver, approximately 10% of the cost of the trip.

The cost of a taxi trip consists of a fee: for landing, for 1 km of trip on the meter, for a simple one.

"Catching" a taxi on the street in the capital of Hungary is not accepted. Usually ordered by phone. Taxi arrives within 5-7 minutes. Popular carriers: Taxi 2000, Tele5Taxi, Volán Taxi.

Transfer from Budapest can be ordered on the carrier’s website.

Water transport

Budapest stands on the Danube. And since many of the city’s sights face the front of the Danube, the river walk will be interesting and informative.

A boat ride will cost 750 Ft one way. Tickets can be bought at kiosks on the Belgradrakpart promenade, between the Elzbieta and Chain bridges.

  Budapest card

Types of cards:

  • one-day card (24 ÓRÁS BUDAPEST KÁRTYA) costs 4655 Ft;
  • two-day (48 ÓRÁS BELFÖLDI BUDAPEST KÁRTYA) - 5605 Ft;
  • two-day (48 ÓRÁS BUDAPEST KÁRTYA) - 7505 Ft;
  • three-day (72 ÓRÁS BUDAPEST KÁRTYA) - 9405 Ft.

By Budapest Maps you can:
  use public transport free of charge;
  gets the right to 2 free city tours;
  free entry to the Lukacs bath;
  free admission to museums;
  various discounts.

The Budapest card can be bought online, as well as in hotels, the Tourinform travel agency and travel agencies, museums and ticket offices in public transport. Point of sale is usually accompanied by a special sticker.

Double-decker excursion buses Giraffe Hop on Hop off run in Budapest from 9:30 to 17:30 on 4 routes. Intervals of movement of buses - 30-60 minutes. There are night routes.

The price for one day is 5000 Ft, for two days - 6000 Ft. With a Budapest Card you will be given a 20% discount.

You can buy tickets from the driver, in tourist information centers, in hotels and on the citytour.hu website.

Motor ships Giraffe Hop on Hop off

Motor ships Giraffe Hop on Hop off use the same principle as buses. The duration of the walk is 1 hour. River buses run all year round, except in March. Actual information .

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Budapest is a large modern city with a developed transport system. Since many local attractions are located far from the city center, tourists get to them using public transport. It is controlled by the public city company BKV.

Types of public transport

Public transport in Budapest consists of one hundred and eighty bus routes, twenty-nine tram lines, fourteen trolleybus lines and four subway lines. The subway is the oldest on the continent. The four lines of the Budapest metro intersect in one place - at a station called Deak Ferenc ter. The yellow metro line is the oldest. Trains running along it are painted yellow and decorated with antique. Intervals of train movements range from 2 to 15 minutes. When switching from one line of the Budapest metro to another, you need to buy an additional ticket. Budapest city tram transport consists of thirty lines. For tourists, the most interesting are tram routes 2, as well as 2A, covering the most famous places in the Hungarian capital. Trams run in Budapest at intervals of five to ten minutes, and during peak hours the intervals are reduced to one to three minutes. Bus public transport in Budapest consists of two hundred routes; intervals of movement of vehicles on them are 4-10 minutes. There is also a trolleybus service in Budapest, the network of which covers almost the entire territory of the Hungarian capital.

Types of tickets for Budapest public transport, ways to buy them and cost

In the Hungarian capital, unified are sold, the effect of which extends to the metro, buses, trams, as well as trolleybuses. Tickets can have different validity periods or be designed for a different number of trips.

The following ticket types are sold in Budapest:

One-time half-hour. It costs 350 forints. It can be used for one trip in the Budapest metro within just three stations. Valid for half an hour.
   One-time sentry. 450 forints. Valid for an hour on any type of Budapest transport. For 3 thousand forints you can purchase a block of ten such tickets.
   One-time with the possibility of transplantation. 530 forints. Valid on any form of public Budapest transport within one and a half hours after its first composting and one hour after its second composting.
One day travel card. 1650 forints. Valid one day after purchase in any city public transport, for any number of trips.
   Three day travel card. 4150 forints. Similar to a one-day pass, but valid for seventy-two hours.
   Weekly pass. 4950 forints. Valid for a week.
   Group one-day travel card. 3300 forints. Valid for a group of five people per day.
   Tourist card “Budapest Card” for one or three days. The cost of one day - 3900 forints, three days - 7900 forints. The card is valid for one adult, as well as one child under six years of age.

