In short: 4 lines (M1–M4). Single ticket: 350 HUF (~€0.90). Always validate before boarding — inspectors are common and fines are significant. Lines intersect at Deák Ferenc tér. Runs ~04:30–23:00. The 100E Airport Express is NOT covered by standard tickets.
The lines:
- M1 (yellow): Historic 1896 line. Vörösmarty tér to Mexikói út along Andrássy Avenue. Covers Opera House.
- M2 (red): East–west. Keleti (main station) to Déli. Passes through Deák tér and Kossuth Lajos tér.
- M3 (blue): North–south. Nyugati (train station) to Kőbánya-Kispest (airport bus terminus).
- M4 (green): Newest (2014). Kelenfőld to Keleti, connecting Buda and Pest via Gellért and Fővám tér.
Tickets: 350 HUF (~€0.90) single. Validate in the orange machines at the metro entrance before descending. Day pass (2,100 HUF/~€5.30) excellent for multi-day visitors. 72h pass (4,600 HUF/~€11.50). BudapestGO app for mobile tickets and journey planning.
Inspection: Frequent and strict. Fine for no valid ticket: 8,000+ HUF. Always validate even for one stop.
Airport note: 100E Airport Express requires its own ticket (2,200 HUF/~€5.50) — NOT included in any metro pass or ticket.
FAQ
Does the metro go to BUD airport? Not directly. 100E bus is the direct link. Or bus 200E to Kőbánya-Kispest M3.
Single ticket cost? 350 HUF (~€0.90). Must validate before boarding.
Does a day pass cover the 100E? No — 100E needs its own separate ticket.
Best app for Budapest transport? BudapestGO (BKK FUTÁR) — live positions, journey planner, mobile tickets.
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