How to get from Budapest Airport to Budapest

And how much does it cost? The official taxi is Fo Taxi, they run a taxi line in front of the terminal, and charge a fixed rate of 21 Euros, exclusive of tip, to the city center.

Are taxis expensive in Budapest? Budapest Taxis are actually cheaper than in most other European cities and they charge using a taximeter based on distance. The base fare for a Budapest taxi is 700 HUF (2.17€), no matter the day or time, and the distance rate is 300 HUF/km (0.93€).

1. 100E – a direct bus line (shuttle bus) connecting the airport from the Terminal 2 and Deak Ferenc Square in the city center.
2. 200E – connects the airport with Kobanya-Kispest railway station, where you can take the Metro line 3 to reach the city center.

Going to the airport you can use any taxi company, but make sure that you don’t just hail a taxi on the street. Have one called or get it through an app – we don’t have Uber in Hungary, but you can use Taxify. It will take about 30 minutes to get there, but heavy traffic can make it longer.

Getting around in Budapest is so super easy. Whilst walking is your best bet, tramline 2, 4 and 6 as well as the three subway lines are also good options to get to most places in the city centre. Subway (Metro) – Budapest has four subway lines that connects most of the city’s most important areas.

There are no Uber’s in Budapest but Bolt is the uber of Budapest. With the same concept as Uber or Lyft but utilizing taxis instead of nondescript cars. Updates March 12, 2018: Bolt formerly known as Taxify. As a tourist this is the safest way to get around the city by taxi.

No. Bolt here in Budapest acts like any other taxi company and is metered. The fare shown is an estimate. The main advantage is that they have a professionally maintained app and you can use it in other cities in the region.

Buda – Definitely the classier and more residential side of the city, Buda is known for being a bit quieter and the place to go for a leisurely sightseeing experience. Pest – Known for being where all of the action happens – the place to be touristy, hang out and have fun.

Depending on your needs, Budapest can be extremely affordable. If you’re on a budget you can visit the city with just as little as 10.000 forints a day excluding accommodation. From this budget you will get access to public transportation and have some simple, but delicious Hungarian meals.