Budapest Metro Guide: Lines, Tickets, Tips & History (2026)

📋 Budapest Metro at a Glance

Lines	4 lines (M1 Yellow, M2 Red, M3 Blue, M4 Green)
Operating Hours	4:30 AM – 11:30 PM (varies by line)
Single Ticket	500 HUF (~$1.55 USD)
24-Hour Travelcard	2,750 HUF (~$8.65 USD)
App	BudapestGO (iOS/Android)
Accessibility	M4 fully accessible; M1, M2, M3 limited
Tourist Must-See	M1 stations (UNESCO World Heritage)

The Underground That Put Europe’s Oldest Metros on the Map

Budapest’s metro system isn’t just a way to get around. It’s a time machine, an architectural showcase, and occasionally a humid sauna during August rush hour. The city runs four metro lines that carry over 1.2 million passengers daily, and understanding how they work will save you time, money, and that uniquely Hungarian experience of being screamed at by a ticket inspector.

The metro opened in 1896, making Line M1 the first underground railway in continental Europe (London beat us to it, but they don’t count, they’re on an island). Today the network spans roughly 40 kilometers with 52 stations, connecting you to everything from Heroes’ Square to the Great Market Hall. Whether you’re heading to soak in Széchenyi Thermal Bath or exploring the legendary ruin bars, the metro is your most reliable companion.

M1: The Millennium Underground (Yellow Line), UNESCO’s Favorite Subway

The M1 isn’t just a metro line. It’s a living museum that happens to transport you places. Running beneath Andrássy Avenue, this 4.4-kilometer stretch was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. Built for Hungary’s millennial celebrations in 1896, it was designed to showcase national pride and connect the city center to City Park (Városliget), where the grand celebrations would take place.

The line runs from Vörösmarty tér (the heart of downtown, steps from Váci Street) to Mexikói út, with 11 stations in between. The original stations keep their belle époque charm: ornate ironwork, ceramic tiles, and that unmistakable fin-de-siècle elegance that makes you feel like you’ve accidentally wandered into a period drama.

💡 Pro Tip

The M1 trains are TINY by modern standards. They’re replicas of the 1896 cars, lovingly maintained but absolutely not designed for 21st-century backpacks. If you’re carrying luggage, you’ll get intimately acquainted with every other passenger’s personal space.

The M1 uses narrow-gauge trains that feel almost toy-like compared to modern metros, and the platforms sit barely below street level. Some stations have only 20 steps down. This “cut-and-cover” construction method was pioneering for its time, though it does mean the line rumbles along right beneath the shops and cafés of Andrássy Avenue. Locals sometimes joke that you can hear the ghosts of Habsburg aristocrats complaining about the noise.

Key M1 Stations for Tourists:
The Opera station drops you right at the Hungarian State Opera House, one of the most gorgeous Neo-Renaissance buildings in Europe. Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) delivers you to the iconic monument, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the entrance to City Park. Széchenyi fürdő is your stop for the famous thermal bath, the Budapest Zoo, and Vajdahunyad Castle. And Vörösmarty tér puts you in the middle of the tourist action, with the famous Gerbeaud café, the pedestrian shopping street, and the starting point for most Danube river cruises.

Historical Tidbit: Emperor Franz Joseph I personally inaugurated the line in 1896. The story goes that he was so impressed by the underground railway that he allegedly called it the only Hungarian invention that truly worked. (Hungarians have been quietly seething about this for 130 years.)

M2: The Red Spine Crossing the Danube

The M2 is the workhorse of the Budapest metro, the line that actually crosses the Danube, connecting Buda to Pest in roughly four minutes of underwater travel. Opened in 1970 during the communist era, this 10.3-kilometer line runs from Déli pályaudvar (South Railway Station) in Buda to Örs vezér tere in Pest, with 11 stations along the way.

If the M1 is a charming antique, the M2 is Soviet brutalism meets functional transportation. The stations wear that distinctive Eastern Bloc aesthetic: lots of marble, aluminum, and that particular shade of institutional beige that screams “designed by committee in 1968.” But don’t let the looks fool you. This line is the critical east-west artery of the city.

The M2 runs DEEP. Some stations sit 30-40 meters below ground, requiring lengthy escalator rides that give you time to contemplate life choices, practice Hungarian vocabulary, or just zone out while the endless steps carry you into the earth’s crust. Batthyány tér station, in particular, feels like descending into a Bond villain’s lair.

