New Budapest bus line gives commuters a faster link to downtown Budapest!

A brand-new express bus service, the 223E, will start operating from Saturday, offering a fast, frequent and reliable connection between Pesterzsébet and the city centre, Budapest transport company BKK announced on Friday.

According to the statement, the new service aims to give residents a more comfortable journey with up to ten minutes shorter travel time and no transfers on the way to downtown Budapest, as well as to the M3 and M4 metro lines.

BKK said the new 223E line provides a cost-efficient and attractive public transport alternative for people living in the outer districts. Thanks to the development, more than 60,000 residents of South Pest and Pesterzsébet will be able to reach the city centre more quickly, comfortably and predictably.

Extended route to Kálvin tér

As part of the improvement, the 223E will no longer terminate at Boráros tér. Instead, it will continue its route via Közraktár Street, Fővám Square and Vámház Boulevard, ending at Kálvin Square. From Kálvin Square, the bus will return to Pesterzsébet along Üllői Road, Ferenc Boulevard and Boráros Square.

BKK has also created a new bus lane between Boráros Square and Bakáts Street to ensure a faster journey. In addition, new, more comfortable stops are being installed along the inner-city section, including at Kálvin Square and Ferenc Boulevard.

More frequent service and longer operating hours

On weekdays, the 223E will run more frequently: every 4–6 minutes during peak hours and every 10 minutes during the day. Its operating hours have also been extended: from now on, the service will run daily from around 4:30 AM until 11:50 PM.