Budapest airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) is about 16 km southeast of the centre.
How long it takes and how often
Bus 100E runs around the clock and takes up to about 40 minutes to the centre (Kalvin ter and Deak Ferenc ter).
Options and prices
- Bus 100E: 2,500 HUF airport ticket (regular tickets and passes are not valid)
- Bus 200E to metro M3 (Kobanya-Kispest): regular ticket
- Taxi: metered at the official city rate, with a 2,100 HUF airport base fare
- Train from Ferihegy station, linked to the airport by bus 200E
Where to buy tickets
- Bus 100E: 2,500 HUF. Tap a bank card or phone on the Pay&GO reader on board, or buy in BudapestGO or at a BKK machine
- Bus 100E with a monthly pass: a 1,000 HUF supplement, sold only in BudapestGO
- Bus 200E: regular BKK single. Buy in BudapestGO or at a BKK machine, or on board for 700 HUF (bank card accepted)
- Train from Ferihegy station to Nyugati, about 30 minutes: buy a MAV ticket in the MAVPlusz app or at jegy.mav.hu. Some trains need a supplement
- Private transfers and shuttles are also available. Book ahead
Budapest Airport (official site) ↗
Once you arrive
- Metro and tram in Budapest
- Trains from Budapest
- Tips and apps for Budapest
- Vienna to Budapest by Train: The Ultimate Railjet Travel Guide (2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Budapest airport to the city centre?
Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) is about 16 km southeast of the centre. Bus 100E runs around the clock and takes up to about 40 minutes to the centre (Kalvin ter and Deak Ferenc ter).
How much does it cost to get from Budapest airport to the centre?
Bus 100E: 2,500 HUF airport ticket (regular tickets and passes are not valid). Bus 200E to metro M3 (Kobanya-Kispest): regular ticket. Taxi: metered at the official city rate, with a 2,100 HUF airport base fare. Train from Ferihegy station, linked to the airport by bus 200E.
Where do I buy tickets at Budapest airport?
Bus 100E: 2,500 HUF. Tap a bank card or phone on the Pay&GO reader on board, or buy in BudapestGO or at a BKK machine Bus 100E with a monthly pass: a 1,000 HUF supplement, sold only in BudapestGO Bus 200E: regular BKK single. Buy in BudapestGO or at a BKK machine, or on board for 700 HUF (bank card accepted) Train from Ferihegy station to Nyugati, about 30 minutes: buy a MAV ticket in the MAVPlusz app or at jegy.mav.hu. Some trains need a supplement Private transfers and shuttles are also available. Book ahead
Any tips for the airport transfer in Budapest?
Take a taxi from the official rank outside the terminal. All Budapest taxis charge the same regulated fare.