Travelling to Budapest

Many international airlines operate flights to Budapest throughout the year, including a range of cheap flights.

Flights to Budapest land at Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) some 25 km far from the city centre.

Flights land at and depart from Terminal 2

There are many ways to get to the city centre from the airport including

Taxi:

You may take a taxi from Liszt Ferenc Airport to the city centre (or the conference venue).
The cost is appr. EUR 40-50 EUR, depending on the traffic.
Estimated time: 30-35 minutes

Public transport:

  • Find Bus 200E towards Kőbánya-Kispest. Then take Metro line 3 which takes you to the city centre.

If you approach the conference venue, take Metro line 3  till Árpád híd and change Tram 1 towards Buda that is 2 stops till Szentlélek tér.
Estimated time: 1 hour

  • Find Bus 100E towards Deák Ferenc Square, which is in the city centre. (special ticket needed at 900 HUF = 3 EUR)

Accommodation

Accommodation is highly recommended to be arranged as early as possible due to the popularity of Budapest as a tourist destination.

Bus 16 stops right in front of the conference venue in the Buda castle district. The route of bus 16 is indicated in the map. For convenience, it is recommended to book a hotel near the final stops of bus 16: Deák Ferenc tér (on the Pest side, the right one) or Széll Kálmán tér (on the Buda side, left one).

Travelling in Budapest

 It is recommended to use public transport services to travel in Budapest. The four metro lines, bus lines and tram lines are quite extensive.

Ticket options and prices

Type of ticket Price validity
Single ticket 350 HUF = 1.2 EUR

(450 HUF=1.4 EUR if purchased from the driver on board the vehicle)

 valid on all public transport vehicles for one uninterrupted trip.
24-hour travel card 1650 HUF = 5.2 EUR valid on all public transport vehicles, incl. D14 boat service, on boat services D11, D12 and D13 only on workdays for an unlimited number of trips from 0:00 to 24:00 of the day indicated on the ticket (you decide on the starting time).
24-hour group travel card, for max. 5 persons (recommended for families) 3 300 HUF = 10 EUR Valid on all public transport vehicles, incl. D14 boat service, on boat services D11, D12 and D13 only on workdays for an unlimited number of trips from 0:00 to 24:00 of the day indicated on the ticket (you decide on the starting time).
72-hour travel card 4 150 HUF = 13 EUR Valid on all public transport vehicles for an unlimited number of trips for 72 hours starting from the time and date you purchased it.
7-day travel-card 4 950 HUF = 16 EUR Valid on all public transport vehicles from 0:00 to 24:00 till the sixth day following purchase of the card for an unlimited number of trips.

Citizens of the European Union countries and Switzerland aged 65 and up can use all public transport lines for free in Budapest (they have to show a valid ID to verify age and nationality if asked by a ticket inspector)

For more tips for travelling click here.

 

Sights to see in Budapest

For Budapest attractions click here.