By plane
Hungary’s international airport is easy to reach from any point on the globe. Budapest Ferihegy airport has two terminals roughly 28 kilometers from the city – Hungarian Airlines MALÉV flights use Ferihegy Terminal 2A, with all other airlines flying into and departing from Terminal 2B. The two terminals together can handle 5.5 million passengers a year. Terminal 1 is dedicated exclusively to freight transport. The Air Traffic and Airport Authority (LRI) operates Airport Minibuses, a kind of collective taxi at a reasonable price, which travel between any requested destination in town and the terminals. On arrival, you should go to the Airport Minibus Counter, and you can already book your return trip over the phone.
By train
Budapest has three large international railway stations: Eastern (Keleti), Western (Nyugati) and Southern (Déli).The following international rail passes are valid in Hungary: INTER RAIL, BIJ, EURO DOMINO, RES, CITY-STAR. Passengers from non-European countries may use EURAILPASS, EURAIL FLEXI PASS and EURAIL TICKET. Taking an Intercity train is the fastest way to get to major rural towns from Budapest.
You can find more information (timetable, fares, etc.) at the homepage of the Hungarian State Railways Co. Ltd.
By car, motorcycle
In terms of documents, you only need a valid driving licence, registration document and a country sticker to enter Hungary. Just before reaching Budapest, at Budaörs on the joint section of M1 and M7 motorways, you will find the information bureau of the Tourism Office of Budapest. International traffic rules generally apply in Hungary. Drink driving is strictly prohibited i.e. the alcohol level in your blood may not exceed 0.0 per thousand.
The use of dipped headlights is compulsory for motorcyclists at all times, while for passenger cars only outside built-up areas. The use of seat belts is compulsory for front seat passengers at all times, and they must also be used in the back seats outside built-up areas. Motorcyclists must wear crash helmets.
By coach
Volánbusz Rt., being a member of Eurolines, operates scheduled services to 15 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, the Ukraine, Yugoslavia.
By boat
There is a scheduled hydrofoil service on the Danube, calling at Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest between early April and early November. Voyage time: from Vienna to Budapest 5 hours, from Budapest to Vienna 6 hours. After the voyage, which takes you through scenic areas, you arrive in the heart of the town. Information in Budapest: Mahart Passnave Ltd.
