Budapest Airport (BUD), also known as Budapest Liszt Ferenc Airport, is the international airport of Budapest and is located about 16 km southeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Budapest by Express bus, Minibus, Taxi or Private Transfer.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Budapest Airport (BUD) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer comparison from BUD airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Budapest Airport to the City Center (Central square “Deák Ferenc tér”)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | More | |
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Express bus | 40 Min. | 5.50 € | Details |
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Minibus | 45 Min. | 6‑25 € | Details |
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Taxi | 35 Min. | 30 € | Details |
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Private Transfer |
35 Min. | 35 € | Details |
Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
40 minutesCost:
2200 HUF pp (around 5.50 €)Description:
Airport Express bus line ‘100E’ from Budapest Airport (stop “Liszt Ferenc Airport 2” in front of Terminal 2) to the Deák Ferenc tér square, directly in the city center of BudapestBook a minibus ride ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
6-25 € pp (depending on number of passengers)Description:
Minibus (up to 8 passengers) from Budapest Airport (stop in front of the arrivals terminal) to the center of Budapest or directly to the accommodationOfficial local taxis
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
30 €Description:
Taxi from Budapest Airport (in front of the arrival terminal) to the center of Budapest, Deák Ferenc tér or directly to accommodation in the city centerBook a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
35 minutesCost:
35 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Budapest Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Budapest or directly to your accommodationBudapest Travel Tips (AD)
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