Enjoy the benefits of the official Budapest Card in 2019 (conditions will change after March 31, 2020).
Budapest Attractions & Travel
Top sights, many great discounts from the partners of Budapest Tourist Office. Budapest Card is a 2 in 1 Budapest tourist card & travel pass: the combined card offers the following benefits until March 31, 2020 via the partners of Budapest Tourism Office. From March 31, 2020 the prices may remain the same, and most of the major advantages and free entries will be the same, but there are usually some slight changes from year to year.
Budapest Card Benefits
Free Entries to Top Budapest Attractions with Budapest Card
- Free Budapest public transport: you can travel freely in all zones / districts in Budapest for 24 hour / 48 hour/ 72 hours as seen on your Budapest Card on the public transport vehicles of Budapest, trams, buses, trolley buses, HEV suburban trains (inside Budapest), and all 4 metro lines (the exceptions are the historical Funicular and the vehicles outside the city of Budapest). The card is for 1 Adult. (Please note that Budapest Cards entitle guests to 15% discount on the miniBud Airport transfer).
- 2 Free Budapest Walking Tours: each city tour is approx. 2 – 2.5 hour sightseeing walking tour
- Lukacs Baths: free entry on any day for a single visit (you can stay for a full day during the opening hours) to the thermal bath of Lukacs Bath on the Buda side, by the Margaret Island. Note: the free entry does not provide a free entry to Budapest Bath parties Only the ticket is free (it includes a locker), but massage treatments are not included. The bath is open all week, including national holidays, like Christmas or New Year.
- Buda Castle: free entry into most of the buildings of the historical Buda Castle. No tour inside the building included. You can book a Buda Castle Tour at a low cost, great value, or a more complex castle tour with Funicular / Matthias Church etc. Your Budapest Card only offers a free visit inside the buildings without a guide though.
- Hungarian National Gallery: free entry to the permanent Hungarian art exhibitions in the National Gallery (Nemzeti Galeria is in the Buda Castle). Note: temporary exhibitions are not included. (closed on Mondays)
- Budapest History Museum: free entry to the permanent exhibitions (Budapest Torteneti Museum is in Buda Castle) Note: temporary exhibitions are not included in the Budapest Card.(closed on Mondays)
- Hungarian National Museum: free entry to the permanent exhibitions in the Hungarian National Museum (Nemzeti Muzeum) where you can see the Hungarian coronation mantle. The museum is in the city centre, near Astoria Square. Note: temporary exhibitions are not included in the Budapest Card. (closed on Mondays)
- Hall of Arts also known as the Kunsthalle, free entry to the contemporary art museum and a historic building located by Budapest City Park, on the scenic Heroes’ Square. (closed on Mondays)
- Aquincum Museum: free entry to the permanent exhibition of the Roman times remains of Pannonia in the area of Budapest (in Old Buda / Aquincum, District III) (closed on Mondays)
- Mai Mano House of Photography: free entry to the permanent photo exhibitions of the House of Photography in Budapest city centre in a gorgeous building. (open every day, Mon – Sun, 2pm – 7pm)
- Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center: free entry to the permanent photo exhibitions of the Contemporary Photography Center in the city centre of Budapest, District VI. (open every day, Mon – Sun, 11am – 7pm)
- Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Arts: free entry to the contemporary art exhibitions and installations in the leading modern art museum in Budapest. This museum collects and displays masterworks of modern and contemporary art, containing many valuable pieces of American pop art history such as Andy Warhol, yet focusing on Eastern and Central European art. Open 10-8pm. (closed on Mondays).
- Hungarian Museum of Trade and Tourism: free entry toone of the best museums in Budapest with many interactive items used for commerce and tourism in older Hungary, location close to Arpad Bridge in Old Buda (Obuda) district of Budapest. (closed on Mondays)
- Hopp Ferenc Eastern Asian Museum free entry to the exhibitions of Asian culture (Indian, Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian items on display) on Andrassy Avenue (closed on Mondays)
- Vasarely Museum free entry to the permanent exhibitions displaying Victor Vasarely’s op art works based on optical illusions (closed on Mondays)
- Kiscelli Museum: free entry to the permanent exhibitions in the museum set in a Baroque monastery displaying the 18th-21st century history of Budapest city life (in Old Buda, District III) (closed on Mondays)
- New Budapest Gallery free entry to the art exhibitions in the gallery located by the river Danube in the Whaleback shaped glass building behind the Budapest Market Hall (closed on Mondays)
- Bela Bartok Memorial House, Budapest: free entry to the permanent exhibition about Bela Bartok in the Hungarian composer’s previous house in Budapest. (open Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm)
- Budapest Communist Memento Park: free entry to see the gigantic statues that used to be on display in Communist Hungary before 1989. An open air museum on the outskirts of Budapest.
