Public transport in Budapest. Public transport in Budapest Opening hours of public transport in Budapest
There is an extensive network in Budapest urban public transport , with which you can get to almost anywhere in the city. The public transport network in Budapest is operated by BKV.
There are dedicated lanes on the road for public transport, which allows it to avoid traffic jams. And to prevent cars from being tempted to drive into them, there are special barriers almost everywhere.
All buses, trams and trolleybuses run strictly on schedule! The schedule can be viewed at each public transport stop. The stop is indicated by a blue sign with the letter “M” from the Hungarian “Megálló” (stop) and next to it are written the numbers of buses, trolleybuses or trams that stop at this stop.
It's better to buy tickets in advance! You can buy a ticket from the driver upon entering the transport, but then it will cost about 20% more. When boarding, the ticket must be validated and kept until the end of the trip. There are controllers on the lines, they are especially common on tram routes No. 4 and 6, and in the metro they constantly check tickets, both when leaving the metro and when the train is moving, they can enter the car. The fine for traveling without a ticket is expensive, so it will be cheaper to travel with a ticket :-) All about ticket prices you can see .
Types of public transport in Budapest
Budapest has three metro lines, intersecting in the city center at the Déak Ferenc tér station. There are no long, confusing passages, so it's very easy to navigate.
When you enter the metro, there is a metro map at each stop. Station names are written everywhere. The carriages also announce the name of the stop and the name of the next stop, but if you don't know Hungarian it will be very difficult to hear, so better count the stops to avoid passing. Since in Budapest very often the stations are designed in such a way that if you miss your stop, you will have to get out of the metro and re-enter on the other side, again paying for the fare!
The city's International Airport is located 20 km in the South-East - Budapest Franz Liszt International Airport. Coordinates 47.433241, 19.261403. Only the 2nd terminal is operational, which is divided into internal (Schengen) and external flights (outside the Schengen zone). The main low-cost carrier is the Hungarian low-cost airline WizzAir wizzair.com, which has direct flights from Moscow Vnukovo Airport.
A standard ticket from Aeroflot will cost about 17,000 rubles.
All flight options from your city can be conveniently viewed on Momondo
A rare feature of the airport is the presence of a supermarket right in the terminal building (SPAR supermarket)! That is, right at the airport, you can buy the products you need at city prices!
How to get there from the airport
By bus
Bus No. 200E will take you to the city, or rather to the city metro stop Kőbánya-Kispest, costing 82 RUB = 350. HUF Departure from the arrival hall level, Stop location 47.433164, 19.262321. The metro fare is an additional RUB 82 = 350. HUF Buses run frequently, intervals are usually less than 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can purchase one transfer ticket for RUB 1.24 = 530. HUF The inconvenience is the late opening of the public transport ticket sales booth. In Terminal 2A, opening hours are from 8 am to 9 pm.
Mini bass
It is also possible to use a mini bus, all information about which is provided on the website airportshuttle.hu.
Taxi cost
A taxi to the center will cost you approximately RUB 1,521 = HUF 6,500. Briefly, all the main options are described in the photo. View prices and conveniently order a taxi and meeting at the airport in advance via the Internet using an international service
Intercity transport from Budapest to Hungary
Trains
Central International railway station Budapest Keleti station. Location 47.500343, 19.082728. All major international departures arrive and depart from this station. Information about trains can be found on the website oebb.at. The best way to find directions is through the website bahn.de. An alternative station is Budapest-Nyugati Railway Terminal, which is intended mainly for local transport.
Buses
Népliget Bus station ( Location 47.474862, 19.098617) is native to the large Hungarian carrier Volan. All additional information you will find on the website volanbusz.hu.
Low cost international carriers such as Student agency, do not use the expensive station building, and send their buses from neighboring streets. In particular, the bus departure point Student agency direction to and here: 47.476246, 19.099609. You can view the schedule, find out the cost of tickets and purchase them on the website studentagency.eu. An unpleasant and unexpected surprise can be paid baggage, costing 38 RUB = 0.5 EUR per piece. Payment to the driver in cash.
