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Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport to Budapest — Transport Guide 2026

Budapest Airport (BUD) is 16 km southeast of central Budapest. 100E Airport Express bus is the only direct public transport option to city centre (Deák Ferenc Square). Bus 200E + Metro M3 is the multi-transfer budget route.

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Last updated: 2026-07

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Cheapest
Bus 200E + Metro M3 (HUF 450 ~ $1.20)
Fastest
100E Airport Express — 35 min direct

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100E Airport Express Bus

bus · Best for: Direct to Deák Ferenc Square
Cost
HUF 2,200 (~$6)
Time
35-40 min
Frequency
Every 20-30 min
24/7 service (reduced overnight). Buy ticket from BKK machine — regular metro tickets NOT valid.

Bus 200E + Metro M3

bus · Best for: Cheapest
Cost
HUF 450 (~$1.20)
Time
50-65 min
Frequency
Every 8-15 min
Regular Budapest transport ticket. Bus 200E to Kőbánya-Kispest, then Metro M3 into city.

Főtaxi (official)

taxi · Best for: Reliable fixed-rate
Cost
HUF 8,000-11,000 (~$21-30)
Time
25-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Only Főtaxi authorized at BUD. Fixed zones displayed at the desk.

Bolt

ride share · Best for: App-based + cheaper
Cost
HUF 6,000-9,500 (~$16-25)
Time
25-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber does not operate in Budapest — Bolt is the standard app.

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Frequently asked

How far is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport from Budapest?
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) is 16 km from Budapest city centre.
What is the cheapest way from BUD to Budapest?
Bus 200E + Metro M3 (HUF 450 ~ $1.20)
What is the fastest way from BUD to Budapest?
100E Airport Express — 35 min direct