Where to buy tickets for Budapest city transport?

For sale public transport tickets in Budapest   in bright orange ticket machines accepting only coins. Such machines are located near transport stops. In addition, tickets can be purchased at the entrances to the Budapest metro station, at post offices, as well as at newsstands.

Fines for stowaways

In order not to spoil your mood while visiting the capital of Hungary and to avoid troubles, you should always pay for public transport in Budapest on time. In the Hungarian capital, very high fines (about 8,000 forints) are provided for free riders. Moreover, if you do not pay the fine issued by the controller on the spot, the next day its amount will double, and in a day - three times and so on.

Special Transport Budapest

In the Hungarian capital there are several types of special transport. This is the cog railway, the Budapest funicular, as well as the children's railway.

Budapest metro cannot be called a landmark of the city - the stations are simple, without marble columns and crystal chandeliers. But this type of transport is convenient for moving around the Hungarian capital: tickets are inexpensive, there are bus, tram and trolley bus terminus near the stations, and subway lines connect the stations. We offer mini-instructions on how to use the metro in the Hungarian capital.

The first trains leave at 4.30 in the morning, the last at 23.00. If you are in the center of Budapest and want to get to the airport for the first flight to Moscow by Wizz Air at 06:40, then you can easily use the metro, but you need to come to the first train. In the first and last hours of the metro, trains rarely run, every 10-15 minutes.

You can find out the schedule of each type of public transport at each stop / station and plan the route.

The road from the center, for example, from Deák Ferenc tér (Deerek Square Ferenc) to the final one on the blue branch - Köbanya-Kishpest takes 15-17 minutes. The 200E bus is already waiting for the first passengers and arrives at the airport in 20-30 minutes.

Budapest metro map 2019

At the beginning of 2019, there are 4 subway lines - yellow (1), red (2), blue (3) (currently under reconstruction), green (4). The main part of the stations is in Pest.

You can buy a metro map of Budapest at the airport at the information desk or at kiosks with the letters BKK at stops, in stalls with newspapers. But you can not spend money on it - print from the Internet. Maps are also on the board at the entrance to each station, as in the Russian metro.

The new cars have an electronic scoreboard with the names, the stations are announced in Hungarian. The Hungarian language is hard to hear at first, then it’s easier to navigate through ads.

Fare: buy tickets profitably

It’s not necessary to think where and how to buy a ticket for the metro. Automatic machines are located at the airport, at railway stations, metro stations, and traffic intersections. There are also cash desks with a cashier, but there are more automatic machines. Cards and Hungarian cash are accepted.

In old ticket machines, there is not always a Russian-language interface, but in new ones you can select a menu in Russian. Vending machines sell any tickets except personalized tickets for a long period, as they are filled at the box office according to a personal document with a photograph.

The system of travel tickets allows you to save on trips around the city - the tickets are the same for any transport. The price of one is 350 forints (~ 80 rubles), if you buy it in a vending machine or at the box office, and 450 forints (~ 100 rubles) when buying from a driver in a bus, trolleybus. If you need to go only to the airport, then buy a special ticket with the option of transfer (Transfer Ticket) for 530 forints (~ 120 rubles).

It is profitable for tourists to purchase:

  • 10 tickets in one block for 3,000 forints (~ 700 rubles);
  • Travel ticket for 1 day for 1,650 forints (~ 380 rubles). When buying, choose the start time of the action and move on any public transport without restrictions. A good ticket is also the fact that on weekdays it operates on river buses running along the Danube;
  • A great option for a company or a large family is a group ticket for 24 hours. Five people can ride as many times as they like during the day for 3,300 forints (~ 760 rubles).

The cost of other types of tickets (travel for a week, a month, etc.) can be viewed.

