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 travel in public transport are unified, which means that they are suitable for metro, buses, trams and trolleybuses at the same time. Depending on the duration and frequency of trips, you can choose a specific ticket.
Tickets can be bought at special orange machines, which you will find near stops, at the entrance to the subway, in newsstands and post offices.
Travel 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 cog tram and the river. The trip on them will be exciting and you will not have to pay extra.
Types and cost of tickets
One way ticket (Vonaljegy)
Costs 350 Ft. On it you can make one trip to the subway within 3 stations within 80 minutes. in the afternoon (120 on night transport) from the moment of composting.
Single ticket
Costs 450 Ft. It allows you to make one trip on any type of public transport and transfer once within the metro lines. Validity — 80 min. during the day and 120 on night transport from the moment of composting.
Single ticket (10 db-os gyűjtőjegy)
Costs 3000 Ft for 10 carnet tickets. For 1 ticket (for 300 Ft) it is possible to make 1 trip without transfers on any type of transport. Its duration is 80 minutes. during the day and 120 on night transport from the moment of composting.
Single ticket with transfer rights (Átszállójegy)
Costs 530 Ft. It is used for travel by any mode of transport, only 1 transfer 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 Travel Card (Budapest 24 órás jegy)
Costs 1650 Ft. You can ride it an unlimited number of times within 1 day from the date of purchase. The ticket does not need to be punched.
Travel card for 72 hours (Budapest 72 órás jegy)
Worth 4150 Ft. You can ride on it for 3 days from the date of purchase on any type of transport. You don't need to compost.
Week Pass (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. You don't need to compost.
Keep your tickets until the end of your trip. In public transport controllers work.
Metro in Budapest
The Budapest metro (Budapesti metro) is one of the oldest in the world. Its first line was opened in 1896. Today, the subway has 52 stations and consists of 4 lines that intersect at Deák Ferenc tér Square station in the city center.
Metro operating hours are from 4:30 to 23:00. Frequency of movement - 2-15 minutes.
The peculiarity of the subway is that in order to switch from line to line, you need to buy an additional ticket and validate it. Yellow validators are installed in front of escalators and in the passages between stations.
Subway and suburban train map.
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. Interval - 5-10 minutes, during peak hours - 1-3 minutes.
One- and two-car trams run around the city, as well as low-floor trams 54 m long. The end trams are not made in the form of a ring, but represent a dead end.
Buses
Buses (autobusz) are popular in Budapest. They travel on more than 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 start running at 4:30 and end at 23:00. The interval of movement is 4-10 minutes.
Bus timetables are posted at each stop. Buses run second on schedule.
Trolleybuses
The first trolleybus (trolibusz) appeared in Budapest in 1933. The trolleybus network has been constantly expanded since then, now it consists of 15 lines and covers the territory of Pest.
Time of movement of trolleybuses from 4:30 to 23:00. The frequency is 4-10 minutes.
You will find a map of the trolleybus network.
Suburban HÉV trains
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 (station Örs vezér tér) with the suburb of Gödöllő. In Buda, trains run from the Batthyány tér metro station to the city of Szentendre. There are two HEV lines heading south - one from Közvágóhíd to Baja and Kecskemét, the other from Boráros tér to Csepel.
Public transport tickets are valid for HÉV within Budapest. To go to the suburbs, you need to purchase a separate ticket.
There is a cog in Budapest Railway(Fogaskerekű vasút), it is also called "Tram route No. 60". It was created in the 19th century. Its distinctive features: the railway bed has a gear rack (rail) laid between the rails, and the cars are equipped with a gear wheel. The jagged road goes up from Moszkva tér to the Buda Hills. Opening hours: from 4:57 to 23:42. Timetable .
In Budapest, in 1948, a narrow-gauge railway was built, which until 1990 was called the Pioneer Railway, and now it is called the Children's Railway (Gyermekvasút). It was created in order to acquaint children with railway specialties.
Funicular of the Buda Castle
"Siklo" (Budavári Sikló) is the name of the funicular of the Buda Castle. It rises from Adam Clark Square (Clark Ádám tér) at the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi lánchíd) to the Buda Castle (Budavári Palota). Height difference - 50 m, road length - 95 m.
The funicular was built by order of Count Szechenyi 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 than walking.
The funicular operates daily from 7:30 to 22:00, interval 5-10 minutes.
An adult one-way ticket costs 1200 Ft, a return ticket costs 1800 Ft; children one way - 700 Ft, both ways - 1100 Ft. More information on the website: bkv.hu.
The cable car (Libegő) will take you up Mount Janos (János-hegy), where there is an observation platform. This is a chairlift, and you need to sit on it on the go. Armchairs for 2 people, they are closed by a crossbar with a footboard. The length of the road is 1040 m, the ascent is 262 m.
