How to get to Budapest:
BY AIR:
Hungary lies at the crossroads of the main tourist traffic flows in Europe. About 25 airline companies operate regular flights to and from Budapest Ferihegy International Airport, which has 3 different passenger terminals: Ferihegy 1, which tends to serve the many low-cost airlines and Ferihegy 2 for national airlines. The airport is located to the south-east from the centre in about 25 km distance. From the airport the inner city can be reached in approx. half an hour.
All participants arriving at Ferihegy International Airport are advised to take the airport shuttle minibus to the hotel; this is the least expensive and most reliable service. The Airport Shuttle Minibus (LRI) shuttle service runs every 10-20 minutes for approx. 5-6 persons. Fare: EURO 10 / one-way / person. http://www.bud.hu/english/transport/airport_shuttle
Metropolitan bus No. 200 (blue) also leaves from the terminal building for Kõbánya-Kispest station, where you may take metro line No. 3 (blue line) to the centre of the city. http://www.bkv.hu/english/busz/200vissza.html
Taxis are also available. ’Zona taxi’ offers service for fixed fares from the airport to the inner city. Fare: EURO 15-20 depending the zone you would like to get.
Useful links: http://www.bud.hu/english/transport/taxi
BY TRAIN:
Railway connections from all European countries are excellent, while there are also bus and boat connections with countries in the vicinity of Hungary. There are 3 major international railway stations in Budapest (Deli pu., Keleti pu. and Nyugati pu.), located in the city centre. http://www.elvira.hu/
BY AUTOMOBILE:
Budapest can be reached by car on motorways M1, M3, M5 and M7. A pre-purchased ticket is required. More information can be found here www.motorway.hu
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Getting Around Budapest:
The nearest metro station ‘Bajza utca’ of line No.1 (yellow line) is located at few minutes walking distance from the venue. Public transport in the city is well-organized. Trams, buses and metro trains operate without conductors. Tickets must be purchased in advance at tobacco shops or metro stations. Weekly passes allowing free travel on all means of transportation within the city limits can be bought at each metro station. For more information visit http://www.bkv.hu/english/home/
More information on Budapest transportation
Budapest map showing airport and hotel
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