Key M2 Stations for Tourists:
Deák Ferenc tér is the only station where all three original metro lines intersect. It’s Budapest’s Grand Central, and you’ll pass through here constantly. Batthyány tér on the Buda side offers stunning views of Parliament across the river and connects to the HÉV suburban railway to Szentendre. Keleti pályaudvar (Eastern Railway Station) is where most international trains arrive, including services from Vienna, Prague, and other European capitals. And Astoria places you near the National Museum and the beginning of the historic Jewish Quarter.

New Year’s Eve Note: On December 31st the M2 runs on to Pillangó utca, one stop past this list, for the trotting meeting and fireworks at Kincsem Park.

⚠️ Important Note

The M2’s deep stations mean long escalator rides. If you’re in a hurry, start your journey 5-10 minutes earlier than you think necessary. Also, standing on the left and blocking people who want to walk up is a social faux pas that earns you silent Hungarian disapproval, which is somehow more withering than actual confrontation.

Communist Era Easter Egg: Several M2 stations were designed with “dual-use” purposes during the Cold War. They could theoretically serve as bomb shelters, complete with blast doors and air filtration systems. Moszkva tér (now renamed Széll Kálmán tér after independence, because Hungarians weren’t keen on commemorating Moscow) has particularly impressive brutalist architecture that’s worth pausing to appreciate.

M3: The Blue Line’s Billion-Forint Makeover

The M3 is Budapest’s longest metro line at 17.3 kilometers, running north-south from Újpest-Központ to Kőbánya-Kispest with 20 stations. The first section opened in 1976, and the line was extended through the 1990s. And until recently, it was also the line most likely to make you question whether Hungarian infrastructure had seen any investment since the fall of communism.

But here’s the plot twist: the M3 went through a massive, multi-year renovation that wrapped up in 2023, and the results are genuinely impressive. The Soviet-era stations got new tile work, better lighting, improved accessibility, and air conditioning (a previously unimaginable luxury in Budapest’s underground). The rattling Soviet-made trains have been replaced with sleek Alstom Metropolis carriages featuring climate control, digital displays, and that new-train smell.

Key M3 Stations for Tourists:
Ferenciek tere drops you at the Danube riverbank near the Elizabeth Bridge and the Inner City Parish Church, the oldest church in Pest. Kálvin tér connects to the M4 and sits within walking distance of the Great Market Hall and the National Museum. Nyugati pályaudvar serves the stunning Western Railway Station, an Eiffel-designed masterpiece worth visiting even if you’re not catching a train. And Corvin-negyed anchors a shopping and entertainment district, with a station that now shows off some genuinely interesting architectural touches.

The renovation wasn’t without controversy. The years of construction meant partial closures, replacement buses (the dreaded pótlóbusz), and the kind of prolonged inconvenience that breeds resentment. But the finished product is world-class, and locals have grudgingly admitted it was probably worth it. Probably.

💡 Pro Tip

The M3 now has air conditioning in both trains and stations, a life-changing upgrade for summer travel. If you visited Budapest before and remember sweating through your clothes waiting for the metro in August, the new M3 will feel like a spa experience by comparison.

M4: The Green Line, Budapest’s 21st-Century Showpiece

Opened in 2014 after decades of planning and false starts, the M4 is everything the older lines aren’t: fully accessible, architecturally bold, and equipped with platform screen doors (those glass barriers that stop people from falling onto the tracks). This 7.4-kilometer line runs from Keleti pályaudvar to Kelenföld vasútállomás with just 10 stations, but what it lacks in length, it makes up for in design.

Each M4 station was designed by a different architectural firm, creating an underground gallery of contemporary Hungarian design. Fővám tér features a massive underground atrium with natural light filtering through. Szent Gellért tér has geometric tile patterns that reference the adjacent thermal baths. Bikás park includes living green walls and natural ventilation. These aren’t just transit stops, they’re destinations in themselves.

The M4 trains are fully automated, though there’s always a driver on board for emergencies. The platform screen doors sync with the train doors, creating a sealed system that’s cleaner, safer, and more climate-controlled than any other Budapest metro experience.

Key M4 Stations for Tourists:
Fővám tér is your stop for the Central Market Hall. Exit and you’re practically inside. Szent Gellért tér would be your stop for the iconic Gellért Thermal Bath, except that bath is currently closed for a long renovation. Kálvin tér offers connections to M3 and easy access to the Museum Quarter. And Keleti pályaudvar connects to M2 and the main international railway station.