The opening hours of the road depend on the month. See website for current information.
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 ride consists of a fee: for landing, for 1 km of a trip on the meter, for idle time.
"Catching" a taxi on the street in the Hungarian capital is not accepted. Usually it is ordered by phone. Taxi arrives within 5-7 minutes. Popular carriers: Taxi 2000, Tele5Taxi, Volán Taxi.
A transfer from Budapest can be ordered on the carrier's website.
Water transport
Budapest stands on the Danube. And since many of the sights of the city face the Danube with their front facades, a river walk will be interesting and informative.
Traveling by river bus will cost from 750 Ft one way. Tickets can be bought at kiosks on the Belgradrakpart embankment, this is between the Elzbiety and Chain bridges.
Budapest CardCard types:
- a 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.
With the Budapest Card you can:
free use of public transport;
receives the right to 2 free city tours;
free access to the Lukács baths;
free admission to museums;
various discounts.
The Budapest Card can be bought online, as well as in hotels, Tourinform and travel agencies, museums and public transport ticket offices. Points of sale are usually accompanied by a special sticker.
Double-decker Giraffe Hop on Hop off sightseeing buses run around Budapest from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on 4 routes. Bus intervals are 30-60 minutes. There are night routes.
Price for one day - 5000 Ft, for two days - 6000 Ft. The Budapest Card will give you 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
Giraffe Hop on Hop off boats use the same principle as buses. The duration of the walk is 1 hour. River buses run all year round except March. Actual information .
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Urban transport in Budapest is developed, the whole city is covered by a dense network of bus, trolleybus and tram routes. Besides land transport there is also a subway, which so far consists of only 3 lines.
Also in Budapest there are commuter trains "HEV", which are used for transport links with the suburbs. In addition, in Budapest there is such an exotic form of transport as a cogwheel road. The funicular at the walls of the Buda Castle and the cable car to Mount Janos can also be counted as public transport.
In terms of comfort, urban transport in Budapest is approaching European standards, for many travelers it will be a pleasant surprise to see Ikarus buses, which are home to Hungary, as buses.
Average hours of public transport in Hungary: 04:30-23:00
Also in the capital of Hungary there are night bus routes operating after 23:00.
The schedule of buses, trolleybuses and trams can always be found at the bus stops.
The scheme of trams, metro and suburban trains can be seen.
Fare payment
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With fares in Hungary, and especially in Budapest, it is quite difficult. Exists a large number of various tickets, valid both on the form of one transport, and on all at once. The most preferred tickets for 1, 3 and 7 days, and in the Hungarian capital and the Budapest Card.
Travel tickets are sold at orange ticket machines, at metro ticket offices, as well as at post offices and newsstands.
ticket type | Price | Description | Add. information |
1 day napijegy ticket | 1650 forints (250 rubles) | The ticket is valid for 24 hours from the date of purchase on all modes of transport | |
Ticket "turistajegy vagy haromnapos" for 3 days | 4150 forints (650 rubles) | The ticket is valid on all modes of transport for 72 hours | You don't need to validate your ticket. The date and time will be indicated on it at the time of purchase. |
Ticket "heti jegy" for 7 nights | 4950 forints (750 rubles) | The ticket is valid for all modes of transport for 7 days | You don't need to validate your ticket. The date and time will be indicated on it at the time of purchase. |
Budapest Card for 1, 2 and 3 days | 1 day - 4500 forints (670 rubles) 2 days - 7500 forints (1150 rubles) 3 days - 8900 forints (1500 rubles) | Allows you to make an unlimited number of trips within 1, 2 or 3 days from the date of purchase, with the exception of the cable car and funicular. | The card can be used by 1 adult (from 18 years old) and one child (under 6 years old). The Budapest Card is personal and cannot be transferred. |
vonal jegy ticket for 1 trip | 450 forints (67 rubles) | Allows you to make 1 trip on any type of transport with a transfer to the metro within 60 minutes from the date of purchase. | The ticket must be validated immediately after boarding the transport. |
All tickets must be kept until the end of the trip. There are controllers on transport, which can be distinguished from passengers by a bandage on their arm and a badge with a photo.
Buses, trolleybuses and trams
Most Hungarian cities have bus and trolleybus routes, and Budapest also has tram routes.
City buses are usually painted blue. If the route number is colored red, it is the designation of express buses, which may not stop at all stops. Intervals in bus traffic are about 4-10 minutes.
At night, night buses marked with the letter “E” run around the Hungarian capital. With a large flow of passengers, buses with the letter “A” after the route number leave the routes. Flights of such buses are not constant and are used to unload the main routes.
