When exploring a new city, getting around can often be a difficult question. But you can solve this problem easily by purchasing an official city card.
There are many ways in which you can get to know Budapest with city cards: you can use various options to travel to the attractions, including buses, trams and bikes.
Budapest Card: for free public transportation
The greatest advantage of Budapest Card is that it allows you to use local public transportation completely free within the city boundaries of Budapest. So you can take any bus, tram, underground, trolleybus, HÉV (suburban railway) or train anywhere, anytime, if you have your Budapest Card with you.
The public transport system of the Hungarian capital city has great coverage: you can get anywhere comfortably and quickly, be it day or night. So if you want to explore every nook and cranny of the city during your visit, this type of card is the perfect choice for you.
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What other transportation options are offered by Budapest Card?
With a 24h, 48h, 72h, 96h, or 120h Budapest Card, you get numerous free services and discounts — allowing you to explore the Hungarian capital city in a convenient and cost-effective way.
- You can use the Official Budapest Castle Bus free of charge, which gives you easy access to Buda Castle District.
- You get a free trip on a cruise on the Danube: pick one of 4 different cruises.
- You can get on the Zugliget Chairlift free of charge, and go up to Normafa while enjoying a breathtaking panorama.
- You can rent a pedal car with a discount on Margaret Island, which is a convenient and fun way to get around the park.
- You get a discount when renting a bike at Budapest Bike Rental – AmiGO Shop or at Bike & Relax Budapest, getting two wheels to take you anywhere in the capital city.
- You can also rent a car with a discount at Avalon Rent a Car(e).
- You get a better price when booking a miniBUD airport transfer.
What extra benefits does the 72h Plus Budapest Card give you?
The 72h Plus Budapest Card has all the benefits listed above. In addition to them, you can get on the Funicular free of charge, and get to Buda Castle while enjoying a mesmerizing panorama. With this card, the miniBUD airport transfer is also free for you, so you can get to your accommodation from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (and then back) easily and without extra costs.
Photo: Krisztián Bódis
If you need more information on transportation in Budapest, check out our Visiting Budapest page!
