Hungarian Parliament
A vast neo-Gothic building on the bank of the Danube, crowned by a central dome; it is Budapest's best-known landmark.
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Budapest: airports, things to do and where to stay
Budapest, Hungary's capital, spreads along both banks of the Danube: Buda, with its castle and hills, and Pest, with the Parliament, cafés and nightlife. It is famous for its thermal baths and its bridges.
Budapest airports
From the airport to central Budapest
Budapest Ferenc Liszt airport is about 18 km from central Budapest.
Bus 100E
The Airport Express links the airport with central Budapest (Deák Ferenc tér), with few stops. It is the most convenient direct option.
Bus 200E
A city bus linking the airport with Kőbánya-Kispest, where you can change to metro line M3 into the centre. It is the cheapest option.
MÁV, línea 100 / Line 100
Ferihegy station, close to the airport, with trains to Budapest-Nyugati station. You reach it from the terminals by bus.
Taxi
Official taxi service outside arrivals. The ride to central Budapest takes about 30-40 min depending on traffic.
Budapest
Things to do in Budapest
Fisherman's Bastion
A terrace of fairytale white towers on Castle Hill, with some of the best views over the Danube and Pest.
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Széchenyi Baths
One of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes, in a yellow neo-Baroque building in City Park, with outdoor pools.
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Buda Castle
The great palace on Buda Hill overlooking the Danube; today it houses museums and the Hungarian National Gallery.
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Which airport serves Budapest?
Budapest is served by Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD).
How far is the airport from central Budapest?
Budapest Ferenc Liszt airport is about 18 km from central Budapest.
How do I get from the airport to central Budapest?
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt airport you can take Bus 100E (bus), Bus 200E (bus), MÁV, línea 100 / Line 100 (train), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Budapest?
Highlights of Budapest include Hungarian Parliament, Fisherman's Bastion, Széchenyi Baths, and Buda Castle.
Photo credits
- Hungarian Parliament: Pierre Blaché, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fisherman's Bastion: Perituss, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Széchenyi Baths: Slyronit, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Buda Castle: Ivanhoe, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons