Travel by Bus in Budapest
City Bus
Over 200 bus routes throughout the city provide a fast, frequent way to get around. Offering an all-night service that operate on the major thoroughfares in the city (night bus timetables are posted at stops and in most metro stations). There is an express service on some routes, and such express buses with red numbering travel the same route as the normal ones (numbered in black), but cut out the minor stops. The super express buses travel without stopping between and may be recognized by red numbering followed by a red letter E.
Tickets are available at newsstands, some tobacco shops, ticket offices and vending machines. Do note, if you buy the Budapest Card it provides unlimited 2 or 3 day travel on the entire public transport network.
If no one is waiting at the stop and no one has signaled an intention to alight, the bus will pass by the stop. On the bus you have to validate your ticket by using the punching machines as you board. Don't forget to push a button next to the door if you want to get off.
Bus schedule
Night Bus schedule
Bus from the Airport
The Airport Minibus, which leaves every 15-30 minutes from the airport, will take you to any destination within Budapest. Seat reservation is not necessary, but you can reserve a seat in advance by phone (+36-1) 296 8555 (Info-Desk at Terminal 2).
Budapest Airport Minibus Website
There is also bus no. 93, which is cheaper. When exiting the airport, turn to the right from Terminal A, or left from Terminal B, to find the bus stop that says BKV Plusz Reptér busz. The bus stops at the airport every 30 minutes, from 4:55 am to 11:20 pm, and goes to Kobánya-Kispest metro station (blue line).
Useful Link
Ticket Offices listing from BKV
