Budapest Metro Guide

You are required to have a ticket on you at all times.  Ticket inspectors check metro riders regularly and if they find you without a valid fare, they will fine you 16000HUF ($60) which is reduced in half if you pay on the spot.

1) Fares

Single tickets are 350HUF ($1.25) or 450HUF ($1.50) if you buy them directly from a bus driver.

2) Block of 10

A block of 10 tickets is available for 3000HUF ($10) and is the cheapest way to travel on the metro.

3) Travelcards

A 24 hour Travelcard good for unlimited use in a 24 hour period is available for 1650HUF ($6).  There is also a 72 hour Travelcard available for 4150HUF ($15).

Tickets are available for purchase at any Metro station from the ticket vending machines.  You can also buy tickets from street stands and newsstands.

1) At the station

You'll find all signage, including the self service machines, is in both Hungarian and English and the directional arrows to the different metro lines are all color coded so don't worry about a language barrier.

Validate your ticket or pass when you pass through the gate to the metro and hold on to your ticket until you have exited the metro as ticket inspectors may ask you to show proof of purchase.

2) Find your train

To find your train line just follow the colored directional arrows and signs.  As each line has trains going in two different directions, check the directional map on the wall to make sure you're heading the right way.

3) Exiting the station

Once you've arrived at your final destination, find your desired exit and insert your ticket into the turnstile to leave the station.

Most trips will involve transferring from one line to another.  When you get off at your transfer station, follow the colored directional signage leading you to your next line.  Again, make sure you’re going in the right direction and off you go.