🎫 Budapest Card Tip

The Budapest Card includes unlimited public transport, including all metro lines. If you’re planning multiple museum visits and metro rides, the 72-hour card pays for itself quickly.

Accessibility Champion: The M4 is the only Budapest metro line that’s fully accessible for wheelchair users and travelers with mobility challenges. Every station has elevators, tactile paths, and audio announcements. The older lines have some accessibility features, but they’re inconsistent. M4 is the gold standard.

BKK Tickets, Passes, and the Art of Not Getting Fined 12,000 HUF

Let’s talk money, because the Budapest public transport ticketing system is both simpler than it looks and more punitive than you’d expect. All metros, buses, trams, and trolleybuses are operated by BKK (Budapesti Közlekedési Központ), and they all use the same tickets.

💰 BKK Ticket Prices (2026)

• Single ticket: 500 HUF (~$1.55 USD), one journey, valid 80 minutes
• Single bought from the driver: 700 HUF (~$2.20 USD)
• Block of 10 tickets: 4,500 HUF (~$14 USD), 10% cheaper than singles
• 30-minute ticket: 600 HUF (~$1.90 USD), unlimited transfers within 30 minutes
• 90-minute ticket: 850 HUF (~$2.70 USD), unlimited transfers within 90 minutes (the old transfer ticket)
• 24-hour travelcard: 2,750 HUF (~$8.65 USD)
• 72-hour travelcard: 5,750 HUF (~$18 USD)
• 7-day travelcard: 6,500 HUF (~$20 USD)

Prices checked against BKK in July 2026. Children under 6 travel free.

The Validation Rule That Will Cost You: Single tickets MUST be validated before you enter the metro system. Not on the train. Not at your destination. BEFORE you pass through the turnstiles or step onto the escalators. The little orange validation machines stamp your ticket with a date and time, making it valid for 80 minutes (you can only use the metro for a single continuous journey, no exiting and re-entering).

If you’re caught without a valid ticket, or with an unvalidated one, which counts as the same thing, you’ll face a 12,000 HUF (~$38 USD) penalty if you pay on the spot or within two working days. Let it slide and it climbs to 25,000 HUF within 30 days, then 50,000 HUF after that. The inspectors (usually in plain clothes, often in pairs) are polite but absolutely inflexible. “I didn’t know” and “I’m a tourist” are not accepted excuses. They’ve heard them all, in multiple languages.

Travelcards = Less Stress: If you’re doing any serious exploring, grab a 24-hour or 72-hour travelcard. These don’t need validation, just keep them on you. They activate from first use, not from purchase, so you can buy one in advance and start using it when your sightseeing begins.

The BudapestGO App: Your Digital Ticket to Metro Mastery

Remember when I said the ticketing system was simpler than it looks? The BudapestGO app is the reason. This official BKK app handles route planning, real-time departures, and, crucially, mobile ticket purchase and validation. Download it before you arrive.

The app lets you buy single tickets, travelcards, and passes directly on your phone. When you buy a single ticket through the app, you “validate” it digitally by pressing a button that starts an 80-minute countdown. Show the animated QR code to inspectors if asked (they often just glance at your screen to see the validation animation). For travelcards, you simply purchase and the app tracks your validity window.

App Features Worth Knowing:
The route planner accounts for real-time delays and construction (a constant in Budapest). You can search by destination name, address, or even landmark. The departure board shows when the next metro, tram, or bus arrives at nearby stops. Push notifications flag service disruptions. And you can save favorite routes for quick access.

💡 Pro Tip

The BudapestGO app works offline for route planning (it downloads the schedule), but you need internet to purchase or validate tickets. Make sure you validate BEFORE you lose signal underground. The metro stations don’t have reliable wifi, and mobile data can be spotty in the deeper stations.

One quirk: the app uses a hybrid payment system. You can link your credit card for instant purchases, or pre-load “BKK credit” that works like a digital wallet. The credit option sometimes has minor discounts and is faster for repeat purchases, but a linked card works fine for tourists.

Transfer Tips: Navigating the Metro Like a Local

Understanding how the four lines connect is crucial for efficient navigation. Here’s your transfer cheat sheet:

Deák Ferenc tér: The only station where M1, M2, and M3 all meet. This is Budapest’s main transfer hub, and it gets appropriately crowded during rush hours (7-9 AM and 4-7 PM). The station sprawls across multiple levels, so follow the color-coded signs carefully.

