Budapest Metro Route Finder

BKK revised fares effective June 1, 2025: Single ticket = 500 HUF (~€1.25). Block of 10 = 4,500 HUF (450 HUF each). 30-minute ticket = 600 HUF (allows bus/tram transfers). 90-minute ticket = 850 HUF. 24-hour travelcard = 2,750 HUF — best for tourists. 72-hour = 5,500 HUF. Monthly pass = 8,950 HUF. A single ticket allows free transfers between metro lines at Deák Ferenc tér, Kálvin tér, and Keleti pályaudvar.

Metro operates daily: M1 and M4: 4:30 AM – 11:00 PM. M2 and M3: 4:30 AM – 11:00 PM (until 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays). First trains depart from terminal stations around 4:30 AM. Last trains around 11:00 PM on weekdays. After closing, night buses replace the metro. Peak frequency: every 2–5 minutes. Off-peak: every 5–10 minutes. Early morning and late night: every 10–15 minutes.

Budapest has 4 metro lines: M1 (Yellow) — Vörösmarty tér to Mexikói út, 11 stations, 4.4 km — oldest metro in continental Europe (1896). M2 (Red) — Déli pályaudvar to Örs vezér tere, 11 stations, 10.3 km — crosses under the Danube. M3 (Blue) — Újpest-Központ to Kőbánya-Kispest, 20 stations, 17.3 km — longest line, fully renovated 2023. M4 (Green) — Keleti pályaudvar to Kelenföld vasútállomás, 10 stations, 7.3 km — newest line (2014), fully accessible.

Deák Ferenc tér — M1 Yellow + M2 Red + M3 Blue (main city hub, largest interchange). Kálvin tér — M3 Blue + M4 Green. Keleti pályaudvar — M2 Red + M4 Green (Eastern Railway Station). Free transfer between metro lines on the same single ticket at all three stations.

There is no direct metro to Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport (BUD). Options: (1) Bus 200E from airport to Kőbánya-Kispest (M3 Blue Line terminal) — then take M3 to city; total ~40–45 min. (2) 100E Airport Express bus direct to key city locations (Deák Ferenc tér, Keleti) — no metro transfer needed, costs 1,200 HUF (not valid on regular BKK tickets). (3) BKK 24-hour travelcard is valid on Bus 200E — good value if arriving by bus then using metro.

Yes! A BKK single ticket (500 HUF) allows free transfer between metro lines at the three interchange stations (Deák Ferenc tér, Kálvin tér, Keleti pályaudvar) — without validating a new ticket. However, if you exit the metro system and re-enter, you need a new ticket. If you want to transfer to a bus or tram as part of the same journey, you need a 30-minute (600 HUF) or 90-minute (850 HUF) time-based ticket instead.

Yes! The M1 Yellow Line (Millennium Underground / Kisföldalatti / Földalatti) was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Opened on May 2, 1896, it is the world's second oldest electrified underground railway and the oldest on the European continent, built for Hungary's 1,000-year Millennium celebrations. It runs under Andrássy Avenue (itself a UNESCO World Heritage street) with 11 preserved historic stations featuring original 19th-century Art Nouveau architecture, gas-lamp-style lighting, and wooden benches.

BudapestGO (formerly BKK official app) is the best way to buy metro tickets in Budapest. Available free on iOS and Android. Supports: single tickets, 30/90-min tickets, travelcards, monthly passes. Tickets appear as animated QR codes — show to inspectors. Also shows real-time departures, trip planning, and service alerts. Alternative: physical vending machines at all stations (cash + card), BKK Customer Service Centres, and authorized newsagents.

Paper tickets: Insert into the orange/yellow validating machine before descending to the platform. A sound and green light confirm validation. BudapestGO app tickets: Show the animated QR code on your screen. Travelcards: Show to inspectors on request (no additional validation needed). Important: You must validate BEFORE entering the platform area, not on the train. Failure = fine of 12,000–25,000 HUF.

Kossuth Lajos tér on the M2 Red Line is the closest metro station to the Hungarian Parliament Building. Exit directly onto the famous square facing the Parliament. From Deák Ferenc tér (the main hub), take M2 towards Déli pályaudvar and get off at Kossuth Lajos tér — just 1 stop.

Hősök tere (Heroes' Square) — M1 Yellow Line, 2 stops from Mexikói út terminus. Walking distance to both Heroes' Square (Millennium Monument) and City Park (Városliget). Széchenyi Thermal Baths — Széchenyi fürdő station on M1 Yellow Line, one stop further from Hősök tere towards Mexikói út. The M1 runs directly under Andrássy Avenue to both stops.

Keleti pályaudvar is served by both M2 Red Line and M4 Green Line. From Deák Ferenc tér: take M2 (Red) one stop east. From Kálvin tér: take M4 (Green) one stop towards Keleti. The station serves international trains and connects to buses for the airport (bus 100E, 200E).