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When exiting the bus, you need to press the button on the handrails near the exit. Also, in some new buses, you need to press a button next to the doors to enter. Bus routes can be seen at stops and in the salons of most buses.
Blue-painted trolleybuses run in Hungary in Pest, a district of Budapest.
Tram lines in Budapest cover the entire city, but are considered among the busiest. In total, there are about 30 tram lines in the city. Tourists will be interested in the routes of trams No. 2 and No. 2a, which pass through the most famous places in the Hungarian capital.
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Intervals for trams are about 5-10 minutes, but during peak hours they can be reduced to 2-3 minutes.
Metro in Hungary
The metro in Hungary is only in Budapest, and it is considered one of the oldest in Europe. At the moment, the subway consists of 3 lines. The only station where all lines intersect is Deák Ferenc tér. Only at this station you can transfer from one line to another. Also at the exit from the station there are numerous stops of ground transport.
An important feature of the Budapest metro is the fact that even when changing, you need to purchase a new ticket or use existing trips on the ticket.
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At most metro stations in Budapest, signs, station names and information signs are duplicated in English and German.
For people with limited mobility, the metro in the Hungarian capital is not the most convenient mode of transport, especially for wheelchair users, for whom there are practically no special slopes at the station.
The M1 line, marked in yellow, runs under Andrássy Avenue (Andrássyút.). It starts at Vörösmartytér Square (Vörösmartytér) and goes to Heroes' Square (m. Hösöktér). The trains on this line are short, consisting of 3 cars painted yellow.
The M2 line, marked in red, runs from the Örsvezértér station (“Ers-Weser Square”) to the Deli palyaudvar station (“Delhi-payyaudvar”, South Station). There are 2 elevated stations on this line - "Pillangouttsa" (Pillangó utca) and Ershwezertere ( Örs vezer tere).
Line M3, indicated in blue, is the longest metro line. The line runs from north to south across Pest from the Kobánya-Kispest station (Köbany-Kispest) to the Újpest-Városkapu station (Ujpest-Varoskapu).
The scheme of the Budapest metro can be seen.
In addition to the existing lines, the construction of the M4 line is underway. The average interval between trains is about 5 minutes.
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A distinctive feature of the metro in Budapest is the absence of turnstiles at the stations; tickets must be punched in a special machine at the entrance. It is not worth trying to pass a "hare"; inspectors often check tickets not only at the entrance, but also at the exit, and even in train cars. Canceled tickets must be kept until the end of the trip.
commuter trains
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Also in Budapest there are commuter trains HEV (Helyiérdekű Vasút), they are used to connect the Hungarian capital with the suburbs. The HEV system consists of 4 lines that do not intersect with each other and do not have transfers. In total, there are more than 80 stations on suburban lines.
You can distinguish electric trains by the corporate green color in which all trains are painted.
From Buda, trains run to Szentendre, Obuda and Aquincum from the metro station Batthyány tér. In Pest, trains run from the Örs vezér tér metro station to the suburb of Gödöllő. From the Borárostér area you can drive to the city of Csepel, and from Közvágóhíd to the cities of Kecskemét and Baia.
Within Budapest, trains have tickets for public transport, for trips out of town at the box office you need to buy separate travel cards. The boundaries of the city are always indicated on the diagrams hanging in the cars and at the stations.
Rack railway, funicular and cable car
Of the exotic modes of transport in Budapest, there is a cogwheel road, a cable car and a funicular.
The cogwheel road (Fogaskerekű vasút), also called "tram line No. 60", is located next to the Moszkvater metro station, opposite the Budapest Hotel. This line is used to climb Mount Széchenyi.
The rack railway is considered one of the types of urban transport in Budapest, so all tickets are valid on it.
The funicular, also called "Shilko" (Budavári Sikló), is located near the walls of the Buda Castle and serves as one of the ways to climb the fortress walls. Also, the funicular has become one of the attractions of the Hungarian capital. Intervals in the movement of the funicular 5-10 minutes.
Funicular fare: adult - 900 forints (about 150 rubles), children - 550 forints (about 85 rubles).
Funicular opening hours: 07:30-22:00
The Libegő cable car is used to climb Mount Janos, from which tourists can admire the views of Budapest. This mode of transport is not recommended for the elderly and young children, as consists of two armchairs covered by a crossbar. At the same time, you need to sit on hanging chairs on the go, they do not stop for boarding and disembarking.
Working hours: 10:00-16:00
Ticket price: 800 forints (about 120 rubles)
Public transport Budapest includes metro, tram, bus, and trolleybus. All transport operates from 4:30 to 23:00. At the entrances to the metro stations, there are boards with a map of the city's transport network. There are also directions in English and German. At all bus and tram stops you will find timetables, and at major stops you will find a traffic map.