How to use tickets

At the entrance to the Budapest metro, passengers compost only piece tickets, for this a paper ticket is inserted into the hole where it automatically breaks through.

It is not difficult to find validators in the metro - they are in the lobby or near the escalator. As for travel cards, they are simply shown to the driver or controller.

You can pass by the composter, there are no turnstiles, but at the peak of attendance time, very attentive people in uniform are standing at the entrance, and at the exit from the metro almost 100% check the fare.

The Ministry of Transport of Budapest made a detailed video on how to compost correctly:

Pensioners from Hungary and the EU over 65 travel by car for free, but older tourists from other countries buy tickets on a common basis.

The fine for a “hare” fare is 16,000 forints (almost 50 euros). When paying to the on-site controller, the amount is reduced to 8,000 thousand, a receipt is issued.

When is the best time to buy?

A tourist card for 24, 48 or 72 hours with free travel and discounts on visiting attractions will pay off if you visit it in at least 3-4 museums, the Lukáč bath and take a walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Plus cards - together with the parent, one child with a Budapest Card gets free travel, discounts and benefits for children under 14 years old.

For those who prefer walking around the city, gatherings in restaurants, it’s cheaper to buy a metro ticket when necessary.

You can view the cost and buy a Budapest Card. I must say that this card is quite inexpensive compared to the same cards in other European capitals.

How to get to the main tourist sites by metro

About using metro there is a separate detailed article.

By metro Budapest, you can quickly get to the stations of the capital: on the red line - to the South (Déli) and East (Keleti), on the yellow - to the West.

The historic M1 line is laid under Andrássy út. Its length is less than 5 km, and the stations are located at a distance of 500 m from each other. It is better to walk along the avenue to Heroes' Square, there are many interesting shops along the way. Then you can relax in or go to the zoo - all these objects near the Secheni Furdo station. Varoshliget park and Vajdahunyad castle are also located there. After all this program, there will no longer be any strength to walk back along Andrássy; it’s convenient to return back by metro.

To get to the town of Szentendre, you need to take the green branch to the final branch - Batthyány tér on the Buda side and transfer to the HEV train.

If you want to settle near the main attractions in the very center, then focus on the station Square Ferenc Deak.

A few facts about the Budapest metro

  • The 1896 Földalatti line (now M1) is one of the first subways in Europe, only the London Underground is older;
  • The length of all 4 branches is 131 km, the longest is blue, the train runs along it for 31 minutes:
  • The 5th branch was planned in 2017, but has not yet been built.

It’s difficult to get lost in the metro of the Hungarian capital, but if that happens, then they will always help you in the car or at the station. Young people know English, and older people sometimes remember the Russian language.

Public transport in Budapest is not only metro, trams, buses and trolleybuses, but also river trams that run along the Danube. The transport system of Budapest is very convenient, travel is inexpensive, and ticket vending machines "speak" in Russian. In this article we will tell you everything about Budapest public transport: where and how to buy tickets, how much they cost and what they are, how to calculate your route through the capital of Hungary, etc. We will also give some useful tips for tourists and one that is harmful.


Public transport in Budapest: instructions for use

Budapest public transport: cost and types of tickets

Budapest's public transport is a single system, you can travel on the same ticket both in the metro and in buses, trolleybuses and trams. In the capital of Hungary there are many types of tickets for public transport, but some of them are focused only on local residents. Let's look at the types of tickets that are interesting to tourists. You don’t need a year pass, right?

To find out how much it costs to get to Budapest by public transport in rubles, use this calculator:

