Attention! Here is how Budapest public transport prices will increase from 1 June

The latest decision of the Municipal Council means that the cost of Budapest public transport tickets will increase from 1 June. The good news is that pass prices will remain unchanged. The Municipal Council stated that it aimed to carry out developments with the extra income.

According to the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), the price increases were necessary due to the depreciation of the Hungarian forint and the need for certain developments. The Municipal Council noted that the price change remains below the general inflation rate in Hungary. Interestingly, a single ticket in Budapest will cost the same as in Debrecen, despite the latter having a much smaller public transport system.

Budapest public transport pass prices will remain unchanged

The good news is that Budapest public transport pass prices will not change from 1 June. A monthly Budapest pass, allowing unlimited travel on the entire public transport system of the capital, will continue to cost HUF 8,950 (EUR 22.2). Those commuting from the suburbs can opt for the Pest County Pass or the Hungary Pass, both of which are valid within Budapest’s administrative borders on almost all means of public transport, including the HÉV suburban railway lines and MÁV trains.

Budapest public transport price increases

In line with the decision of the Municipal Council, the following Budapest public transport ticket types will cost more from 1 June:

• A single ticket will increase from HUF 450 to 500 (EUR 1.25).
• A ticket purchased on the spot will rise from HUF 600 to 700 (EUR 1.75).
• A block of ten tickets will cost HUF 4,500 (EUR 11.25), up from HUF 4,000.
• The 30-minute ticket will be priced at HUF 600 (EUR 1.50), up from the current HUF 530.
• The 90-minute ticket will cost HUF 850 (EUR 2.11), instead of HUF 750.
• The 24-hour Budapest ticket will cost HUF 2,750 (EUR 6.83), compared to the current HUF 2,500.

Development and expansion promises

According to the Municipal Council, the additional revenue generated from the price increases will be used to finance developments. Their goal is to make public transport in the Hungarian capital faster, more comfortable, and more reliable.

Plans include extending night metro services and introducing new 24/7 services above ground. Additionally, there are proposals to extend tram line 12 to Lehel Square, improve trolleybus line 81, and create competitive public transport routes from the outer districts to the city centre with fast, reliable, and high-frequency bus lines.

All such developments are supported by surveys, polls, and professional background studies, according to BKK.

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