Means of transport Budapest

It is Budapest's only airport, and now has only one operating terminal divided into two parts (2 A, B), connected by a commercial pedestrian bridge (the Sky court) accessible to passengers only. Terminal 2A welcomes most flights arriving from France, Belgium or Switzerland, such as those of Easyjet, Air France, Ryan Air or Transavia. Exchange offices - at very low rates - and cash dispensers are located in the arrival halls of the terminals. Two tourist information offices at Terminals 2A and 2B.

Located at the end of the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd) and inaugurated in 1870, the funicular served as public transportation for the employees working at the castle. Since its renovation in 1986, the funicular has been powered by electricity instead of steam, but its cars have not aged at all. At the top, at the arrival, you will find benches to sit and admire the perspective of the Chain Bridge, the Gresham Palace and the Saint-Etienne Basilica... Many stairs (as well as the bus 16) allow you to reach the castle hill.

BKK also operates on boats. In this case, it is not a cruise thought in view of foreign tourists and it is so much better. The BKK had 3 main boat lines: D12, D2 and D11. Unfortunately, these lines have been stopped since the Covid. It is possible that they will be put back in circulation, but nothing is sure.

Further south, the D14 is still operating. It is unlikely that you will use it as a tourist, but it connects two shores (Csepel-Királyerdő and Soroksár, Molnár-sziget) every day of the week.

The cogwheel train takes you to the foot of Mount Széchenyi, where the Buda Hills are located, or the children's train. An ordinary transport ticket is sufficient. It has been in operation since 1874. It offers you an experience on board a period carriage. Today it is part of the city's streetcar network and bears the number 60. It will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2024. The red and white cogwheel train connects Városmajor and Széchenyi Hill several times a day.

Budapest's Bubi were launched at the beginning of the 2014 school year. The Magyar Velib' is now more than a hundred stations no more than 600 meters apart, spread between Pest and Buda (this second district is less covered than the first), for a little more than 1,250 bicycles (all equipped with a GPS system to track theft and an electronic lock) that transport Budapest residents and tourists on a daily basis. A practical, eco-friendly and perfectly adapted way to discover the secrets of Budapest!

To better organize transport in Budapest, a new entity has been created: the BKK, which works alongside the former BKV. The BKK website is the place to go for timetables, fares, itineraries (in English) and all the practical information you need for your stay. The website will also tell you if the boat services are back in operation. The BKK app is also very useful for buying tickets.

Railjet trains are high-speed trains that operate throughout Austria and connect the largest cities in the border countries to Budapest. For example, it takes 2.5 hours to travel from Vienna to Budapest, or 7 hours from Munich to Budapest. The trains are comfortable and the service on board is of high quality. A good option if you want to come to Budapest by train; even if the prices are higher (obviously) than the bus, the trip will be more pleasant. Check the timetable on the website. Easy online reservations.