To begin with, I will give a table with the main tickets that you can buy in the city. For reference, as of March 2018, 1 Hungarian forint costs 0.23 rubles, i.e. 100 forints is 23 rubles. 1 Euro = 311 forints.
Transport fare in Budapest
| Ticket name | Time of action | Price in local currency | Cost in rubles |
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| One trip ticket | HUF 350 | 79 rub | |
| Ticket for one trip, bought in the cabin from the driver | 60 minutes during the day or 120 minutes at night | HUF 450 | 101 rub |
| Transfer ticket | 90 minutes during the day or 120 minutes at night | HUF 530 | 119 rub |
| Short metro ticket | Up to 3 metro stations | HUF 300 | 67 rub |
| Book of 10 single tickets | each ticket is valid as a single trip ticket | HUF 3000 | 678 rub |
| Day pass | 24 hours | HUF 1650 | 372 rub |
| 3 Day Pass | 72 hours | HUF 4 150 | 938 rub |
| Weekly pass | 7 days | HUF 4 950 | 1118 rub |
| Pass for a group of up to 5 people | 24 hours | HUF 3 300 | 745 rubles |
| Budapest map for the day | 24 hours | HUF 3 900 | 881 rub |
| Budapest card for 3 days | 72 hours | HUF 7 900 | 1785 rub |
| Monthly Pass | 1 month | HUF 10500 | 2373 rub |
The above tickets are valid for metro, BKV buses, trolleybuses, trams, cogwheel trams on all city lines, as well as on the HÉV suburban train (only within the administrative border of the city of Budapest).
This is what a single ticket looks like.
And here, before entering the subway, tickets need to be punched. There are no turnstiles, but there are controllers right at the entrance.
Where to buy tickets?
Tickets can be bought at special machines, more and more of them appear around the city. The machines are quite simple, there is an English language. You can pay both in cash and by card, but we managed to pay with a card in one machine out of 4.
In addition, tickets are sold from bus and tram drivers, at metro ticket offices or from conductors who stand at almost every metro station.
For the convenience of laying the route in Budapest, there is a special website Public transport of Budapest.
The current fare in Budapest can be found on the city's public transport website.
Now I’ll tell you a little about the main modes of transport in Budapest, namely the metro, trams, and buses.
Metro Budapest
The Budapest Metro is one of the oldest metros in the world and the first metro in continental Europe. The oldest subway in Europe, as you know, is the subway in London.
The Budapest Metro consists of three lines: the old one and two new ones, which intersect at the same interchange station Deák Ferenc tér (“Deák Ferenc Square”). The total length of the lines is 30.9 km, the total number of stations is 42. On average, the metro transports 1,200,000 people per working day.
On the 2018 Budapest metro map, you can see that it’s quite easy to figure out the local metro, the main thing is to look at the direction of train traffic so as not to go in the opposite direction. The map also shows popular commuter trains.
Line M1 (yellow)- the first metro line in Budapest. The line was opened in 1896. This is a shallow line that runs funny little trains consisting of three small cars. The length of the line is 4.2 km, the number of stations is 11.
Line M2 (red)- the second line, opened in the early 70s of the XX century. It is marked in red. Alstom's modern, air-conditioned trains operate on this line. The length of the line is 10.3 km, the number of stations is 11. This is what the train looks like from the inside.
Line M3 (blue) was built in 1976 and is currently the longest line in Budapest. The length of the line is 16.4 km, the number of stations is 20. The dull, rumbling trains of the Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant run on this line.
Trams in Budapest
Trams in Budapest have been in operation since 1866 and currently represent one of the largest tram networks in the world with a length of 196 km.
There are currently 31 tram routes operating in the city. Route number 6 operates around the clock, the rest operate from 5 to 23 hours.
The standard gauge for Europe is 1435 mm, in Russia the gauge is 1520 mm.
In total, 6 types of trams run in the city. There are old trams where it is very hot and noisy, and there are modern trams. For example, I will show several trams.
This is a Tatra T5C5K tram
This is a Combino Supra tram manufactured by Siemens
Currently, there are 40 such Siemens trams in the city, the length of which is 53.99 m. These are almost the longest trams in the world, only in Dresden it is longer - 59.4 m. they are made with a low floor, equipped with air conditioners, do not twitch when starting and braking. They are also made of composite materials, which reduces the cost of their production.
Buses
Bus network is very developed in Budapest. We did not use them during our trip: we had enough metro and trams. There are a lot of old buses without air conditioning in the city, which pollute the atmosphere very much. This is especially felt in the heat. However, there are new Mercedes, which, apparently, are very comfortable to move around.
