Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Deák Ferenc tér (central Budapest), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

100E Airport Express usually runs every 6-15 (30-40 at night) minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

BUDHungaryTPL: city-transfer-guide

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

Budapest, Hungary

Drop-off

Deák Ferenc tér (central Budapest)

Pin before customs

Fastest

100E Airport Express

bus · 6-15 (30-40 at night)m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: 100E Airport Express
Headway: 6-15 (30-40 at night)
Backup: 200E + Metro M3 (Blue line) · 7-10 (bus) + 3-5 (metro, typical daytime)m

Note

Direct BKK airport express bus between Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2) and Deák Ferenc tér via Kálvin tér and Astoria, operating 24/7 with a typical journey time of about 40 minutes. Requires a special Airport shuttlebus single ticket (not valid with regular passes).

Arrivals decoded

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Főtaxi (official airport taxi)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Official taxi partner at Budapest Airport with booths outside Terminal 2A/2B; cars are metered yellow city taxis. Typical travel time to the Deák Ferenc tér area is about 25–35 minutes depending on traffic, with regulated citywide fares applied.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: 100E Airport Express
Mode: bus
Freq: 6-15 (30-40 at night)m
Note: Direct BKK airport express bus between Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2) and Deák Ferenc tér via Kálvin tér and Astoria, operating 24/7 with a typical journey time of about 40 minutes. Requires a special Airport shuttlebus single ticket (not valid with regular passes).

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Deák Ferenc tér (central Budapest), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: 100E Airport Express usually runs every 6-15 (30-40 at night) minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.