Move Around Budapest

Budapest is divided into two main parts that are Buda and Pest, and these two divisions are due to the river Danube that runs between these two parts. Buda and Pest, these two parts are connected with 7 bridges and are well supported by a number of transportation modes.  Finding your way to move around Budapest is very easy because of the logical city structure. You can direct your ways by significant landmarks such as the Royal Castle etc. A wide range of convenient, safest, and fastest transportation modes are active in Budapest by which you can easily move around this city.

Budapest By Metro

The urban area of Budapest is well served by three extensive metro lines. This underground network is safe, convenient, comfortable, fast, and reasonably affordable. You can get to many centrally located restaurants, museums, sights, and hotels by using any of the metro lines. These three metro lines are Metro 1 (yellow line), Metro 2 (red line), and Metro 3 (blue line). Metro is the best transportation mode in Budapest to reach significant tourist destinations.

Tip: Don’t forget to grab a detailed map for traveling through any of these three metro lines.

Budapest by Tram

You can travel by tram service. There are 25 tram lines in Budapest that are offering reasonable affordable, safe, convenient traveling opportunity to tourists. Though, they are bit slower than other transportation modes in Budapest, but offering enjoyable journey. The tram lines of tourist interests are: Tram 4, 6, 19, and 2, and these lines cover different popular areas of Budapest.

Budapest By Bus

Budapest is served by an extensive, fast, and well connected bus network. This bus system is run on numbers that is easy to understand. There are certain alphabetical codes for various buses that indicate their routes and nature such as buses that are tagged with “E” means they are express buses and do not stop at all bus stops, likewise, buses that are tagged with “A” indicates they are short distance buses. Buses that are of tourist interests are: 7, 73, 7E, 173E, 16/16A.116, and 200E. For more check the official website of Budapest bus network.

Budapest by Night Buses

There are 34 night bus lines in Budapest that cover almost all parts of Budapest. These buses run from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am on the interval of 15-60 minutes. You can use your daytime tickets or travel passes to travel by these buses.

Eco-Friendly Trolley bus

It is not a popular transportation mode is Budapest, but it crosses though various significant tourist attractions.

Budapest by Suburban Rail

HEV or green suburban rail lines are another convenient mode of transportation in Budapest. This transport system links the center of the city with many suburbs.

Alert: To travel outside Budapest by using suburban rail, you have to purchase new supplementary ticket, as travel passes are only valid to move within Budapest.

Budapest by Boat

You can move to Buda from Pest or vice versa by using a daily boat service. There is a separate ticket for these boating services.

Budapest by Car

Moving around Budapest by car is not recommended because of the long lasting traffic jam and heavy stream of traffic. Use other public transport to move around Budapest fast. Give up your intentions to move around Budapest by car, as it will waste your precious time only.

Budapest by Taxi

You can move around Budapest by taxi, but it will also face traffic jam. Another problem associated with taxis is that majority of taxi drivers do not speak English. If you wish to travel around Budapest by taxi, then you can make advance reservations by contacting any of the taxi services in Budapest.

Alert: Don’t get carried away by the offers of taxi drivers at the airport or railway stations, as they are nothing more than tourist traps.

Tip: To avoid such tourist traps, only try to travel by taxis provided by big companies.

Budapest by Bicycle

Move around Budapest by Cycle is not recommended. However, if you wish to move around Budapest by cycle, then you can rent cycles on reasonable fares.

Budapest by Walk

Major tourist attractions in Budapest are located close to each other, so you can explore them by walk. There are pedestrian zones that are scattered all over Budapest, so you can walk easily.

Alert: Due to the absence of bike lane, bicycles can suddenly and unexpectedly cross your path that would be very obnoxious for you. So be alert and prepared for such surprises.