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An efficient rail and road transport network connects the three large areas that characterise the city, namely Buda, Obuda and Pest. Thanks to it, anyone can move around Budapest without any problems.
GETTING AROUND BUDAPEST BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
BUDAPEST METRO
Budapest boasts the presence of the oldest metro in the world, after London. Its M1 line, inaugurated way back in 1896, has been declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. The network is now organised into four lines, each distinguished by a number and a colour: M1 yellow, M2 red, M3 blue and M4 green. To these must be added another 5 suburban railway lines, which connect the outskirts.
The M4 line, the last in chronological order to be inaugurated (in 2014), is also an absolute example from a technological point of view; completely automated, it moves without even a driver on board! On the M3 line, however, we point out that the old Soviet trains are present and functioning on the route. The Metro operates every day from 04:00 to 23:15 with a frequency of runs that, during rush hour, reaches 3 minutes. It is, without a doubt, the best method for getting around and moving around Budapest.
GETTING AROUND BUDAPEST BY BOAT
One of the best alternatives to (expensive) river trips are the BKK line boats. An excellent public transport service that allows you to sail along the waters of the Danube. An alternative, and quite suggestive, way to admire this splendid city, from another perspective.
Currently, the D14 line is in operation, connecting the Csepel-Királyerdő and Soroksár, Molnár-sziget piers of Districts 21 and 23. The bus runs every day, including Sundays and holidays, from 07:00 to 20:00 approximately with trips every 30 minutes.
BUSES AND TRAMS
Buses and trams are interconnected with the metro system. The rubber line is extremely efficient, excellent for getting around Budapest. There are buses that run regular service from 4 am to 11 pm, numbered up to 199; then there are the Express lines, indicated by the letter “E” after the number: these are vehicles that do not stop at all the stops; those with the letter A are vehicles that run a shorter route than normal.
Photo ©, Albert Lugosi
Buses that run night service (numbered over 900), often follow a route adjacent to that of the subway, and operate from midnight to 4 am. Finally, there are buses with numbers between 300 and 899: these are the suburban ones managed by Volán.
Trams are one of the most fascinating and evocative public transport for getting around the capital. More info from this link.
FUNICULAR
Budavári Sikló, or the Buda Castle Funicular, is one of the oldest means of transport in the city. Since 1989 it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here you can find all the practical information, timetables and tickets.
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