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.
BUD16 km to cityHUFEurope
Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
Bus 200E + Metro M3 (HUF 450 ~ $1.20)
Fastest
100E Airport Express — 35 min direct
Every transport option compared
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.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of Budapest (BUD)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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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