- Museum of the Hungarian Customs and Taxation History: free entry to the exhibition showing Hungary’s tax history (its smuggling exhibits were destroyed in WW2) in the Art Nouveau Schiffer Villa in Budapest. (closed on Sundays)
- 3D cinema – free entry to the mini movie about the Hungarian history in the 700 years old Rock Chapel (Sziklakapolna) in the Buda Castle
- Mary Magdalene Church Tower free entry to the ruinous Hungarian medieval church in the Buda Castle District. (winter opening hours limited).
- Pal-Volgyi Cave: free entry to the underground cave system in Budapest (affordable guided tours available)
- Zugliget Chairlift: free return ticket with a Budapest Card on the two-seat open cable chairs in the Buda Hills, which cover the 1,040 meter length of the cableway in 15 minutes.
- Science Center for Children (CSoPa) free entry to CsoPa, which is an interactive science play house for kids in Budapest with loads of science activities, perfect for rainy rays. There are also special physics show in English (every weekend and on holidays, from 2pm).
- Scitec Fitness Club: free entry for one visit at the huge and modern Scitec fitness centre in the 9th district in Budapest (District IX). The club is open 24h.
- Urban Public Transport Museum in Szentendre: free entry to the museum dedicated to showcasing the legacy of many old vehicles in the Budapest Public Transport system. Visitors will have the chance to look at approx. 70 vintage vehicles, hundreds of photos, documents and other memorabilia. (Closed on Mondays, limited opening season from Apr 1 to Oct 31)
- Hungarian Festival of Crafts (Mestersegek Unnepe) free entry to the Festival of Crafts in Buda Castle Budapest is a celebration of Hungarian Crafts every August ending on Aug 20.
- Valid on any day for the hours specified on the plastic card of Budapest card, from the hour of first use until the last hour as specified on the Budapest Card (24h, 48h, 72h)
- Validate by Signing with ball point pen (please do not use felt tip pens, markers, or pencils to sign your card)
25-50% Discount on Outstanding Budapest Sights
Budapest Holocaust Memorial Center
- Traditional Horse Show at the LÁZÁR Equestrian Park: 50% off of the price. Guests can visit the farmyard with traditional Hungarian domestic animals, the race horse stable and the Champions’ Hall, where the trophies of the 21-time carriage driving champion Lázár Brothers are on display. Guests then can enjoy a 40-minute horse show, followed by a horse cart ride in the nearly forest. Booking is required.
- Godollo Royal Palace: 50% off the price. The discount is for admission to the Baroque Theatre, Horthy bunker and 3D cinema + Royal and aristocratic equestrian culture exhibition.
- Chefparade Cooking Budapest: 30% discount. Chefparade Cooking Budapest welcomes foreign guests with a fully equipped cooking studio and trained chefs, who divulge the secrets of Hungarian gastronomy while preparing genuine Hungarian dishes.
- Hungarian Institute of Musicology: 50% off the entry tickets.
- Hospital in the Rock museum and underground Cold War hospital with wax figures: 30% off the museum entry
- Castle Garden Bazaar: 20-30% off the price of the exhibitions in the Castle Garden Bazaar in the Buda Castle
- Miniversum Budapest 30% off to the entry of a child friendly exhibition with miniature towns, vehicles in Budapest.
- Budapest Zoo: 25% off the zoo entry prices. Please note that some of the buildings of the Zoo charge an additional entry fee, but most buildings and places are included in the general admission.
- Treasury in Basilica: 25% off the entry
10-30% Discount on more Budapest Attractions
Gellert Baths Budapest
Get a nice discount on Budapest Baths with your Budapest Card, and enjoy reduced prices in a range of sights in the city.