Keleti pályaudvar: M2 and M4 connect here at the main eastern railway station. Useful if you’re arriving from Vienna or Prague and need to get to the City Park area (transfer to M1 at Deák).

Kálvin tér: M3 and M4 intersect here. Great for reaching the Central Market Hall (M4) from destinations along the M3 corridor.

Getting from the Airport: Budapest Airport is NOT connected to the metro system, so don’t fall for the maps that make it look connected. Ride the 100E Airport Express straight to Deák Ferenc tér (2,500 HUF; travelcard and pass holders pay a 1,000 HUF add-on instead), or take bus 200E to Kőbánya-Kispest M3 station and transfer there. Check our complete airport transfer guide for all your options.

Late Night: The metro stops running around 11:30 PM (exact times vary by line and day). After that, night buses take over major routes. Look for lines starting with “9” (like 907, 908). The BudapestGO app shows night service options.

Seven Tourist Mistakes I Watch People Make Every Day

After years of watching confused tourists fumble through the metro, I’ve compiled the greatest hits of What Not To Do:

Mistake #1: Not Validating the Ticket. I already hammered this home, but it bears repeating. Those little orange machines aren’t decorative. Use them. Every time. For every journey. The sound of the stamp is the sound of not paying 12,000 HUF in fines.

Mistake #2: Standing on the Left Side of Escalators. Hungarians are not aggressive people. But stand on the left side of an escalator, blocking people trying to walk up or down, and you’ll experience the closest thing to road rage the metro offers. Stand right, walk left. This is non-negotiable.

Mistake #3: Assuming the Metro Goes to the Castle. Buda Castle is NOT on any metro line. The funicular (sikló), bus 16 from Deák, or just walking up are your options. I’ve seen tourists circle Deák Ferenc tér for 20 minutes looking for the “Castle line.” It doesn’t exist. For complete Castle District logistics, check our Castle District guide.

Mistake #4: Buying Tickets from Sketchy Individuals. Official BKK tickets are sold at purple machines in stations, at news kiosks, or through the BudapestGO app. If someone approaches you offering “cheap tickets” or “special passes,” walk away. These are usually stolen, expired, or entirely fake.

Mistake #5: Ignoring Rush Hour Realities. Taking the M3 at 8:15 AM with two large suitcases? You’re going to have a bad time. The metro is PACKED during morning and evening rush hours, especially at central stations. If you’re traveling with luggage, aim for mid-morning or early afternoon.

Mistake #6: Assuming Stations Have Bathrooms. Most metro stations do NOT have public toilets. Plan accordingly. The notable exceptions are some of the M4 stations, which were designed in the 21st century by people who apparently remembered that humans have biological needs.

Mistake #7: Missing the Last Train and Expecting Alternatives. When the metro closes, your options narrow significantly. Taxis and rideshares work, but they’re pricier than transit. Night buses exist but run less frequently. Check the BudapestGO app for your last train time and give yourself a buffer.

Accessibility: The No-Gloss Assessment

If you’re traveling with mobility challenges, pregnancy, small children in strollers, or heavy luggage, here’s the unvarnished truth about each line:

M1 (Yellow): The oldest line is also the least accessible. Most stations have stairs only, no elevators, and the steep, narrow stairs aren’t easy to navigate with anything bulky. The trains themselves have small doorways and steps to board. Realistically, M1 is challenging for wheelchair users and anyone who can’t manage stairs.

M2 (Red): Some stations have elevators, but many don’t. The escalators are generally working (a small miracle), but they’re long and can be intimidating. Batthyány tér, Deák, and Keleti have accessibility features; others are stairs-only. Check the BKK website for current station status before relying on elevator access.

M3 (Blue): The renovation improved things significantly. Many stations now have elevators, and the new trains offer step-free boarding. However, not all stations are fully accessible yet, and the elevators can be temperamental (read: sometimes out of order). Still, M3 is much better than it was.

M4 (Green): The gold standard. Every station has working elevators, tactile paths, audio announcements, and level boarding. If you need guaranteed accessibility, M4 is your line. The stations were designed from scratch with universal access in mind, and it shows.

