In short: BUD is 25 km from the centre. 100E Airport Express bus: 2,200 HUF (~€5.50), 40 minutes to Deák tér. 200E + M3 metro: cheaper for pass holders. Bolt from pickup zone: ~€15–20. Főtaxi: €25–35.
Your Options
100E Airport Express: Direct to Deák Ferenc tér (M1/M2/M3 hub), stopping at Astoria (M2) and Kálvin tér (M3). Buy at BKK desk, purple vending machines, or tap bank card via Budapest Pay&GO. Every 20 minutes, 03:40–01:20. 40 minutes. Requires its own ticket — NOT included in standard BKK passes.
200E + M3 combo: Bus 200E to Kőbánya-Kispest M3 terminus (04:00–23:00), then metro. Covered by standard BKK tickets and travel passes. Slower total journey but free with passes.
Bolt: Follow signs to designated Bolt pickup in parking lot (not directly outside arrivals). Typically 30–50% cheaper than Főtaxi, €15–20. Highly recommended.
Főtaxi: Official airport taxi rank outside arrivals. €25–35 to central Budapest. Pre-booking possible via website.
EES Note (2026)
Since April 2026, Budapest Airport is a full EES biometric border point for non-EU arrivals from outside Schengen. First entry: budget 15–30 extra minutes for biometric registration before reaching arrivals.
FAQ
Is there a train from BUD? Yes — S50 suburban rail to Kelenföld (~30 min), connect to M4. Included in BKK passes.
Contactless on 100E? Yes. Budapest Pay&GO allows bank card tap directly on the bus.
Night service? 100E runs until 01:20. After that: taxi or Bolt.
Do I need to book Főtaxi? No — rank is available on demand. Pre-book for guaranteed availability at unusual hours.
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