How does metro work in Budapest?

On the metro network, single tickets (including those from a block of 10 tickets) are valid for 80 minutes after stamping, while the validity period is 120 minutes on night services. Tickets allow you to travel on the full length of metro lines M1, M2, M3 and M4 with transfers between those lines during a single trip.



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Budapest Metro has four lines and is relatively easy to use. Three of the four metro lines intersect only once, at Deák Ferenc Square. Tips to keep in mind before using the Budapest Metro: You must validate your ticket in any of the transport company's orange validating machines before you get on the metro.

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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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In addiction to buses, public transport in Budapest includes also trams, which are recognizable by their yellow color. Trams in Budapest cover about 40 lines, some of which passing through the city center. You can use the same bus or metro ticket.

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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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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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In Hungary, tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. It's standard practice to tip between 10 to 15 percent but many establishments include a 12.5 percent service charge so check your bill when it arrives. If service charge is included, there's no need to leave any extra.

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