Budapest is one of the largest cities in all of Europe. Here, tourists can see many interesting sights, which are mainly located far from the central part of the city. To get to them, it is most advantageous to use public transport, which is represented by bus, trolleybus, tram routes, as well as three metro lines. You can, of course, take a taxi, but its services will cost the traveler much more. It is also worth noting that the entire urban transport network in Budapest is under the control of the BKV company (website: www.bkv.hu/en/).
Metro
general information
The Budapest Metro is one of the oldest in the world. It was first erected in the form of the Feldalatti line in 1896. At the moment, the Budapest metro consists of 3 lines with a total length of 32.1 km, which intersect each other at the station called "Deak Ferenc ter", located in the city center.
M1 is the line that is marked in yellow on the metro map. It runs from Andrássy Avenue (Vörösmarty Square) to Heroes' Square. This line was the first in Europe. Some time later, it was extended to include two additional stations. It is also worth noting that the trains that run along this line have yellow cars, which the designers stylized antique.
Line M2 is colored red. It runs from Örs vezér tér station to Deli palyaudvar station (South Station).
M3 - the line, which is marked in blue on the map. It stretches from north to south, starting from Kobánya-Kispest station to Újpest-Városkapu station.
Budapest metro opening hours
The first train of the city metro leaves for its route at 4:30 in the morning, and finishes work at 23:00 at night.
Movement interval
There are never queues in the Budapest metro, as trains here run at intervals of 2-15 minutes.
Transport nuances
One of the features of the Budapest metro is the fact that in order to switch from one line to another, you need to purchase an additional ticket. There are yellow validators in front of the escalators and in the passages between the interchange stations. To pay for the transition, you must pass a ticket through one of them.
Trams in Budapest
general information
In total, there are 30 tram lines in Budapest, which are considered the busiest in the world. Trams can be found on the main city highways, as well as near the main attractions. Especially interesting for tourists will be routes No. 2 and 2a, which cover the most Famous places Budapest.
Tram opening hours
The Budapest trams start their work at 4:30 in the morning. Despite the workload, according to the schedule, they leave their route at 23.00 pm.
Movement interval
On average, trams run every 5-10 minutes throughout the working day. The exception is peak hours, when the interval is reduced to 1-3 minutes.
Transport nuances
Both one and two-car trams such as Tatra, Duewag, Ganz run around the city. In addition, passengers can use Combino Supra NF12B low-floor trams, which are 54 meters long. At the moment, these are the longest trams in the world.
It is worth noting that the terminal tram lines in Budapest are not made in the form of a ring, as in most CIS countries. They are dead-end tracks, and if possible, this moment should be taken into account when getting on the tram.
Buses in Budapest
general information
In Budapest, buses are very popular not only among local residents, but also tourists. In total, there are over 200 main bus routes in the city. They are designated exclusively by numbers. This type of transport stops at all stops. If the main routes are overcrowded, then additional buses leave the line, which are marked with the letter "A" after the number.
The so-called express buses still run around Budapest. As a rule, they stop exclusively at the main stops of the main route. These buses are marked "E" after the flight number.
Bus time
Like other types of public transport, buses in Budapest operate from 4:30 am to 11:30 pm.
Movement interval
Depending on the type and distance of the route, buses run at intervals of 4-10 minutes.
Transport nuances
You can see the bus schedule on the table, which is located at each stop of public transport. In addition, it should be noted that buses around Budapest run strictly on schedule and are almost never late. If the passenger needs to get off at the next stop, he should press a special button, which is located either on the handrail near the door or above the door itself. In buses of new models, the button is also pressed when they want to enter the vehicle.
Trolleybuses in Budapest
general information
The very first trolleybus in Budapest appeared back in 1933. Since that moment, the trolleybus network has been constantly expanding and currently includes 15 lines, thus covering almost the entire territory of the city.
Working hours of trolleybuses
On average, trolleybuses in the city operate from 4:30 am to 11:00 pm, with the exception of the most distant routes.
Movement interval
On the main routes, trolleybuses run at intervals of 4-10 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Transport nuances
Trolleybuses can be recognized from a distance, as they are somewhat reminiscent of Russian trolleybuses - they are also painted red.
Taxi
general description
In addition to public transport, in order to get anywhere in Budapest, you can use the services of a taxi. It is always easy to find, as there are many taxi stops throughout the city. In addition, cars that provide passenger transportation services have yellow license plates, as well as luminous signs with the appropriate “taxi” inscription on the roof.
Taxi meters are located in each taxi car, which issue a receipt after the end of the trip. In addition to paying for the fare, you should give the driver a tip - this is about 10% of the cost of the trip itself.
