Budapest Airport to city in 2025: quick, clear ways to get downtown

First time in Budapest. You land at Ferenc Liszt International Airport and want a simple plan to reach the center. Here it is.

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How long does it take

The ride to the center is usually 30 to 45 minutes. It depends on traffic and your exact address. Late evening is faster, rush hour is slower.

Your options at a glance

• Taxi or prebooked transfer. Door to door. Good with bags or kids. Fixed pickup. Regulated fares in Budapest.
• 100E Airport Express. Direct to the center. Card payment on board. Works day and night.
• 200E bus + M3 metro. Connects to the metro at Kőbánya-Kispest. Useful at peak times.
• Train via Ferihegy. Handy if your hotel is near Nyugati station. One short bus hop, then the train.

100E Airport Express

Simple and fast. The 100E runs between the airport and Deák Ferenc tér. It also stops at Kálvin tér and Astoria in the center.

• Runs every day, around the clock.
• Buy and validate on board with a bank card.
• Best if you travel light. Not door to door.

200E bus to the metro

The 200E links the terminals with Kőbánya-Kispest. From there you switch to the M3 metro. It is a good value choice.

• Clear signage at arrivals. Bus stops sit between the two terminals.
• Works well if your hotel sits near an M3 stop.

Taxi and prebooked transfer

The official airport partner has desks at Terminals 2A and 2B. Cars queue at the ranks outside. Fares are regulated by decree in the city.