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The taxi fare is indicated on the door. For landing 105 RUB = 450. HUF if less than 15 kilometers, then pay per minute at 16 RUB = 70. HUF if more, then per kilometer 66 RUB = 280. HUF Some large companies accept credit cards for payment.
City transport - metro and buses
The main feature is the absence of turnstiles in the metro. Checks are carried out occasionally, although there are almost always inspection services at the approaches to the escalators.
At public transport stops, the route number and time before its arrival are indicated. Different trains travel on different metro lines, some of which are completely new, others were made near Moscow at the Mytishchi Machine-Building Plant.
The cost of a single journey in public transport in the city is 82 RUB = 350 HUF and if directly from the driver 105 RUB = 450 HUF
Travel tickets
If you're staying for a day or more and plan to travel around the city, you may find day passes beneficial. Price:
- for 24 hours 4,6 RUB = 1,650 HUF
- 3 days 9,7 RUB = 4,150 HUF
- 7 days 1,58 RUB = 4,950 HUF
- 14 days 1,638 RUB = 7,000 HUF (valid for travel on some trains and buses outside of Budapest)
- A pack of 10 tickets costs 7,2 RUB = 3,000 HUF
- Transfer ticket 1,4 RUB = 530 HUF
How to use
To start using most travel tickets, you need to use devices that will print the day and time of your first trip on your ticket. Without such a mark, the ticket is considered invalid. This rule does not apply to travel cards. You can buy tickets from vending machines located at the entrance to the metro; cash and credit cards are accepted. Official website of urban transport bkk.hu.
Transport rental in Budapest and Hungary
Automobile
The cost of renting a car in Hungary is quite high due to additional taxes. To travel within the country, use the services of intermediary websites. Approximate prices:
- Volkswagen polo, manual 0,5 USD = 22 HUF
- Volkswagen golf, automatic 0,8 USD = 35 HUF
If you decide to travel outside of Hungary, read the rental conditions very carefully. From my own experience in this case, I advise you to use the company HERTZ hertz.com For an additional 1,890 RUB = 25 EUR you will be given a green card - insurance for most European countries, including Balkan countries. The exception will be the region of Serbia - Kosovo, Albania and Macedonia. They also have already paid for the use of any roads in Hungary. The final cost of this option will be approximately 1,814 RUB = 24 EUR per day.
Gasoline prices
The cost of gasoline varies; it is cheaper outside the city. It's more expensive on toll highways. One of the cheapest options is gas stations from the Auchan store.
Cost and features of parking in Budapest
The cost of paid parking on city streets is about 103 RUB = 440 HUF per hour. You can pay for a maximum of 3 hours at a time. Cash and bank cards are accepted for payment.
Bicycle rental
The city has a widespread bicycle rental system. You will find all the detailed information on the website
Budapest has a 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 Budapest Transport Company (BKV).
Budapest Metro
Subway map
The Budapest metro 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 Square ("Deák Ferenc Tér Square"), except for the new fourth (M4) recently completed in 2014. It crosses the red one (M2) at the Keleti pályaudvar (East Station) station and the blue one (M3) at the Kálvin tér station (Kalvin Square).
M1 metro line
The underground yellow metro line M1 runs between Vörösmarty tér square and Mexikói út road. This is the first metro line in Budapest. The line opened in 1896. This is a shallow line with 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 the main 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. This line features modern, air-conditioned Alstom trains. 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, and on at the moment is 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. The M3 metro line is used to travel to international airport Franz Liszt. Important stations for tourists are the Western Railway Station Hall, Deak Square, People's Park (International Bus Station) and Kőbánya Kispest, from where buses depart to the airport.