- Fisherman’s Bastion (Halaszbastya) panorama (lookout) towers: 10% discount on the ticket price to the top of the bastion (the lower balconies are free, the upper towers can be entered with a fee, open every day)
- St Stephen’s Basilica – Panorama Lookout: 15% off
- St Stephen’s Basilica – Treasury: 25% off
- Gellert Spa: 20% discount on the thermal spa tickets in Gellert Spa Baths (not the spa treatments)
- Szechenyi Bath: 20% discount on the thermal spa tickets in Szechenyi Baths (not the spa treatments)
- Rudas Baths, Turkish Thermal (Rudas Furdo): 20% discount on the Rudas bath tickets
- Dohany Street Synagogue: 10% off the entry fee to the biggest Synagogue building in Europe
- Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives: 10% discount on the museum entry
- Holocaust Memorial Center: 10% discount on the entry
- Organ Concerts in St Stephen’s Basilica: 10% off the concert fees in the Basilica
- Gala Concerts in the Danube Palace: 10% off the concert fees
- Hungarian Folk Shows in Budapest: 10% off entry fees
- Musica Mundi Orgona Concerts: 15% off
- Budapest Summer Festival concerts (on Margaret Island and in Varosmajor Theatre): 20% off the prices organized by the Budapest Summer Festival, Szabadter (mostly concerts on Margitsziget and in the Theatre in Varosmajor)
- Palatinus Pool and Thermal Baths (Palatinus Strand): 20% off the pool tickets
- Kiraly Baths Turkish thermal (Kiraly Furdo): 20% off the bath tickets
- Romai Pool and Thermal Baths (Romai Strand): 20% off the pool tickets
- Aquaworld water slide and pools – north of Budapest: 30% off entries
- Water Tower on Margaret Island: Art Nouveau observatory tower and exhibition hall on Margitsziget: 20% off the ticket prices
- Tower in Basilica: 15% off the entry ticket
- Sightseeing cruises on the Danube river cruises in Budapest: 10-20% off cruise fees depending on the cruise&guide programs
- Zwack Museum and Visitor Centre: 15% off entries
- Innercity Parish Church: 20% off
- CSOPA Playbar: 50% off
- Urban Betyar Museum: 50% off
- A38 Restaurant: 10% off
- Hard Rock Cafe: 10% off
- Tropicarium: 15% off
- Szemlo-Hegy Cave: 20% off the entry
- Mandala Day Spa: 20% off the entry
20% – 50% Discount on Budapest Sightseeing Tours
Budapest Opera Tour
Some of the best city tours in Budapest on foot, by bus, in selected attractions. Get a generous discount on tour prices in Budapest, Hungary.
- Budapest Hop on Hop off: 3 offers from various companies. The bus tours with City Tour Hop on Hop off mean 20% off the price with a Budapest Card. HOHO bus tours with Program Centrum (including a 48-hour HOHO ticket, 2 one-hour boat rides, 2 Budapest walking tours) offer 20% off the price with the Budapest card. The hop on hop off bus tours with Big Bus HOHO offer 10% off the bus tour price with your Budapest Card.
- 3.5h guided walking tour from Buda Castle to Parliament: 50% off
- Ic- Tour Bicycle-Scooter-Segway renting: 50% off
- Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat: 40% off
- Budapest Opera Tours: 20% discount on the price of the guided tours in the Hungarian State Opera House (not the opera shows)
- Guided Tours in the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music with 50% discount
- Guided Tours in the Vigado Concert Hall with 50% discount
- Budapest City Bike Tours: 25% off the bike tour prices in Budapest
- Budapest Tuk Tuk: 20 % off
10% Discount on Budapest Tours
Get 10% discount on selected Budapest sightseeing tours on boat or on foot.
Budapest Absolute Walking Tours
- Riverride Bus & Boat tours on the floating bus: 10% discount on the price of the River ride tour
- Budapest Pinball Museum: 10% discount
- Bike and Relax, bicycle renting: 10% off
- Puskas Memorial and Etyek wine Tasting Tour: 10 % off
Further Budapest Card benefits: Restaurants
Budapest Card Accepting Places
Benefits and Accepting Places in 2019 (until 31/03/20)
187 Comments
How do obtain card if staying at a private address? Can they be purchased at train Station?
Hello Dorothy, if you do not want to buy the Budapest Card with a discount cheapest price, you can buy it at train stations too (Keleti, Nyugati, Deli) at the full price. The card is not sold at the railway station cashier but at the connecting metro station cashier.
What routes will the free walking tour cover? Anywhere can I find program details? How to book the tour?
