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The name of Budapest’s international airport is Ferihegy, and it is the largest airport in Hungary. There are two terminals, and terminal 2 is always used by the Hungarian national airline, Malév. Terminal 1 is typically used by budget airlines, of which there are many flying to and from Budapest. There are direct flights to Budapest from all major European cities, as well as some overseas locations. The airport is situated about 16 km (10 miles) from the centre of Budapest. Flight information is available at the Ferihegy website: www.bud.hu/english/flights, and the airport’s information number is +36 1 296 9696. You can get to the city centre from the airport by bus, train or taxi.
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Budapest is wonderfully accessible by train, due to its location in central Europe. There are trains daily to and from all the surrounding countries and all Slavic countries, as well as Poland, Germany, Greece and Italy. Budapest is also well connected to the other cities in Hungary, with frequent trains to the bigger cities, and connections to small towns as well. The main train stations in Budapest are Keleti pályaudvar (Eastern Railway Station,) Déli pályaudvar (Southern Railway Station,) and Nyugati pályaudvar (Western Railway Station). These names do not correspond to their location in the city, however. All trains in Hungary are operated by the Hungarian State Railways or MÁV. There are both regular trains and intercity trains, which are much faster and cleaner, but also more expensive. You can check prices and timetables for the MÁV at www.elvira.hu/elvira.dll?language=2. It is always best to reserve international tickets to and from Hungary in advance, though it is not possible to do so online. If you are an EU citizen under 26, you get a 33% discount on all trains within Hungary during the weekend, and EU citizens over the age of 65 can travel 2nd class for free on all Hungarian trains.
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The traffic is typically very heavy in Budapest, and there are often long traffic jams in the morning and afternoon. As a tourist, it is generally far better to use public transport. If you do decide to drive around the city, however, plan your journey out in advance. This way you can avoid some of the tough situations such as one-way streets, forbidden left turns and some of the heaviest traffic areas. There are a number of car rental facilities throughout the city, including some conveniently located at the airport.
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There are good direct bus connections to Budapest from all the surrounding countries as well as Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland. There are fewer buses running now that airline tickets can be very cheap, and sometimes there may only be two buses a week. The prices by bus are a bit lower than train fares, but higher than most budget airlines. If your city doesn’t have budget flights to Budapest, however, going by bus can be a good option. All international buses to Hungary are operated by the Eurolines company, and you can check their website for information about fares and timetables. You can buy your ticket on the bus if there is no ticket desk where you catch it, but it is usually cheaper to buy it in advance. The main bus stations in Budapest are Népliget, Stadion, Árpád, and Etele tér, and are well connected to the rest of the city.
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You can get to Budapest on the Danube from Vienna and Bratislava by taking a hydrofoil. It is operated by the Mahart company and only runs during the warmer monthes, from early April to early November.
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