From the Airport to the city

Posted by Ivasil1@reddit | budapest | View on Reddit | 28 comments

Hello guys, i’m planning to go to Budapest this weekend with a friend of mine, what we were asking is what is the fastest/convenient way to reach the city. Thanks!

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Zoobar86@reddit

I got the 100E bus as one of the stops was close to my hotel.

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2kittens-in-mittens@reddit

Download BudapestGo app. Buy your ticket for the 100E bus (€5.53).

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Zoobar86@reddit

Can't remember but it wasn't very much - worked out as a few euros. Google it

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GeneralAd1047@reddit

If you look for the fastest most convenient way, the answer is always: taxi

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Ivasil1@reddit (OP)

whats the cost from the airport to the city?

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Notanaltatall31@reddit

Im not sure but taxi drivers in Budapest like to scam foreigners with extreme prices, if you are going to taxi use bolt/uber so they can’t upcharge you

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shouldn't need to use a taxi at the airport unless you're going outside of the city center. there is a 100e airport shuttle which, combined, will absolutely be less than the typical taxi fare. even if you wanted to use the taxi, there is an official taxi company at the airport that doesn't rip off tourists. if you waited to summon a bolt or uber taxi it'll probably take longer than the 100e.

you really nee to read vernazza's guide the 'welcome to budapest' pinned post. it is also featured on the right margin if you are using a laptop.

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Ivasil1@reddit (OP)

What is the official taxi company called?

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VszVszVsz@reddit

it really doesn't matter because it will be obvious on how to go to the kiosk to take a taxi from fő taxi. remember, the standard tip for taxi drivers is 10%.

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Notanaltatall31@reddit

Kaiak illil taxist is jattolni? Miért kel ezt a hülye amerikai kultúrát átvenni..

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Ornery_Mix_9271@reddit

Bolt.

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Ivasil1@reddit (OP)

cheaper than uber?

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VszVszVsz@reddit

uber here just "returned" a couple months ago, but it is just a front for fő taxi. same prices as any other taxi. they only operate with this brand because many tourists don't know any better and want to uber wherever they travel.

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Ornery_Mix_9271@reddit

This is the answer. Pretty comparable in pricing, but I got used to using it when Uber wasn’t really around. Much easier than trying to get a regular taxi. Takes a lot less time than waiting in the queue at the taxi stand, and the app is really functional. I don’t remember if it was Uber or Bolt, but at least one of them has the option for English speaking only, which can be helpful if it’s your first time and you aren’t sure where you’re going.

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chrwal2@reddit

Recently travelled to Budapest and landed about 9.30pm. When I left the airport there was a 100E bus waiting outside - the bus stop is on your left when you go through the departures exit. There’s a bus every 20 mins or so and takes about 40 minutes - if you stay on the bus to the final stop - Deak Ferenc ter - you’ll be in the centre of Budapest. Costs about £5.

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chrwal2@reddit

You can buy a ticket from the ticket machines in the airport - they’re very easy to use and self explanatory, you can buy single trip tickets, day tickets or others.

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Ivasil1@reddit (OP)

oh ok tysm

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chrwal2@reddit

Taxi is probably the most convenient/quickest, but worth looking if there is a 100E bus outside as it’s very cheap and easy

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Ivasil1@reddit (OP)

what’s the taxi’s cost from the airport to the city?

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chrwal2@reddit

They have Uber in Budapest - I seem to recall checking and it’ll have been about £25(ish) but that’ll vary depending on time/availability. Not too expensive but if the bus is there it’s cheaper.

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MenuDefiant2562@reddit

How did you spend that amount from the airport to the center? I live 10km away from the airport, and my ave fare is the amount you mentioned, Deak square (center) is 20km far.

Bp taxi fares are fixed despite the cab been booked on an international or local taxi app. Uber lately provided discounts for specific time upon they launched the service in mid summer.

Otherwise taxi and bus duration is quite similar to downtown.

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Whole_Contract_1352@reddit

Taxi is around 9000.- to city centre

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Ivasil1@reddit (OP)

good to know, thanks

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