Budapest transportation

Budapest has quite a well built up public transport system that will help you get where ever you want in a fairly reasonable time. Orientation in the city is quite easy, as the city structure is very logical. One can always find an orientation point, for example a building or a landmark. Probably the best way to find your way back is following the Danube river (Donau).

The most enjoyable way to discover this charming city is on foot. One can find many tourist attractions within easy reach of each other. Keep in mind to wear comfortable walking shoes, as you might not even notice what long distances you will cover.

However, Budapest is a large city, so do make use of the public transportation network. The whole system is very easy to understand and follow, but rather expensive. Currently there are 3 metro lines running, that cover a huge part of the city, and what you can not reach with them, you can access by blue urban busses, red trolleys or yellow trams.

Even if you stay only for a few days purchasing a travel card is a lot cheaper than always buying single tickets and not to mention easier to use. A One-day travel card costs HUF 1550, a Three-day travel card HUF 3400, Fourteen-day pass- remember to take a passport size photo to the ticket office, costs HUF 5300. If you are planning on staying a month, get yourself a Thirty-Day Pass!

Mixing traveling with sightseeing is always possible and if you get Budapest card it will be a lot easier; (A Two-day card costs HUF 6500, three-day card HUF 7800.) offering you unlimited transport and many discounts to several museums and monuments. Note, that it is very important to validate your ticket and always make sure you have the right ticket, because inspectors are everywhere and the fines are not small either if you are caught without a ticket!

Visiting Budapest by car is of course possible, how ever be prepared for long queues, traffic jams and sometimes you might not find a free parking spot so soon. Although it is an amazing city, Budapest is not quite a cyclist paradise. Separate biking paths can be found in only a few places drivers are not very patient when it comes to bikers. However, if you wish to rent a bike, it is possible in several places of the city!

Budapest get around