Your guide to getting around Budapest during the UEFA Champions League Final.
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The UEFA Champions League Final 2026 will take place in Budapest on Saturday, 30 May. During the final and the related events, public transport is the easiest way to get around the city. Budapest has an extensive public transport network with frequent services across the city.
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- tickets and passes purchase,
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🎟️ Free travel in Budapest for ticket holders between 29 and 31 May
Ticket holders can take advantage of free travel on all public transport services within the administrative boundaries of Budapest between 29 and 31 May. (Except the Zugliget Chairlift and the Buda Castle Funicular.) Please be prepared to present your match ticket to public transport staff upon request. Free travel applies during the operational hours of each service on 29, 30 and 31 May.
Valid tickets are required on all public transport services in Budapest if you travel before 29 May or after 31 May. Tickets must be purchased and validated before travelling. You can find more information about travelling in Budapest and ticket types here.
⚠️ Increased passenger traffic is expected across the city on matchday
Especially around:
- Puskás Aréna, the venue of the final,
- the Champions Festival at Heroes’ Square,
- the Arsenal Fan Meeting Point at Városligeti Nagyrét,
- and the PSG Fan Meeting Point at MTK Sportpark.
⌚Arrive early
Metro stations and surrounding streets may become crowded before kick-off. Recommended arrival: at least 2 hours before the match.
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🚇 Public transport is the fastest option
Heavy traffic and road restrictions are expected in the stadium area.
Recommended lines to Puskás Aréna:
⛔ It is not recommended to travel to the stadium with a taxi or a car on matchday. There will be considerable traffic restrictions in place in the vicinity of the stadium and no private parking will be available.
♿ If you have accessible needs, please check UEFA’s accessibility page ahead of your trip for detailed entry routes and the latest information.
🆓 Free matchday travel in Budapest for ticket holders
Ticket holders can take advantage of free travel on all public transport services within the administrative boundaries of Budapest between 29 and 31 May. (Except the Zugliget Chairlift and the Buda Castle Funicular.) Please be prepared to present your match ticket to public transport staff upon request. Free travel applies during the operational hours of each service on 29, 30 and 31 May.
Valid tickets are required on all public transport services in Budapest if you travel before 29 May or after 31 May. Tickets must be purchased and validated before travelling. You can find more information about travelling in Budapest and ticket types here.
🎟️ Buy public transport tickets before travelling
Don’t have a match ticket for the final? Travelling in Budapest before 29 May or after 31 May? Avoid queues by purchasing your public transport ticket in advance.
Valid tickets are required on all public transport services in Budapest. Tickets must be purchased and validated before travelling. You can find more information about travelling in Budapest and ticket types here.
🧑✈️ Follow on-site guidance
Temporary passenger routing and crowd management measures may be in place around venues.
🌜 Late night services available
Night transport services will help fans travel home or to the airport after the match. Metro services operate until 1 AM. Tram line 6, and the airport shuttle buses (100E and 200E) run 24/7. . If you are travelling from the Fan Meeting Points, Champions Express buses to the Airport operates until 6AM.
🔗 More info
⚽ Budapest 2026 Final information on UEFA.com
⚽ Download the UEFA Champions League app
ℹ️ Live transport service updates
🔗 Visiting Budapest – everything you need to know about getting around Budapest
Real-time journey planning for the most popular routes
🎟️ Public transport tickets
You have several options to get your ticket, pass or travelcard:
- BudapestGO application: plan, buy, travel – all in one app
- You can buy your airport shuttlebus single ticket with your bankcard using the on-board Budapest Pay&GO device or you can get a single ticket with the help of the Budapest Pay&GO device mounted by the entrances to the stations of the M1, M2, M3, M4 metro.
- At any time of the day, around the clock, from BKK ticket vending machines with cash or a bankcard. You can find our points of sales on the map here.
- You can find our Customer Service Centres and Ticket Offices at more points in the city (for example at the airport as well), where maps and other brochures are also available.
Valid tickets are required on all public transport services in Budapest. Tickets must be purchased and validated before travelling. You can find more information about travelling in Budapest and ticket types here.
