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by train
There are suburban trainlines connecting the centre of Budapest to the surrounding suburbs. Most of these towns are of little interest for tourists, but there is a line that goes to the scenic town of Szentendre. This same line is the one that takes you to the Sziget Festival in the summer, the biggest summer festival in Central Europe.
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Buses take you to wherever the trams don’t go within the city, and there are also some buses that connect to the surrounding cities. If you travel outside of Budapest, you have to validate an extra ticket. Buses are the main public transportation available at night, and night bus lines are distinctive because they have triple digit numbers beginning with a ‘9.’ Buses run every 15-60 minutes, and come more frequently in the busier areas of the city. The bus lines and routes change from time to time, so make sure that you have an up-to-date map.
There is also a trolley bus, with 13 lines. These run in north-east and central Pest, and go through some very scenic areas of the city.
All public transport in Budapest is run by the BKV, and the same tickets are used on buses, trolley buses, metro and trams. A single ticket costs 230 Fr, but 300 Fr on board. Every time you transfer you need to validate a new card. If you use the “Budapest Card,” you will get great discounts on public transportation. It comes in 2 and 3 day versions, costing 6450 and 7950 Fr respectively, and gives you free travel on all public transport. In addition, you get discounts at certain museums and restaurants by showing your card.
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by metro
The metro in Budapest has three main lines, called the M1, M2 and M3, each serving different areas of the city. The metro is quick and not too crowded, and is one of the best ways to get around. The M1 is the newest line, coloured yellow, and is also called the Millenium Metro. Hungary was the first country in Continental Europe to have a subway, built around the turn of the 20th century, and many of the stations still have their original ceramic tiles and signs. Be aware that ticket inspectors often patrol the platforms, and are especially likely to check people who look like tourists. You need to have a ticket for each trip (and an additional one if you will transfer), and you need to validate your ticket in the orange machines.
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Trams are another great way of getting around, somewhat slower than the metro, but a good way to see the city. They are especially useful on the Buda side of the river, where there is almost no metro. Tram lines 2, 4, 6 and 19 are some of the best for taking you to the sites and to very scenic areas of the city. The 4 and 6 follow Nagykörút, Pest’s inner ring road, and connects to the metro at many stops.
All public transport in Budapest is run by the BKV, and the same tickets are used on buses, trolley buses, metro and trams. A single ticket costs 230 Fr, but 300 Fr on board. Every time you transfer you need to validate a new card. If you use the “Budapest Card,” you will get great discounts on public transportation. It comes in 2 and 3 day versions, costing 6450 and 7950 Fr respectively, and gives you free travel on all public transport. In addition, you get discounts at certain museums and restaurants by showing your card.
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Taxis
You can hail taxis on the street and find them in taxi ranks in many areas of the city, but it is best to phone for one. Many taxis that you see waiting on the street will overcharge foreigners and can be less trustworthy. This is especially true at the stations. When taking a taxi from a train station, don’t accept rides from any of the drivers waiting around the entrance.
If you don’t speak Hungarian, use one of the taxi companies with an English-speaking switchboard, such as City Taxi. These are generally reasonably priced and reliable. If you call from a public telephone box, some taxi drivers can tell where you are by the number, which means you won’t have to worry about describing your location or mispronouncing the street names.
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by bike
Cycling can be a fun an convenient way to get around downtown Budapest, where there are bikepaths separated from the main road. There are also some bikepaths in the outskirts, but it varies depending on the neighbourhood. The natives of Budapest are great bikers, and you will see many out on the streets even in winter. It is easy to rent a bike throughout the year, and you can do so for a day or multiple days. Some good rental facilities include Budapest Bike, Yellow Zebra Bike and Bikebase.
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