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Getting from Budapest airport to the city center
Fastest options: Airport shuttle bus 100E. Best value: Public bus 200E with metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-45 min | Ft 2,200; single ticket; HUF 2,200 (~USD 6) | every 10–20 min (traffic dependent) | direct to city center | |
45-60 min | transfer ticket; HUF 450–530 (~USD 1.20–1.50) | every 7–15 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
25-45 min | Ft 9,000 – Ft 12,000; fixed zone fare; HUF 9,000–12,000 (~USD 25–33) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | Ft 7,000 – Ft 11,000; varies by demand; HUF 7,000–11,000 (~USD 19–30) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based booking | |
30-50 min | Ft 6,000 – Ft 9,000; shared shuttle; HUF 6,000–9,000 (~USD 16–25) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | door-to-door shared ride | |
25-40 min | Ft 15,000 – Ft 25,000; pre-booked; HUF 15,000–25,000 (~USD 41–69) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups and families | |
25-45 min | Ft 10,000 – Ft 25,000; per day; HUF 10,000–25,000 (~USD 27–69) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in HUF; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- The 100E bus requires a special airport shuttle ticket, not valid with standard BKK passes.
- The 200E bus connects to Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (M3 line) for onward travel to the center.
- Official airport taxis operate on a fixed zone-based fare system.
- Night bus 900 replaces the 200E service between approximately 23:00 and 04:00.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Budapest
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Cologne to Budapest in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 03.08 | Tue 04.08 | Wed 05.08 | Thu 06.08 | Fri 07.08 | Sat 08.08 | Sun 09.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 1 total | Daily flights: 0.14 average | Most flights: Friday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 10.08 | Tue 11.08 | Wed 12.08 | Thu 13.08 | Fri 14.08 | Sat 15.08 | Sun 16.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 17.08 | Tue 18.08 | Wed 19.08 | Thu 20.08 | Fri 21.08 | Sat 22.08 | Sun 23.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 24.08 | Tue 25.08 | Wed 26.08 | Thu 27.08 | Fri 28.08 | Sat 29.08 | Sun 30.08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 2 total | Daily flights: 0.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Cologne to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| Eurowings | EWG | EW | No |
| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No |
| Wizz Air Malta | WMT | W4 | No |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Budapest
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 3°C | -1°C |
| February | 5°C | 0°C |
| March | 11°C | 3°C |
| April | 17°C | 7°C |
| May | 21°C | 11°C |
| June | 26°C | 16°C |
| July | 29°C | 18°C |
| August | 29°C | 18°C |
| September | 23°C | 14°C |
| October | 16°C | 8°C |
| November | 10°C | 4°C |
| December | 4°C | 0°C |
14 day forecast
Budapest travel tips
Enjoy the calm atmosphere on Margaret Island and swim in the pool
District VIII of Budapest is a Roma district where even the locals do not feel quite safe. Accommodation here is very cheap, but you definitely shouldn't walk here alone at night.
Take hundreds of photos of the Budapest Parliament building
The Budapest Parliament is the most recognisable building in this city, and it is simply impossible to stop taking pictures of it. The parliament was built in 1904 in the neo-Gothic and Parisian beaux-arts style. On weekends, you can get on an excursion; the ticket costs about 17 euro.
Stop by the memorial dedicated to the Jews who lost their lives in the Danube river in Budapest
There is a famous and sad memorial on the Danube embankment — there are 60 pairs of children and adult shoes. It is an art object by sculptor Gyula Pauer, dedicated to the Jews who lost their lives in Budapest. Locals still bring flowers and grave candles to this place.
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