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How to Get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to City Centre

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Budapest Airport (BUD / Liszt Ferenc) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. 100E Airport Express Bus: 35-40 minutes to Deák Ferenc tér (centre), HUF 2,200 / €5.50 single. Every 20 min, 5am-12:30am. 2. Bus 200E + Metro M3: 50-60 min total. Bus 200E HUF 350 / €0.90 to Kőbánya-Kispest metro, then M3 to centre. 3. Taxi (Főtaxi ONLY): 25-40 min, HUF 9,000 / €23 fixed-rate (metered backup). 4. Uber NOT in Hungary. 5. Bolt: HUF 4,500-7,000 / €11-18. 6. Pre-booked transfer: HUF 6,000-12,000 / €15-30. Distance: 16 km southeast of Budapest centre. Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF). 1 EUR = 400 HUF. Tickets: BKK ticket app or machines. Best option: 100E Bus — direct, fast, simple. Bolt for door-to-door €11-18.

Budapest Airport BUD terminal
Budapest Airport (BUD)

100E Airport Express — fastest direct

  • Duration: 35-40 minutes airport to Deák Ferenc tér.
  • Frequency: every 20 minutes.
  • Hours: 5am-12:30am daily.
  • Price: HUF 2,200 / €5.50 single. Round-trip HUF 3,200 / €8.
  • Where to board: bus station outside Terminal 2.
  • Stops to centre: Kálvin tér + Astoria + Deák Ferenc tér. Connects to all 3 metro lines.
  • Tickets: BKK app + 100E Express vending machines (separate from regular).
  • Note: 100E ticket DIFFERENT from regular Budapest tickets — pricier but premium service.
  • Pros: fast, direct, comfortable, regular service.
  • Best for: most travelers.

Bus 200E + Metro M3

  • Bus 200E: 18 min to Kőbánya-Kispest metro M3 station.
  • Metro M3: 25 min to Deák Ferenc tér.
  • Total: 50-60 min including transfer.
  • Frequency: Bus 200E every 7-10 min. M3 every 3-5 min.
  • Hours: 4am-12am daily.
  • Price: HUF 350 / €0.90 single (BKK 75-min ticket valid for both).
  • Tickets: BKK app, machines.
  • Pros: cheapest. Local Budapest experience.
  • Cons: requires transfer + carrying luggage.
  • Best for: ultra-budget, off-peak hours.

Taxi (Főtaxi only) + Bolt

  • Főtaxi: ONLY official airport taxi company (exclusive contract).
  • Duration: 25-40 minutes.
  • Price: HUF 9,000 / €23 fixed-rate to centre. Metered backup if outside fixed zone.
  • Where to board: Főtaxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Receipt: always ask for “számla.”
  • Surcharges: standard. No airport supplement.
  • Avoid: non-Főtaxi cabs at airport — illegal.
  • Bolt: HUF 4,500-7,000 / €11-18. Available since 2018.
  • Uber NOT in Hungary: banned 2016. Bolt is alternative.
  • Pre-booked transfer (Welcome Pickups, Suntransfers): HUF 6,000-12,000.

Practical info

  • Single terminal: Terminal 2A + 2B (joined). Terminal 1 closed 2012.
  • From centre back: 100E Express from Deák Ferenc tér HUF 2,200. Bus 200E + M3 HUF 350. Főtaxi HUF 9,000.
  • Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF). NOT Euro. €1 = 400 HUF.
  • Hungary NOT in Eurozone: kept own currency.
  • Schengen: Hungary in Schengen.
  • Cash: still important. Cards in tourist areas.
  • Tipping: 10% restaurants. Round up taxis.
  • Apps: BKK app (Budapest transit), Bolt, Főtaxi.
  • Late-night gaps: 100E closes 12:30am. Bus 200E + M3 close midnight. Late arrivals: Főtaxi or Bolt.
  • Pickpockets: Budapest centre + buses. Watch valuables.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest BUD to Budapest?

Bus 200E + Metro M3 — HUF 350 / €0.90 single. 50-60 min total with transfer. Cheapest by far. 100E Express HUF 2,200 / €5.50 (35-40 min direct).

How long Budapest airport to centre?

100E Express Bus 35-40 min direct to Deák Ferenc. Bus 200E + M3 50-60 min with transfer. Taxi (Főtaxi) 25-40 min. Bolt 25-40 min. BUD is 16 km southeast.

BUD taxi only Főtaxi?

Yes — Főtaxi is ONLY official airport taxi (exclusive contract). HUF 9,000 / €23 fixed-rate to centre. Avoid non-Főtaxi cabs at airport — illegal. Bolt alternative.

Uber Budapest?

NO — Uber banned in Hungary since 2016. Bolt is alternative (since 2018). HUF 4,500-7,000 / €11-18. Cheaper than Főtaxi taxi.

BUD 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. 100E Express closes 12:30am, restarts 5am. Bus 200E + M3 close midnight. Főtaxi + Bolt 24/7. Late-night: Bolt cheapest.

Hungary currency airport?

Hungarian forint (HUF), NOT Euro. €1 = 400 HUF. ATMs dispense HUF. Cards in tourist areas. Cash still useful for small purchases. Apple/Google Pay accepted at major retailers.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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