  • Single trip ticket.   Price - 350 forints (when purchased from a driver - 450 forints). The ticket is valid for 80 minutes, range - any, you can not change. You can switch from one metro line to another at interchange stations (Deák Ferenc tér, Kálvin tér, Keleti Pályaudvar) without access to the surface.
  • Short metro ticket (up to 3 stops).   The price is 300 forints.
  • A set of 10 tickets.   The price of the kit is 3000 forints.
  • Single transfer trip ticket. Price - 530 forints. You need to compost such a ticket two times: when you first board the transport and when changing.
  • Bus ticket number 100E (from the airport to the center or back):   900 forints.
  • Single trip ticket on the D11 or D12 water bus.   The price is 750 forints.
  • Travel for 24 hours.   Price - 1650 forints. All types of travel cards (including those that we consider below) give the right to ride any type of public transport in Budapest without restrictions, and on the D11 and D12 river bus only on weekdays. In bus number 100E, travel cards are not valid. When buying a ticket, you need to indicate the time it began.
  • 24-hour ticket for groups of up to 5 people.   Price - 3300 forints.
  • Travel time for 72 hours.   Price - 4150 forints.
  • Travel for 7 days.   Price - 4950 forints. This ticket is personalized, when buying you need to indicate the name and surname in Latin letters, as in the passport or driver’s license (or document number). And yes, foreign (or rights) will have to be carried with you. Better original than copy.

About other types of tickets you will be kindly told budapest official public transport website   in English. But again, if you are a tourist, not a local resident, you may be interested in only 10 types of tickets, which we examined above.

Separately, it should be said about the passage of children in public transport in Budapest. Toddlers under 6 travel free of charge, older children need to buy a regular ticket, as for adults.

The cost of tickets for public transport in Budapest does not depend on the distance, and in the metro and ground transport there is a single price.

Where to buy tickets and how to validate them

Tickets for public transport in Budapest are sold at many newsstands and post offices, as well as at ticket offices at subway stations or at vending machines. But if you still need to find a mail or ticket office, then ticket machines are available at absolutely all metro stations and at some bus stops. And most importantly - public transport ticket vending machines in Budapest speak Russian! Just click on the Russian tricolor, select the type of ticket you need and follow the instructions of the smart machine. Vending machines often do not have change, so prepare the amount for payment or a card.

The machine in Russian will tell you about the types of tickets and the fare in Budapest by public transport. Accepts cash and bank cards. Differs in intelligence and quick wit.

So you bought a ticket. What to do next? If it is a 24-hour, 72-hour or 7-day pass, then you don’t need to do anything - you indicated the time of the beginning of the validity of such a ticket at the time of purchase. But one-time tickets for public transport in Budapest MUST be composted. There are no turnstiles either in the subway or in ground transportation, but there is something worse: the ubiquitous controllers. The fine for stowaways in Budapest is 8,000 forints, and if you don’t pay right away, it can grow two or even four times.

In land transport, composters are special boxes with a hole for tickets attached to handrails. Insert a ticket into the hole, hear a click - the fare has been paid! At the entrance to the metro (usually in front of the escalator) the same boxes are installed, or these are compost poles with holes where you need to insert a ticket:

Budapest Public Transport: to pay for travel, look for special “boxes” or columns.

As you know, this trick is not entirely legal and you can use it only at your own peril and risk. If anything, we didn’t advise you anything and we don’t know each other at all. And by the way, such a trick will not work in the metro - underground the probability of falling into the hands of the controller grows significantly, they have a den there. As for us, the next day we bought a pass.

Public transport in Budapest - a territory without hares! In the photo: controllers check tickets in the subway.

How to find out your route and travel time

The best travel assistant in Budapest - installed on any modern smartphone google maps. They perfectly understand how Budapest's public transport works, they know all the maps and schemes, they see different transfer options and perfectly calculate the travel time. You just need to choose a starting and final point, the cards will do the rest for you. In Budapest, we only use Google maps and we recommend you.

The official public transport site of Budapest offers its own trip planner (Trip Planner), but it is much less convenient. Like all mobile apps we tried.

We once had lunch at the Central Market and gathered in the Szechenyi bathhouse ... Google maps are well aware of Budapest's public transport and build routes, and almost all names can be entered in Russian.

That’s the whole instruction how to use public transport in Budapest. Finally, we note that the most popular form of transport among local residents and tourists in the capital of Hungary is the metro, and the yellow subway line is the oldest on the European continent, this is a real attraction! A separate article is devoted to the Budapest subway:

If you have any additional questions, we are waiting for your feedback: we will tell you everything we know. And have a happy trip to beautiful Hungary!