♿ Accessibility Resources

• BKK Accessibility Map: bkk.hu/en/accessibility
• Elevator Status: Check BudapestGO app for real-time status
• Wheelchair Assistance: Call +36 1 3 255 255 for travel planning help

For a comprehensive accessible travel guide, see our Budapest on Wheels article.

The Most Photogenic Stations (Because We Know You’re Going to Take Pictures)

If you’re going to ride the metro anyway, you might as well visit the stations that double as photo ops:

Széchenyi fürdő (M1): The iconic yellow-tiled station right next to the thermal baths. The vintage trains pulling in make for perfect shots, especially if you can catch one without tourists blocking the frame (arrive early morning).

Opera (M1): The ceramic tile work and ornate ironwork date to 1896. The platform chandeliers are original. It’s like stepping into a Habsburg-era time capsule, but one that smells faintly of commuter.

Nyugati pályaudvar (M3): The renovated station has some striking geometric elements, and you can connect your photos to the stunning Eiffel-designed railway station above ground.

Fővám tér (M4): The modern atrium design with natural light makes for stunning architectural photography. The geometric patterns work beautifully for minimalist shots.

Szent Gellért tér (M4): The tile patterns reference traditional Hungarian thermal bath design. Even if you can’t visit Gellért Bath itself (closed for renovation), you can photograph the homage underground.

Any M1 Station: Seriously, they’re all photogenic. The entire line is a museum. Vörösmarty tér has beautiful ceramic pieces; Oktogon has that perfect Central European transit aesthetic; Bajza utca feels frozen in 1896.

Planning Your Metro-Based Budapest Itinerary

For first-time visitors, the metro connects most major attractions with surgical precision. Here’s how a day might flow:

Morning: Start at Széchenyi fürdő (M1) for an early thermal bath session before the crowds arrive. The baths open at 6 AM, and early morning is genuinely magical.

Mid-Morning: M1 south to Opera to tour the Hungarian State Opera House, then walk along Andrássy Avenue toward Deák.

Lunch: From Deák, take M3 south to Kálvin tér, then walk to the Great Market Hall for lángos and local food.

Afternoon: M4 from Fővám tér to Keleti, then M2 to Astoria. Walk into the Jewish Quarter for House of Terror (Vörösmarty utca on M1) or ruin bar exploration.

Evening: Back to Deák (all lines connect), then M1 to Hősök tere for sunset at Heroes’ Square. The museum wings glow golden in late afternoon light.

For a complete multi-day plan, check our 3 Days in Budapest Itinerary.

Metro History for Nerds (And Anyone Who Likes a Good Story)

The Budapest Metro has survived two world wars, a revolution, communism, and the transition to democracy. Here’s the condensed history:

1896: Line M1 opens as the second metro system in the world (after London) and the first on the European continent. It was built in just 20 months, an engineering feat that would be impossible today given Budapest’s bureaucratic tendencies.

1919-1945: The metro survived World War I, the brief Hungarian Soviet Republic, the interwar period, and World War II. During WWII, stations served as bomb shelters. The line took significant damage but was quickly repaired.

1950s-1970s: Communist Hungary decided that a socialist capital needed a proper metro system. The M2 opened in 1970 (originally called the “East-West Line”), followed by M3 in 1976 (the “North-South Line”). Both were designed with Soviet assistance and reflect the aesthetic priorities of the era.

1989-2014: After the fall of communism, metro expansion stalled for years. M4 was planned, debated, cancelled, revived, and finally opened in 2014, decades behind schedule but genuinely impressive when it arrived.

2015-Present: The M3 renovation modernized the oldest Soviet-era line. Future expansion plans exist on paper, but Hungarians have learned not to hold their breath for metro construction timelines.

Your Burning Questions, Answered

Is the Budapest metro safe at night?

Yes, the metro is generally safe at all operating hours. The stations are monitored by CCTV, and while they’re not as bustling at 11 PM as at 5 PM, there’s usually enough foot traffic that you won’t feel isolated. The main caution is pickpockets during crowded periods, not violent crime. After the metro closes around 11:30 PM, night buses take over major routes.

Can I use a single ticket for multiple metro lines?

Yes, but with conditions. A single ticket (500 HUF) is valid for one continuous journey on the metro, including transfers between lines, as long as you don’t exit through the turnstiles. Once you leave the metro system, your ticket is done. If you need to travel by metro, then bus, then metro again, you’d want a 90-minute ticket (850 HUF) or a travelcard.

Why does the M1 use such tiny trains?

