Santa Trolley hits the streets of Budapest again!
Budapest’s beloved Santa Trolley is back on the streets this year, bringing a touch of festive magic to the capital. From 5 December (Friday) to 17 December (Wednesday), Santa and his helper will once again collect shoebox-wrapped gifts, which will be delivered to the country’s poorest children through the Baptist Charity Service. The Santa Trolley runs on trolleybus lines 72, 75, 76, 77, 80 and 82, before transforming into a sparkling Light Trolley from 19 December (Friday) to 4 January (Sunday).
Santa Trolley back on the streets
On 5 December, the Harmony Kids Choir performed for Santa in Városháza Park before he set off with his helper aboard the Santa Trolley to collect gifts for children in need. For the festive season, BKV has decorated the trolley with glowing fairy lights, while the interior features enchanting winter décor. Children travelling alongside Santa can listen to Christmas tales from Pagony Publishing’s seasonal book selection. Until 17 December, short children’s poems will also be played daily on board to enhance the festive atmosphere.
The Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has once again joined the Baptist Charity Service’s Shoebox Campaign, with Santa and his Elf personally receiving the donations until 17 December. Their mission is to bring Christmas joy to Hungary’s most disadvantaged children and make the holidays special for hundreds of families. Further details about the initiative are available at ciposdoboz.hu.
Shoebox gifts
Shoebox gifts may also be handed in at the following BKK Customer Service Centres:
- Keleti Railway Station Customer Centre (District VII, Baross Square, metro station, underpass level)
- Kelenföld Customer Centre (District XI, Kelenföld railway station, metro station, underpass level)
- Széll Kálmán Square Customer Centre (District II, metro station)
- Szentlélek Square Customer Centre (District III, HÉV station)
Using its autonomous operating mode, the Santa Trolley travels into the city centre every day. On lines 76, 77 and 80, its route extends to Blaha Lujza Square, ensuring convenient access for as many passengers as possible.
Travel on the Santa Trolley requires a standard ticket or pass. Details of the service schedule are available via the link provided by BKK. The festively decorated articulated trolley will continue to operate on the listed lines between 19 December and 4 January. In addition to the Santa Trolley, a solo Santa Bus dressed in Advent décor is also running in the city, with its timetable available at the same link.