The main train station of Budapest, officially called Keleti railway station, is located within the city’s limits and is a major hub for international travels. When travelling from Budapest airport to the main train station you can use 2 different transfer methods: Taxi or Bus. Taking a Budapest airport taxi is the fastest route to Keleti train station. The ride costs around 26€ (8045 HUF) and takes approximately 30 minutes. A cheaper, but inconvenient and indirect alternative is the bus. The whole journey will cost around 4€ (1250 HUF) and it will last over an hour.

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How to get from Budapest airport to main train station by taxi

Hiring a Budapest airport taxi is the only convenient transfer method if you are travelling from Budapest airport to the main train station. Licensed Budapest taxis can be easily recognized by their yellow color and taxi roof sign. Without traffic, the trip to the main train station takes around 30 minutes.

Taxi fare from Budapest airport to main train station

There is no flat fee for the transfer from Budapest airport to Keleti railway station. Therefore, your taxi ride will be charged on the meter, based on distance. Extra costs, such as tolls and late-night driving may be applied. However, the average price of the taxi ride is 26€ (8045 HUF).

*You can always check if taxi companies offer a fixed price if you book your Budapest airport taxi in advance.

Where do I get it from?

You will find the readily available taxis lined up just outside of the airport’s exit doors. There is also a taxi information booth inside the terminal.

Convenience

Taxis are by far the best and most convenient option when it comes to travelling from Budapest airport to the main train station. However, make sure to have cash of the local currency since you may get overcharged because of the exchange rates.

Useful Tips

Make sure that the driver resets the taximeter.
Have the address of your destination written down in Hungarian.
Always pick a taxi from the official ranks.
The driver is required to provide you with a receipt at the end of the trip.

How to get from Budapest airport to main train station by bus

Unfortunately, the bus network of Budapest is not directly connected with the main train station. In fact, in order to get there, you may have to change means of transport more than once. Two different routes can be followed. You will have to either take the bus 100E, get off at Deák Ferenc tér metro station and switch to the M2 (red) metro line towards Örs vezértere, or get on the bus 200E, stop at its’ terminus, Kobanya-Kispest, and then take first the M3 (blue) metro line, get off at Kálvin tér and finally take M4 (green) line towards Keleti
pályaudvar.

How much is the bus from Budapest airport to main train station?

Regular tickets for the airport shuttle bus 100E cost 3€ (900 HUF) per person and can be purchased from the customer service centres, newsagents, ticket offices or ticket vending machine in the arrivals hall.

*Tickets for the other buses and metro trains cost 1€ (350 HUF).

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Trip Duration
60 Min.
Total waiting time for the bus and metro is around 45 minutes.
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Bus 100E runs from 05:00 to 00:30. The metro trains of Budapest operate from 04:30 to 23:10.

Where do I get it from?

Bus 100E departs from the BKK stop which located between the two terminals on the arrivals level.

Bus 200E stop is located just outside of terminal 2.

Convenience

Even though the public means of transport in Budapest are very cheap, having to change lines more than once is tiring and unsafe when you are travelling with children and many pieces of luggage.

Timetables

Bus Line 100E schedule

Budapest airport to Deák Ferenc tér metro station

Bus Line 200E schedule

Budapest airport to Kobanya-Kispest metro station

Budapest metro map

Useful Tips

Children under 6 years of age travel for free.
Ticket inspectors usually operate in every major station.
It is advisable to look for day-tickets if you are planning to use the public means of transport during your stay.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Budapest airport to main train station?

The average price of a taxi ride from Budapest airport to Keleti railway station is 8045 HUF (26€). Without traffic, the journey will take approximately 30 minutes.

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