New combination tickets announced for iconic Budapest attractions!

Starting today, 1 March 2025, Budapest’s public transport company BKV has launched a new combination ticket for two popular tourist attractions in the Hungarian capital. The ticket combines rides on the Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Sikló) and the circular boat services on the Danube.

Ticket details

The full-price ticket costs HUF 6,500, while a discounted ticket is HUF 2,500, the latter is for children between 3 and 14 years of age, BKV reported. The combination ticket includes a round-trip ride on the Buda Castle Funicular and a ride on the circular boat service.

Purchase and validity

Visitors can buy these tickets at the following locations:

• Lower and upper stations of the funicular
• On board the boats

Payment is accepted by card only. The tickets are valid for 30 days from the date of purchase.

Important!

It’s important to note that the combination tickets are not valid for BKV’s evening cruise services.

This new offering aims to provide a more convenient and cost-effective option for tourists and locals alike to experience two of Budapest’s iconic transport modes and sightseeing opportunities.

The Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Sikló)

The Buda Castle Funicular, originally named Budai Hegypálya, began its operations 155 years ago in 1870. This historic transport system has undergone several modernisations over the past century and a half. The funicular’s lower station at Clark Ádám Square is easily accessible by a short walk from BKV’s Várkert Bazár dock.

BKV circular boat services

Since the summer of 2024, BKV’s circular boat services have been operating between Kossuth Lajos Square and Petőfi Square. These boat trips offer a unique perspective of Budapest’s city center, showcasing the capital’s magnificent sights, historical locations, and some outstanding architectural creations.

The circular route includes stops at the Margaret Island Centenary Monument, Batthyány Square, and Várkert Bazár. The service operates on a hop-on, hop-off basis, allowing tourists to explore these locations at their leisure.

Timetable of the boats:

Both the Buda Castle Funicular and the circular boat services are popular among domestic and international tourists, providing distinctive ways to experience Budapest’s beauty and history.

Further information can be found in Hungarian HERE and English HERE.

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