Take the M4 Green Line to Gellért tér station — direct access to Gellért Thermal Baths and the Buda side of Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd). The station features stunning mosaic artwork. From Keleti pályaudvar: 4 stops on M4. From Deák Ferenc tér: change to M4 at Kálvin tér, then 2 more stops.

Take the M4 Green Line to Fővám tér station — the Great Market Hall is directly above the station, at the Pest end of Liberty Bridge. Alternatively, take M3 Blue Line to Kálvin tér and walk 5 minutes south. The market is the largest and oldest indoor market in Budapest.

Take the M1 Yellow Line to Opera station — it is literally named after and positioned directly in front of the Hungarian State Opera House. One stop from Deák Ferenc tér towards Mexikói út. The historic M1 station at Opera features original 19th-century architecture and is itself a tourist attraction.

The Dohány Street Synagogue (Europe's largest synagogue) is best reached via Astoria station on the M2 Red Line. Exit at Astoria and walk a short distance along Dohány utca. Alternatively, Deák Ferenc tér (M1/M2/M3) is also within walking distance.

M4 Green Line: Fully accessible at all 10 stations — elevators, step-free access, audio announcements. M3 Blue Line: Fully accessible after the complete 2017-2023 renovation — elevators and inclined platform lifts at all 20 stations. M2 Red Line: Partial accessibility — step-free at Örs vezér tere, Pillangó utca, and Puskás Ferenc Stadion. M1 Yellow Line: Not wheelchair accessible due to UNESCO heritage protection (historic shallow tunnels cannot be altered).

Bicycles are allowed on weekends and public holidays on M1, M2, and M4 lines. On weekdays, bikes are not allowed during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–19:00). Folding bikes are allowed at all times. A bike does not require its own ticket. Dogs must be on a lead, muzzled, and held by the owner — a separate single ticket is required for the dog.

After the metro closes (~11 PM weekdays, ~1 AM weekends), BKK operates an extensive night bus network. Key night buses: Night trams 4 and 6 (24/7 along the Grand Boulevard / Nagykörút — the most important night service). Night buses N14, N15, N50, N8 etc. follow metro routes. BudapestGO app shows all night services. All night services accept regular BKK tickets/passes.

The Budapest Card (not to be confused with BKK travelcard) combines unlimited public transport with free museum entry (15+ museums), discounts at restaurants, tours, and spa baths. Available for 24h, 48h, 72h, 96h, or 120h. Prices from ~7,900 HUF. Good value for tourists planning to visit multiple museums and use transport frequently. Buy at airport, major hotels, or online. The BKK 72-hour travelcard (5,500 HUF) is cheaper if you only need transport.

Nyugati pályaudvar is a dedicated M3 Blue Line station directly connected to Budapest Nyugati (Western) Railway Station — a major terminal for domestic and international trains. From Deák Ferenc tér: 2 stops north on M3. The station also connects to trams 4/6 (Grand Boulevard). Nyugati is also known for its stunning 19th-century Eiffel-designed iron and glass structure.

M1: Historic Ganz electric tram-style coaches (original 1896 design, preserved). M2: Alstom Metropolis trains (modern, air-conditioned, replaced Metrovagonmash fleet by 2013). M3: Refurbished Metrowagonmash 81-717.2K/714.2K trains (Soviet-era design, renovated during 2017-2023 reconstruction). M4: Alstom Metropolis trains (modern, air-conditioned, fully automated). All trains make announcements in Hungarian and English. Maximum speed: 80 km/h (M4: 90 km/h).

Free WiFi is available at major stations such as Deák Ferenc tér, Keleti pályaudvar, and several other stations — but not on trains themselves. The WiFi signal is strongest in station waiting areas and platforms. On the trains, network coverage is limited (especially in deep M2 and M4 tunnels). BudapestGO app features work offline for tickets already purchased.

M1 opened May 2, 1896 — world's second oldest electrified underground and oldest in continental Europe. Built for Hungary's Millennium celebrations in just 2 years. M2 opened in 1970, extending to serve Buda side. M3 opened in 1976 (first section), fully extended by 1990; completely renovated 2017–2023. M4 opened in 2014 after years of delays. Total: 39.4 km, 52 stations, ~450 million passengers/year. BKK (Budapest Közlekedési Központ) manages all public transport.

Future plans: M4 extension to airport (planned for ~2028) — direct metro link to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, eliminating the need for bus transfers. M3 extension north to Káposztásmegyer. M5 line (proposed north-south tunnel) connecting suburban H5, H6, H7 lines via Astoria and Kálvin tér — expected to break ground ~2027. M2 extension east towards Cinkota. All plans subject to political and funding approval.