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Getting Around Budapest
Airport
Budapest's airport, Ferihegy Airport, is 16 km south of the city. The airport minibus service is very convenient and has a fixed price for transport into the city. The cheapest way is to take bus no. 93 from the airport to the Köbánya-Kispest underground railway station, which takes
approx. 20 minutes. A taxi costs 5000 - 8000 forint.
Public transport
Budapest has an underground railway, buses and trams. A three-day tourist rover pass costs 2700 forint. A three day "Budapest card" costs 6400 forint and also includes admission to 55 museums and discounts for sightseeing, swimming, etc. Budapest has three railway stations:
Keleti, Nyugati and Deli, which are linked by the underground railway. The MAV railway company operates buses between the stations.
Phone: +36 1 342 9150 / 322-4052.
Taxi
It is better to ask your hotel or restaurant to telephone for a taxi than to hail one on the street. Only use licensed cars with yellow registration plates. The following companies are reliable:
Phone: +36 1 222-2222; Rádió Taxi tel:+36 1 377 7777.
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