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Getting from Budapest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airport shuttle bus 100E. Best value: Public bus 200E with metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | single ticket; HUF 2,200 (~USD 6) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to city center | |
45-60 min | transfer ticket; HUF 450–530 (~USD 1.20–1.50) | every 7–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | fixed zone fare; HUF 9,000–12,000 (~USD 25–33) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | varies by demand; HUF 7,000–11,000 (~USD 19–30) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-50 min | shared shuttle; HUF 6,000–9,000 (~USD 16–25) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | door-to-door shared ride | |
25-40 min | pre-booked; HUF 15,000–25,000 (~USD 41–69) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
25-45 min | per day; HUF 10,000–25,000 (~USD 27–69) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in HUF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The 100E bus requires a special airport shuttle ticket, not valid with standard BKK passes.
- The 200E bus connects to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (M3 line) for onward travel to the center.
- Official airport taxis operate on a fixed zone-based fare system.
- Night bus 900 replaces the 200E service between approximately 23:00 and 04:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Budapest
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Budapest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -1°C |
| February | 5°C | 0°C |
| March | 11°C | 3°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 21°C | 11°C |
| June | 26°C | 16°C |
| July | 29°C | 18°C |
| August | 29°C | 18°C |
| September | 23°C | 14°C |
| October | 16°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 4°C | 0°C |
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Budapest travel tips
Visit the park where all Soviet sculptures in Budapest were transferred
The first bridge connecting the two parts of Budapest appeared only in 1849. It is called the Chain Bridge and was once a wonder of the world thanks to its hanging construction type. The bridge railings are adorned with elaborate ornamentation, and statues of lions are also installed on the bridge.
Climb the Castle Hill on a 19th-century cable car and see the former royal residence in Budapest
Castle Hill rises above Budapest, offering wonderful views of the city. You can climb the hill by the old cable car called Sikló. On the hill, there is the former residence of the Hungarian kings, Budai Vár. Now it houses the National Gallery and the Museum of the History of Budapest.
Ride a historic retro tram to enjoy all the beauties of Budapest city centre
There are several retro tram routes in Budapest. They run at a specific time and are more expensive than regular public transport. For example, the retro tram on route 2 runs only on Saturdays from 14:50 to 20:30. The historic tram number 19 runs only on Sundays from 14:45 to 20:30. The ticket price is 500 HUF (1.40 euro).
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