How to travel from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest is around 19km (12 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 24min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Kálvin tér M.

  • Duration28min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    HUF 1,235($3)
Operated by

BKK

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ferihegy vasútállomás then take the train to Budapest-Nyugati.

  • Duration32min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    HUF 1,645($4)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Budapest.

  • Duration24min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HUF 9,475($23)
Operated by

Taxi 4

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Drive

Drive to Budapest.

  • Duration24min
  • Distance22km (14 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest

There are several options for getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 1,235 ($3) and will take around 28min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 24min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 9,475 ($23).

The distance between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest is around 19km (12 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 18km (11 miles)

It takes around 28min to get from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest is to take a taxi which takes around 24min and will set you back approx HUF 9,475 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 1,235 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest. We recommend that you take a taxi to Budapest. instead which will take 24min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest. It typically takes around 28min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 15 mins and takes 28min.

BKK run regular bus services between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest. Buses run every 15 mins and take around 28min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Budapest from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is to take a taxi which will take 24min and cost around HUF 9,475 ($23).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest. We recommend that you take the bus to Kálvin tér M. instead which will take 28min.

The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Budapest. The distance is around 22km (14 miles) by road and it will take around 24min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest is to take the bus which takes, on average, 28min and will usually cost around HUF 1,235 ($3).

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Transport options from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
28min
HUF 1,235($3)
every 10 mins19km (12 miles)
Bus and Train
32min
HUF 1,645($4)
every 15 mins23km (14 miles)
Taxi
24min
HUF 9,475($23)
on demand22km (14 miles)
Drive
24min
HUF 1,235($3)
on demand22km (14 miles)

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Airports near Budapest

The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Budapest
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Budapest