M4 metro line
Green line stations are located at depths from 14.5 to 31 meters. The total investment in this project amounted to 452.5 billion forints. It is known that the European Union Solidarity Fund allocated 181 billion forints for this project. Rest cash were received from federal and city local budget funds. 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 line connected the Buda and Pest parts of the city.
Suburban lines of Budapest
IN Hungarian capital There are five suburban train lines that are connected to the city network. Suburban train lines are represented by numbers (H5, H6, H7, H8, H9).
The Batthyany ter - Szentendre line (H5) runs up 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 Batthyany Square the line intersects with the M2 metro, and with tram tracks of routes No. 4 and No. 6 at the Magritte Bridge (Hungarian: Margit hid - “Magrit Hid”).
The Ors vezer tere-Godollo line H8 and H9 will take passengers to the beautiful royal castle Gödello; follows from the red line metro station Ors vezer tere ("Orsh vezer tere" - Orsh vezer square).
Green commuter trains (called HEVs) connect central Budapest to several suburban communities, but most of them offer little tourist interest.
Please note that tickets and passes are only valid within the city limits, otherwise you will need to purchase an additional ticket (kiegeszito jegy) 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 No. 6 operates 24 hours a day, the rest operate from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The standard track width for Europe is 1435 mm, in Russia the track width is 1520 mm.
Budapest tram number 25 is one of the best tourist transport routes. Although the carriages travel slower than the metro, the windows offer a very picturesque view; 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 they open in turn from one side to the other.
Especially useful routes for tourists are:
Trams 4 and 6 both pass by the large 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 the Danube River opens when trams cross the Magritte Bridge (Margit hid). Although theoretically these are two different lines tram routes, trams 4 and 6 diverge only for the last two stops, which tourists are unlikely to want to see.
The two lines running along the Danube River (No. 19 in Buda and No. 2 in Pest) are considered unique urban landscape attractions. Both offer beautiful views of the opposite side of the river, which can be enjoyed from the windows of the transport cars.
Buses
Budapest has a wide network bus services, which also connects the urban 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 indicate regular bus routes. Numbers with an additional "E" (such as 7E or 173E) indicate express services that do not stop at all stops. Numbers with the addition of the letter "A" have more short routes than their regular counterparts (for example, bus 30 has a longer route than bus 30A). Numbers above 900 indicate night routes.
(Numbers between 800 and 899 are commuter services provided by Volan; regular BKV transport tickets and most tourist passes are not valid for this type of transport.)
Particularly useful lines for tourists include:
Bus routes 7, 73, 7E, 173E - all of them connect Keleti railway station with Blaha Lujza ter (Hungarian: Blaha Lujza ter, transfer to trams 4 and 6); buses go to the city center of Pest and many attractions in Buda.
Bus 16/16A/116 runs from Moscow Square (Moszkva ter - Moscow ter.) to Buda Castle.
. Bus 200E travels from Ferihegy Airport to Kobanya-Kispest metro station: metro line M3.
Please remember that many bus line numbers have changed since September 2008.
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 11 pm to 4 am. The main stops of the night bus network are Moskva ter square. (Moszkva ter) in Buda and Astoria (Astoria) (exit to Kossuth Ladoš utca Street - Charles 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 (Hungarian: Nagykorut), the inner ring road of Pest, mainly following the route of daytime trams number 4 and 6.
. No. 907 - replaces daytime 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 are not open at night).
Trolleybuses
Budapest's 13 trolleybus lines operate in northeastern and central Pest. Unless you're a trolley enthusiast, you're unlikely to use them often. However, some of them pass through the city park (Hungarian Varosliget - "Varosliget") and past Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy ut - "Andrássy ut"), this allows you to enjoy beautiful views from the windows while traveling on this environmentally friendly mode of transport . Trolleybus number 70, running from Kossuth ter (next to the parliament) to the City Park (Varosliget), also passes through the busy Nagymezo Utca streets, which are called Budapest's "Broadway".