Taxi fare
The taxi fare includes:
- landing fee, which is 300 forints during the day and 420 forints at night
- metered fare for 1 km, which is approximately HUF 240 during the day and HUF 336 at night
- downtime fee, which is 60 forints per 1 minute during the day and 84 forints at night. Moreover, one should also take into account the fact that driving at a speed of less than 15 km per hour is considered downtime.
Main carriers:
- Taxi 2000 - website: www.taxi2000.com/
- Tele5Taxi - website: www.tele5taxi.hu
- Volán Taxi - website: www.volantaxi.hu/
Tickets for public transport in Budapest
general description
It should be noted that tickets for travel in public transport are the same. They are suitable for metro, trams, buses and trolleybuses. In addition, depending on the frequency of travel, you can choose one or another type of ticket with a certain validity period.
Tickets are sold at special orange-colored ticket machines, which accept coins only. You can find vending machines on the street near public transport stops. In addition, tickets are sold at newsstands, post offices, and at the subway entrance.
Types and cost of tickets
There are the following types of tickets for public transport in Budapest:
- single - costs only 350 forints. Thanks to him, you can make one trip to the subway, however, within only three stations. It is valid for 30 minutes after marking with a composter.
- single cost 450 forints - the validity of this ticket is 1 hour from the moment of composting. Thanks to him, you can ride on any type of public transport.
- single at a cost of 300 forints (you can buy a carne of 10 tickets at a price of 3000 forints) - such a ticket allows you to make one trip without transfers on any public transport. Ticket validity is 1 hour after composting
- single ticket at the price of 530 forints, which allows only one transfer - it can be used to travel on any type of public transport. Valid for 1.5 hours from the first composting and 1 hour from the second
- travel card for 24 hours (napijegy) - costs 1650 forints. It can be used for an unlimited number of trips within one day of purchase. This ticket does not need to be punched, as it already contains the date and time of purchase
- travel card for 72 hours (turistajegy vagy haromnapos) - it can be purchased at a price of 4150 forints. Suitable for travel on any type of transport
- weekly pass (heti jegy) - the price of such a ticket is 4950 forints. It can be used within 7 days from the date of purchase.
More detailed information you can find out about the types and cost of tickets on the website of the transport company BKV - www.bkv.hu/en/
Amount of fines
To avoid trouble in public transport and not spoil your good travel experience, you should keep your purchased public transport tickets until the end of the trip. The fines in Budapest for traveling by hare are very high (about 8,000 forints). In addition, if the fine issued by the controller is not paid immediately on the spot, then the next day its amount increases by 2 times, on the third day - by 3 times, etc. That is why every local resident tries not to break the rules here.
Budapest has a well-developed public transport network. The city has 4 metro lines, an underground train, more than 200 bus routes, 33 tram lines, 15 trolleybus lines and 5 suburban lines. These lines are operated by the (BKV) Budapest Transport Company.
Metro Budapest
Subway map
The metro in Budapest consists of four lines.
Each metro line has a number (M1, M2, M3 M4), three metro lines meet in the city center, at Deák Ferenc tér ("Deák Ferenc Square") except for the new fourth (M4) recently built in 2014. It crosses the red line (M2) at the Keleti pályaudvar station (East Station) and the blue line (M3) at the Kálvin tér station (Kalvin Square).
M1 metro line
The underground yellow metro line M1 runs between the Vörösmarty tér square and the Mexikói út road. This is the first metro line in Budapest. The line was opened in 1896. This is a shallow line that runs funny little trains consisting of three small cars. The line is 4.2 km long and consists of 11 stations. Along the underground line are major attractions such as Vörösmarty Square, Deák Square, the Opera House, Heroes' Square and the Széchenyi Bath.
M2 metro line
M2 (red) east-west line. The second line, opened in the early 70s of the XX century. Alstom's modern, air-conditioned trains operate on this line. The line is 10.3 km long and also consists of 11 stations. It runs between the South railway station on the Buda side and the Örs Vezér tere station on Pest. Along the M2 metro line, there are also important sights and transport hubs: South Railway Station, Kossuth Square (Parliament), Deak Square, East Railway Station, People's Stadium.
M3 metro line
M3 (blue) north-south line. Built in 1976, it is currently the longest line in Budapest. The line is 16.4 km long and consists of 20 stations. The dull, rumbling trains of the Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant run on this line. It runs between Újpest-központ and Kőbánya-Kispest. Metro line M3 is used to travel to international airport Franz Liszt. Important stations for tourists are the Western Railway Wok Hall, Deak Square, People's Park (International Bus Station) and Kőbánya Kispest, from where buses leave for the airport.
