Does Budapest have an underground?

The Millennium Underground (M1, yellow line) runs between Vörösmarty tér (Budapest's city center) and Mexikói út, connecting the city centre with Budapest City Park. Built at the end of the 19th century M1 was the first underground electric train line on the European Continent (the second in the world after London).



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The city currently has 4 metro lines. The new line, M4/green line started operation in spring 2014. The Budapest metro system is easy to use and you can get to anywhere in the city fairly quickly. Provided there's no maintenance or some emergency situation.

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Tickets need to be validated by stamping them at the start of your trip on metro lines M1, M2 M3 and M4. Tickets allow transfers between the metro lines, but return trips (going back in the opposite direction) and interruptions (leaving the metro area) are not permitted with the same ticket.

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If you would like to travel by public transport, please always keep in mind that you need to have a valid ticket or season ticket with you. Tickets are available all around the city at metro stations, tram stations, or street kiosks.

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Getting around in Budapest is so super easy. Whilst walking is your best bet, tramline 2, 4 and 6 as well as the three subway lines are also good options to get to most places in the city centre. Subway (Metro) – Budapest has four subway lines that connects most of the city's most important areas.

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What Currency Is Used in Budapest and Hungary. The official Hungary currency is the Forint (HUF), Budapest's preferred and most widely accepted form of payment. While Euros might be accepted in some tourist-oriented establishments, the conversion rates are often unfavorable, so it's best to have Forints with you.

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Thanks to plentiful buses, boats, trams and Metro trains, getting around Budapest is easy. The Hungarian capital is highly walkable, and for the times when you need to go further afield or get somewhere quickly, there are plenty of options.

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Yes, you can pay with your creditcard in a lot places in Budapest. Especially in big stores, restaurants and if you take a taxi in Budapest with Fötaxi you can pay with your credit card (or even better book your taxi to or from the airport in advance here and pay by credit card or debit card).

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Budapest has a fairly extensive and efficient public transport system. It is also cheaper than in most Western European cities. A wide variety of trams, buses, trolleys and metro trains run in the city. Night service is quite reliable, too.

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Opt for the BUD airport buses. You'll find a direct airport line and a non-direct yet 24/7 bus serving the airport. Alternatively, you can take the bus to the nearby Ferihegy Station and use one of the trains constantly running to the city of Budapest.

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Drinking tap water in Budapest is very safe. The safety is provided by the Budapest Waterworks and even exceeds European standards. The clean water from the tap is not just safe drinking water, it also tastes good.

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