Arriving at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport for the first time? You have many options to reach the city centre, and you don’t have to travel too long. Let’s see them. Prices checked in November 2026.
By public transport: bus 100E
Bus 100E is the direct airport bus. It takes you to Kálvin square, Astoria and Deák Ferenc square in the city centre in about 40 minutes. The ticket costs 2,500 HUF (about 6.8 EUR). It runs around the clock, every 6-15 minutes during the day and less often at night. The easiest way to pay is to tap your contactless card or phone on the validator when you board. You can also use the purple ticket machines at the stop or the BudapestGO app. Regular tickets and the 24- or 72-hour travelcards are not valid on this bus.
By public transport: bus 200E and metro line 3
Bus 200E is a regular bus, so it’s the cheaper option, but you need to change. It stops several times on its way to Kőbánya-Kispest, where you can take metro line 3 (the blue line) to the city centre. A 90-minute ticket (850 HUF, about 2.3 EUR) covers the whole journey, and the 24- and 72-hour travelcards are valid too. You can read more in my post All you need to know about public transport tickets in Budapest.
By a cab
Leaving the arrival halls 2A or 2B, you will find the Főtaxi stand at the terminal entrance. Főtaxi is the official taxi company of Budapest Airport. Just give your address and that’s it! A ride to the city centre generally costs around 13,000-16,000 HUF (about 36-44 EUR) and takes about 30 minutes. You can also order an Uber or a Bolt in the app, and the app shows you where to meet your driver.
By a private transfer
This option is really popular. The company tracks your flight, picks you up with a nameplate and makes sure you have a comfortable journey, mostly at a fixed rate, so no surprises at the end. Hotels, Airbnbs and airlines also offer airport transfers.
Now you know how to get to the city from the airport. If you have no idea how to get around, check out my post How to get around in Budapest.
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