Hi, Im visiting budapest in January, I am wondering if this is the list with ALL discounts of the card? If not, where can I find a list with all discounts and free places? Thank you
Hi Kim,
yes, you can find all the benefits of the Budapest Card on this website.
Hi, planning on visiting Budapest in the summer. Just wondering with the Budapest card do you get discounts only on adult admissions or on student admission as well? Thank you
Hello May,
the Budapest Card provides discounts from the original prices, as in several prices students already get lower prices. Thank you for your understanding.
When will the 2016 Budapest Cards be available?
Can the Budapest card be used in conjunction with student discounts?
Dear Nicola,
unfortunately the Budapest Card provides discount from the original prices, not from the student prices.
Do NOT bother with this card. Especially if you are travelling as a family and must buy multiples. Its really just an over-priced transit card. I hate to say it because I love to support local tourism programs but this card is not a good value at all, in fact its very disappointing. We were advised to get the card from a couple expats who had heard that it covered a number of excursions and attractions. I did my research online and knew what discounts and freebies came with the card. To date, we’ve only been able to benefit from the transit side and a get a 10% discount at Gellert baths. Everywhere else we’ve gone or called – The Children’s Railroad, the lift, some museums, the escape room, the scenic dinner cruise – all refuse the card. You are better off to just buy the regular transit card which is half the price then be frustrated and feel taken for a ride. Budapest is a beautiful city with lovely, friendly people and so much to see and do, and can be done for a reasonable price without the extra expense of a useless city card.
Hi! I’m visiting Budapest next week, with my husband and my 20 months old son. I’ve already bought 2 cards for me and my husband, but I was wondering if I need another card for my kid, giving the fact he’s still an infant.
Hi Maria,
As the public transport is free for children under 6, and most of the museums offer very cheap prices for kids, it might not be a very good deal to purchase a card for the little one.
Please excuse my stupid question, but I would like to know what is the difference between Budapest Card at budapestcards.com and another one with the same name at budapest-card.com. I am a little bit confused, because both sites propose the card as official one. I would be grateful if you clarify that point.
Thank you in advance!
Dear Emil,
thank you for your inquiry. I would like to confirm that both sites offer the same, official Budapest Cards.
We get Budapest-Keleti at 21:19. I want to know where we can get the card and opening hours.
Dear Min,
the price includes free hotel delivery.
can i use three times Lukas baths if i buy 72h card ?
Hello Mary,
no, the free entry to Lukacs Baths means only one entry per Budapest Card. Thank you for your understanding.
hi,
is Lukas baths no vaild more with Budapest card ?
Dear Mary,
you can have 1 free entry to Lukacs Bath with Budapest Card.
Hello. I am planning to take the Budapest Card for my trip next month. I would like to have more information about the walking tours in Buda and Pest. I need to know in which days to they operate, where to book them and where to take the.
I appreciate your help.
Regards
Liliana
Dear Liliana,
the walking tours in Buda and Pest are guaranteed to start every day, therefore there is no need to book your places in advance.
Meeting time and location of Buda Walking tour: 2 pm in the Castle District, Trinity Square. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/oHqtW736VEK2
Meeting time and location of Pest Walking tour: 10 am in the city centre, 31 Vaci Street. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/voPwwYB2WeA2
Hi, me and my bf plan to get Budapest card 24hrs in December 2016. There are a few questions that I need to know
1. Is the 24hrs Budapest card include free entry into Budapest castle which including free entrance to Matthias church, Royal palace and Mary Magdalene tower?
2. Is the 20% discount for lunch valid in any restaurants in Budapest?
3. Is there any discount for entry to Szechenyi Bath for 24hr Budapest card?
Thank you
Regards,
Sheila from Malaysia
Hi Sheila,
the Budapest Card provides a free entry to the Buda Castle: National Gallery and History Museum. Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion entries are not included.
The Card does not include discount to any restaurant in Budapest. The participant restaurants are the following: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-restaurants-discounts-with-budapest-card
Yes, there is 20% discount to Szechenyi Baths daytime tickets. More info: http://budapestcards.com/szechenyi-baths-with-budapest-card-discount
Hello, how much we pay Budapest Card for children 13 years old?
Hello Stanislava,
unfortunately there is no special children price, so you can buy the Budapest Card on the following prices:
24h: €17 per person
48h: €27 per person
72h: €33 per person
Hi, I’m coming in Budapest this week. I would like to take the 48 hours Budapest card but I’ve read that there are two free museum (total free museum 12). What does it mean? That I can enter free only in two of twelve museums listed above??
