How to get from BUD to Budapest
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| 100E Airport Express bus to Deák Ferenc tér | HUF 2,200 | 35 min |
| Bus 200E + Metro M3 (cheaper) | HUF 450 | 50 min |
| Taxi / Bolt | HUF 8,000–12,000 | 30–40 min |
BUD is 16km from centre — 100E Airport Express (HUF 2,200, 35 min) is the express route; cheaper route is bus 200E + metro for HUF 450. Thermal baths + ruin bars is the Budapest signature combo. For 12-hour layovers: bath morning + Buda Castle afternoon.
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Getting out of Budapest (BUD)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Budapest cost?
HUF 8,000–12,000 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from BUD to Budapest?
100E Airport Express bus to Deák Ferenc tér at HUF 2,200 — 35 min to central Budapest.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Hungary?
Schengen — visa-free for US, UK, Canada, AU, JP, KR + 60 nationalities (90/180). Single Schengen visa covers all 27 countries.