The M1 trains are replicas of the original 1896 carriages, sized for the tunnel dimensions of that era. The line was built using “cut-and-cover” construction just below street level, which limited the tunnel size. Modern expansion would mean tearing up Andrássy Avenue (a UNESCO site), so we’re stuck with the charming but compact vintage trains.

Do I need to keep my ticket after validation?

YES. Always keep your validated ticket until you’ve completely exited the metro system. Inspectors can (and do) check at any point, including at exit gates. For travelcards, keep them accessible throughout their validity period. You might be asked to show proof of validity anywhere in the system.

What happens if I lose my metro pass?

If you bought it through the BudapestGO app, you can show your purchase history on your phone. If you bought a physical pass and lost it, you’ll need to buy a new one. There’s no replacement system for anonymous travelcards. This is a good argument for using the app.

Are there toilets in metro stations?

Most stations don’t have public toilets. Some M4 stations do, and Deák Ferenc tér has facilities (sometimes requiring small change). Your best bet is to use facilities at nearby cafés or attractions before descending underground.

Can I bring my bicycle on the metro?

Yes, with restrictions. Bicycles are allowed in designated areas of metro cars (look for the bike symbol) outside of rush hours. During peak times (roughly 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM on weekdays), bikes are prohibited. Folding bikes are allowed anytime if folded.

📍 Budapest Metro – Essential Info

• Operator: BKK (Budapesti Közlekedési Központ)
• Lines: M1 (Yellow), M2 (Red), M3 (Blue), M4 (Green)
• Operating Hours: Approximately 4:30 AM – 11:30 PM daily
• Single Ticket: 500 HUF (~$1.55 USD)
• 24-Hour Travelcard: 2,750 HUF (~$8.65 USD)
• 72-Hour Travelcard: 5,750 HUF (~$18 USD)
• App: BudapestGO (iOS/Android)
• Website: bkk.hu/en
• Customer Service: +36 1 3 255 255
• Penalty for No Ticket: 12,000 HUF (~$38 USD) on the spot

Pro tip: Grab a 24-hour or 72-hour travelcard if you’re taking more than five or six rides. The math works out in your favor, and you eliminate the stress of validation entirely.

The Bottom Line: Love It or Tolerate It, You’ll Use It

Budapest’s metro isn’t the newest, shiniest system in Europe. It doesn’t have the Vienna U-Bahn’s clockwork precision or the London Tube’s endless reach. But it has something those systems lack: genuine character. The M1 is a rolling museum. The M2 is Soviet brutalism with a sense of purpose. The M3 is proof that renewal is possible. And the M4 shows what happens when a city finally invests in 21st-century infrastructure.

Whether you’re chasing thermal baths, ruin bars, thermal baths after ruin bars, or just trying to see as much as possible in a few days, the metro is your most reliable tool for navigating this sprawling, beautiful mess of a city. Learn the lines, download the app, validate your tickets, and stand on the right side of the escalator.

The rest will fall into place. It usually does in Budapest.

The author (Zoli) has logged approximately 4,000 metro journeys in Budapest and has been fined exactly twice (both deserved).

FAQ

Do I need exact change for metro tickets?
No. Ticket machines accept cards and give change. You can also buy tickets via the BudapestGO app with any payment method.

Can I use the same ticket on buses and trams?
Yes. A single 500 HUF ticket works on all BKK transport (metro, bus, tram, trolleybus, and suburban railway within city limits). Validate once per journey.

What happens if I get caught without a valid ticket?
The penalty is 12,000 HUF if paid on the spot or within two working days, 25,000 HUF within 30 days, and 50,000 HUF after that. Inspectors are common and show no mercy to tourists.

Is the Budapest metro safe at night?
Yes, generally very safe. Trains run until around 11:30 PM. After that, night buses (numbered 900+) cover the metro routes.

Which metro line goes to the airport?
None directly. Ride the 100E Airport Express from Deák Ferenc tér (2,500 HUF), or take M3 to Kőbánya-Kispest and transfer to bus 200E. Or just grab a Bolt/taxi.

Are there toilets in metro stations?
Some major stations have paid toilets (200-300 HUF). Deák Ferenc tér and Keleti have them. Most don’t.

Can I bring my bike on the metro?
Only on M4 (all cars) and designated cars on M2/M3. Never on M1. Weekdays 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM are restricted.

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Prices checked against BKK: July 2026.