Is Budapest metro free?

Fares: Single tickets cost 350 Hungarian forints and you can change metro lines with a single ticket. Travel passes are also available for 24 hours (1,650 forints), 72 hours (4,150 forints), or a week (4,950 forints), which cover all modes of transportation.



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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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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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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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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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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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Hungarian currency We recommend you always use the official Exchange Offices that are found all over the city, especially at the airports, train stations and popular tourists destinations. On the other hand, even in small shops and restaurants you can pay by debit card so you don't need to exchange a lot of cash.

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