Is there a subway system in Budapest?

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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You must validate your ticket in any of the transport company's orange validating machines before you get on the metro. A single ticket is only valid for a one-way uninterrupted ride. This means that you may not change lines. You should validate another single ticket if you need to take another metro line.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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