M4 metro line
Green line stations are located at a depth of 14.5 to 31 meters. The total investment in this project amounted to 452.5 billion forints. It is known that the EU Solidarity Fund allocated 181 billion forints for this project. The rest of the funds were received from the federal and city local budgets. Consists of 10 stations.The length of the fourth metro line is 7.4 km. Construction took a long time, almost ten years. Thanks to the launch of the new line, everyone can now quickly and easily get from one bank of the Danube to the other, the branch connected the Buda and Pest parts of the city.
Suburban lines of Budapest
The Hungarian capital has five suburban train lines that are connected to the city network. Suburban train lines are represented by numbers (H5, H6, H7, H8, H9).
The line Batthyany ter - Szentendre ("Batthyany ter-Szentendre" H5) follows the Danube River to the picturesque village of Szentendre. The same train will take the traveler to the island where the Sziget Fesztival is held - the largest summer music festival in Central Europe. At Batthyani Square, the line intersects with the M2 metro, and with tram routes No. 4 and No. 6 on the Magrit bridge (Hung. Margit hid - “Magrit hid”).
The Ors vezer tere-Godollo line ("Ers vezer tere-Gödöllo" H8 and H9) will bring passengers to the beautiful royal castle of Gödello; follows from the red metro line station Ors vezer tere (“Ruff vezer tere” - Ruff vezer square).
Green suburban trains (called HEVs) connect the center of Budapest with several suburban communities, but most of them are of little interest to tourists.
Please note that tickets and passes are valid only within the city limits, otherwise you must purchase an additional ticket (kiegeszito jegy - “kiegeszito go”) at the ticket office.
Trams in Budapest
Trams in Budapest have been in operation since 1866 and currently represent one of the largest tram networks in the world with a length of 196 km.
There are currently 31 tram routes operating in the city. Route number 6 operates around the clock, the rest operate from 5 to 23 hours.
The standard gauge for Europe is 1435 mm, in Russia the gauge is 1520 mm.
Budapest tram number 25 is one of the best tourist transport routes. The trailers, although they go slower than the metro, but a very picturesque view opens from the windows; this route is less interesting following the streets of Buda. Be careful when exiting, the doors are located on both sides of the car and at different stops open in turn from one side or the other.
Particularly useful routes for tourists are:
Trams 4 and 6 both run past the large Nagykorut (Nagykorut) ring road, Pest's inner ring road, providing access to three metro lines at several stations. These are almost the longest trams in the world, longer only in Dresden - 59.4 m. Beautiful views to the Danube River open when trams follow the Magrit Bridge (Margit hid). Although theoretically these are two different lines of tram routes, trams 4 and 6 diverge only at the last two stops, which tourists are unlikely to want to see.
Two lines running along the Danube River (No. 19 in Buda and No. 2 in Pest) are considered to be peculiar urban landscape attractions. Both offer great views of the opposite side of the river, which can be enjoyed from the windows of the transport cars.
Buses
Budapest has an extensive bus network, which also connects the city complex and suburban areas with several metro stations and railway stations; these routes go to the very center of the city. The numbering system is easy to understand. Numbers below 299 inform about regular bus routes. Numbers with an extra "E" (such as 7E or 173E) indicate express flights that do not stop at all stops. Numbers with an "A" appended have shorter routes than their regular counterparts (for example, bus 30 has a longer route than flight 30A). Numbers above 900 indicate night routes.
(Numbers between 800 and 899 are commuter flights provided by Volan, regular BKV transport tickets and most tourist passes are not valid for this mode of transport.)
Particularly useful lines for tourists include:
Bus routes 7, 73, 7E, 173E - they all connect the Keleti railway station with Louise Blaha Square (Hungarian Blaha Lujza ter - Blaha Lujza ter, transfer to trams 4 and 6); buses run to the center of the urban area of Pest and many places of interest in Buda.
Bus 16/16A/116 runs from Moscow Square (Moszkva ter - Moscow Ter.) to the Buda Castle.
. Bus 200E goes from Ferihegy airport to Kobanya-Kispest metro station (Köbanya-Kispest): metro line M3.
Please note that as of September 2008, many bus line numbers have been changed.
Night flights
Budapest is covered by 34 bus lines operating at night. The numbers of such routes are always three-digit and begin with "9". Buses run every 15-60 minutes from 11pm to 4am. The main stops of the night bus network are Moskva ter. (Moszkva ter) in Buda and Astoria (Astoria) (exit to Kossuth Ladosh utz street - Karl Boulevard) in Pest. Day tickets and passes are also valid for night flights.
Here is a list of the most popular routes:
. No. 906 - follows the main boulevard Nagykorut (Hung. Nagykorut), the inner ring road of Pest, mainly following the route of daytime trams number 4 and 6.
. No. 907 - replaces day bus 7.
. No. 914, No. 950 - run in the city center and replace the M3 metro line.