Taxi of the city of Budapest.
Budapest taxi drivers are not always willing to cooperate with English-speaking passengers, but this does not necessarily mean that they intend to take more money from a foreigner - to avoid problems, use one of large companies taxis with English signs. Currently, only the websites of City Taxi and Radio Taxi are available in English. If you want to call any of the following phone numbers from abroad, use the dialing code +36-1 (Hungary-Budapest) before the phone number itself.
City Taxi +36-1 211-1111;
Fotaxi +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 a ticket or subscription. BKV sells different types of tickets. BKV tickets can be purchased from stations metro and kiosks.
BKV one way ticket
With this ticket you can travel for one hour on one BKV vehicle. When transferring to another metro line, you need to buy 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 travel 90 minutes during the day and 120 minutes at night, changing the vehicle once. For all types of transport you need to punch tickets, but if you have a through ticket then you don’t need to punch it again. The price of a through ticket is 530 forints (81 rubles).
Single trip ticket, bought in the salon from the driver costs 450 forints (69 rubles)
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 (461 rubles)
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 within 24 hours. Price:
3300(507r) forints.
A monthly pass costs 10500 forints (1615 rub.)
The above tickets are valid for travel on the metro, BKV buses, trolleybuses, trams, cogwheel trams along the entire length of city lines, as well as on commuter train HÉV (only within the administrative boundaries of the city of Budapest).
For the convenience of planning a route in Budapest, there is a special website: Public transport Budapest
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,
also news, travel conditions, BKV schedules are available on the BKV website in English and
German language. www.bkv.hu
Car rental
In Hungary you can rent a car without any problems. To do this you need:
Official residence in the country (say, in a hotel),
- age at least 21 years,
- have an international driving license with you.
Payment for car rental is made using a credit card. If you don't have it, 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 quite high.
The length of roads in Hungary is 30 thousand km. Any settlement can be reached on a hard road surface. Motorways are designated by the letter “M”, international highways by “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 turned on at any time of the day. Speed limits: in the city - 50 km/h, on the highway - 80 km/h, on expressways - 100 km/h, on freeways - 120 km/h.
It is imperative to wear seat belts when riding in the front and rear seats. Mobile phone It is only allowed to be used at off-road 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 quantity by any driver is strictly prohibited and violation of this law will result in immediate arrest.
TRANSPORT IN BUDAPEST
Almost all types of public transport are available in Budapest: buses, trolleybuses, trams, metro. Among the unique types of transport links, it is worth mentioning the rack railway and funicular.
There are more than two hundred bus routes in the city. The main routes have only numbering in their names. During peak hours, additional buses with the letter “A” after the number leave the city streets. Here you can also find express buses, designated by the letter “E”. They usually stop only at the final destinations. The schedule and routes of city buses can be found on the BKV website.
The tram service of modern Budapest consists of thirty lines running through the entire city. The first trams appeared here in mid-19th century. Today it is the busiest mode of transport in the Hungarian capital. The service interval of city trams is about 10 minutes. Information about city tram lines is available on the Bkv.hu website.
There are also fifteen trolleybus routes in Budapest ( detailed information about them can be found on the corresponding page of the Bkv.hu website. Ground public transport operating hours are from 4.30 to 23.00. Peculiarity transport system the Hungarian capital is incredibly punctual: the schedule posted at the stops strictly coincides with the actual schedule of buses, trolleybuses and trams.
Budapest Metro
Budapest has one of the oldest metro systems in the world. There are currently three metro lines in operation and construction of a fourth is underway. Most of the metro stations are located on the left bank of the Danube - in Pest. The train interval is, depending on the time of day, from 2 to 15 minutes.
Below is a map of the Budapest metro. To enlarge the image, click on the picture; for additional enlargement, click on the “Expand to actual size” icon that appears at the bottom of the picture (a square with an arrow).
Transport tickets in Budapest
The city's public transport is managed by the BKV company, which creates certain conveniences in the form of uniform travel tickets and an agreed schedule. There are more than a dozen types of travel tickets in the capital of Hungary. The most convenient for tourists, in our opinion, are the following:
A one-day travel ticket for all types of transport with no limit on the number of trips. Such a ticket currently costs 1,650 Hungarian forints (HUF);
Single pass for three days costs 4150 HUF;
A single seven-day pass costs 4,950 HUF.
The Budapest Card has been issued especially for tourists, giving the right to unlimited travel in transport for one or three days. It costs 3900 and 7900 HUF respectively. This card also provides free travel for children under 6 years of age.
Tickets are sold in bright orange machines located everywhere: at bus stops, near the metro, in post offices, etc. The machines only accept coins, and tickets should be kept until the end of the trip, since ticket inspectors on public transport in Budapest are not a rare phenomenon.
Taxi in Budapest
You can also order a taxi to some points in the city (for example, to the train station or Budapest airport) online - to do this, use the search form below:
Fill in the required fields and click Find. A list of possible transfer options for the route you specified will open on a separate page. Having chosen the one that suits you, you can immediately place and pay for your order.
Tourists who want to independently move around the Hungarian capital and its surroundings by car can use
All transport in the city - what locals use and what tourists should choose.
General situation
Some attractions can be visited on foot, but you won’t be able to do without transport in Budapest. You can use both personal means (car or bicycle) and public transport such as the metro, buses, trams and trolleybuses. The main points of sale of tickets for the metro and other public transport in Budapest are Budapest közlekedési központ (BVK) kiosks and metro stations.Before entering the transport, you must punch a ticket in special devices (it looks like a small box), otherwise you will most likely face a large fine.
The entire transport network is managed by BKV, on whose official website you can get all the additional information - bkv.hu/en
How to save money on travel tickets
You can save a lot on transport if you use travel cards. The easiest way is to buy a pack of one-time tickets. Besides this there is transport cards for one day, for three days, for 7, 14 and a month. Such cards are valid for a specified number of hours from the date of purchase and allow you to use them without restrictions. Be careful, the card is valid for one person, but there are also group transport cards on sale.There is also the Budapest kártya card, which is an improved version of the card, and also allows you to get discounts in museums and some restaurants.
Transport cards also eliminate the constant hassle of punching tickets, which is also a plus.
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Types of transport
popular with tourists
Budapest is great for exploring on foot, but be prepared to share the road with cyclists sometimes.
~3000 forints popular with tourists
Trams are convenient for moving around the city. Budapest's tram lines are among the busiest in the world. The longest tram in the world was also launched here (on lines 4 and 6), which is even a local attraction. Tram intervals are no more than 10 minutes.
~350 forints popular with tourists
Budapest has a rack railway, which has historical value for the city and attracts tourists. A special feature of tram No. 60 is that in addition to two regular rails, the tram has a cog rail in the middle - for going uphill. To find this tram, follow the tram to Városmajor and then ask the locals. There is also a children's railway nearby, where the “workers” are children. On main station(Hűvösvölgy) is the Children's Museum railway. Local residents and tourists use the Children's Railway as a full-fledged form of public transport.
~750 forints popular with tourists
River trips 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, making a boat trip almost mandatory. There are several lines in total, the schedules and stops of which can be viewed at the pier. Ferries are treated like public transport and regular passes are valid on weekdays. Average duration The journey is 2 hours, during which there will be many interesting views. On weekends, tickets can be purchased on board. The ships operate from approximately 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 line 4 kilometers long. Over the past few decades, it has been possible to expand the metro to 4 lines connecting the main parts of the city.
~1850 forints
The main rule of using a taxi in Budapest is to use official taxis! It is best to order a taxi by phone. Taxis have yellow license plates and yellow illuminated "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 according to 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
Budapest's bus network connects the suburbs and several metro stations with 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).