On Friday and Saturday, controllers check each passenger at the stops of these flights and do not allow them to board the bus without a ticket. You can buy a ticket from them for 350 forints or from the bus driver for 450 forints (68 rubles) (ticket offices do not work at night).
Trolleybuses
13 Budapest trolleybus lines operate in northeastern and central Pest. Unless you are a fan of trolleybuses, you are unlikely to use them often. However, some of them pass through the city park (Hung. Varosliget - “Varosliget”) and pass Andrassy Avenue (Andrassy ut - “Andrassy ut”), this makes it possible to enjoy beautiful views from the windows while traveling with this environmentally friendly mode of transport . Trolleybus number 70, following from Kossuth Square (Kossuth ter, near the Parliament) to the City Park (Varosliget), also passes through the busy streets of Nagymezo Utca (Hungarian: Nagymezo Utca), which is called Budapest's "Broadway".
Taxi in Budapest.
Budapest taxi drivers are not always willing to cooperate with English-speaking passengers, but this does not necessarily mean that they intend to charge more money from a foreigner - to avoid problems, use one of the large taxi companies with English signs. Currently, only City Taxi and Radio Taxi websites are available in English. If you want to call any of the following phone numbers from abroad, use the phone code +36-1 (Hungary-Budapest) before the actual phone number.
City Taxi +36-1 211-1111;
Fotoxi +36-1 222-2222;
Taxi 2000 +36-1 200-0000;
Tele 5 Taxi +36-1 8-555-555;
Zona taxi +36-1 365-5555;
Budapest Taxi: +36-1 433-3333;
Mobil Taxi;+36-1 333-2222;
Radio Taxi: +36-1 777-7777
Tickets, ticket prices, information, tips
To travel on Budapest public transport (BKV), you must have tickets or a subscription. BKV sells different types of tickets. BKV tickets can be bought from stations metro and kiosks.
BKV one way ticket
With this ticket, you can travel one hour on one BKV vehicle. When transferring to the metro to another line, you need to buy a new ticket. Ticket price 350 forints (54r) valid after composting 60 minutes during the day or 120 minutes at night
BKV through ticket
It makes it possible to move 90 minutes during the day and 120 minutes at night, change the vehicle once. For all modes of transport it is necessary to punch tickets, but if there is a through ticket, then there is no need to punch again. The price of a through ticket is 530 forints (81r).
One trip ticket, bought in the cabin from the driver costs 450 forints (69r)
Short metro ticket up to three stations costs 300 forints (46r)
Book of 10 single tickets (each ticket is valid as a ticket for one trip) costs 3.000 forints (461r)
BKV tickets for tourists: 24-hour, 72-hour, 168-hour and 24-hour for groups
BKV ticket prices:
BKV tickets for a group of up to 5 people can travel together for 24 hours. Price:
3300 (507r) forints.
Monthly pass costs 10500 forints (1615t.r.)
The above tickets are valid for metro, BKV buses, trolleybuses, trams, cogwheel trams throughout the city lines, as well as the HÉV commuter train (only within the administrative border of the city of Budapest).
For the convenience of laying the route in Budapest, there is a special website: public transport budapesh
For those who arrive by plane and do not know how to get to the city, there is diagram of how to get from the airport to the city.
For more information about public transport in Budapest, and
Also news, travel conditions, BKV timetables are available on the BKV website in English and
German. www.bkv.hu
Rent a Car
In Hungary, you can easily rent a car. For this you need:
Official residence in the country (say, in a hotel),
- age at least 21 years old,
- to have an international driver's license.
Car rental is paid by credit card. If not, you can pay in cash. At the same time, citizens from countries outside the European Union will have to leave a deposit - about 300-600 euros.
At the same time, you should immediately make a reservation that you should not expect to drive around the center of Budapest. Traffic is prohibited here, and parking fines are very high.
The length of motorways in Hungary is 30,000 km. Any settlement can be reached on a hard road surface. Highways are designated by the letter "M", highways of international importance - "E".
Driving in Hungary is on the right. Traffic rules comply with Western European standards. A flashing green traffic light is equivalent to yellow. Outside settlements Low beam headlights must be on at all times of the day. Speed limits: in the city - 50 km / h, on the highway - 80 km / h, on express roads - 100 km / h, on freeways - 120 km / h.
Be sure to wear seat belts when riding in the front and rear seats. A mobile phone is only allowed to be used at off-piste stops or if it is equipped with a volume amplifier. For drunk driving - a fine of about 150 euros. The use of sound signals in the city is allowed only in serious cases (however, despite this, drivers in Hungary constantly honk at each other and at passers-by).
The consumption of any alcohol in any amount by any driver is strictly prohibited, violation of this law will result in immediate arrest.