Dear Marco,
Budapest Card provides you free entry to several museums. You can see the full list on the top of this page. You can enter all of them free of charge (only one entry per museum is free).
I am coming to Budapest on Tuesday 8th November arrive in afternoon at the airport, if I buy now online where do you suggest I get it delivered to. Obviously I would like to use as soon as we land
Thanks
Dear Malcolm,
you can pick up your card at the Airport as well.
Hello, I saw there is a 5% discount if purchased online and we can collect the card at the airport.
1. What are the hours for collection at the Airport on a Sunday. Flight gets in at 11:45.
2. Also what do we need to provide to collect the card?
3. I saw on the main page http://budapestcards.com/ the 24 hr card has a public airport transfer. Is that just one way or both ways to airport? How does it work, is it bus, or train?
One more question, where do we go in the airport to collect the card?
Hello Michelle,
If you ordered your card online in advance you can pick up the Budapest Card at the terminals of Budapest Airport with your printed confirmation email: terminal 2A or terminal 2B both have a tourist office (well signed for Budapest Tourist Info).
Opening hours of the tourist office on Budapest Airport:
Terminal 2A, daily from 8 am to 11 pm
Terminal 2B, daily from 10 am to 10 pm
If you arrive later than 11 pm we do not recommend buying the Budapest card with an airport pickup, as no tourist office is open. Instead you can get your card in the city center tourist offices. But perhaps for late night arrival the best is to order the card to your hotel (the card delivery is free of charge for online reservations).
Public transportation is free of charge in whole Budapest during the validity of your Budapest Card (starting from the first use of the Card).
Hi，how can i book thoes 2 Free Budapest Walking Tours？
Hi Shenjie,
there is no need to make an advance booking for the free walking tours. You can just show up at the meeting point and join the tours.
Buda Tour meeting info: 2 pm in the Castle District, in front of Matthias Church at the Holy Trinity Column, Holy Trinity Square, 1014 Budapest
Pest Tour: 10 am at Molnar’s Kurtoskalacs: 31 Vaci street, 1052 Budapest
I want to use this card from airport to the city center. Is airport transfer included in Budapest Card?
Dear Lily,
if you choose to pick up your Budapest Card at the airport, you can start using it immediately, so the public transport from the airport to the city center will be free for you.
Good afternoon!
The discounted prices to the Budapest sights (in addition to the free entries) are also available during 24, 48, 72 hrs period, aren’t they?
Or can I get the discounted price after the card expires?
Thank you.
Dear Anton,
after the Budapest Card expires, unfortunately you cannot use it any more to get the discounts.
Good morning!
I understand that the Budapest card is valid during the specific period of time.
Is it the same with 2 walking tours which have to be used in 24, 48, 72 hrs depending on the card? Due to the time constraints I will have a short trip to Budapest this week (2 days ) and am going to buy 24 hours card. According to weather forecast this Friday is expected to be rainy… Could I use the card next day after expiry?
Thank you.
Dear Anton,
Unfortunately it is not possible to split the card duration. Once you have started using it, it will expire within 24, 48 or 72 hours.
Hi, I wonder what is the difference between buying the budapest card here online and at the Hotel because they said me it’s the same everywhere.
Thanks
giada
Hello Giada,
thank you for your inquiry. Most of the hotels don’t sell the Budapest Card, but if you purchase it online, you can request the delivery to any address in Budapest.
Hello,
I would like to know, if I order two cards today, and arriving in Budapest tomorrow, will the card be waiting for me in hostel? How long it takes to deliver it?
Hello Malwina,
don’t worry, if you purchase it today, it can be delivered to your hotel tomorrow morning.
Hi I’m coming to Budapest in June for 4 nights. Is this card the same as the “get your guide” card? Just want to go to museums, visit a spa, travel around and hopefully book a trip to the thermal caves in Miskolc. Any advice will be gratefully received on how to visit the sights on a budget.
Many thanks joanne
Hello Joanne,
thank you for contacting us.
The Budapest Cards entitles you to top Budapest attractions with free entry and includes ppprox. 70 coupons for sights, restaurants. It also includes a free Budapest travel, and you can choose whether you need a Budapest Card for 24h, 48h, or 72h.
For more info and booking please follow:
http://budapestcards.com/
Have a lovely time in Budapest.
I can’t seem to find an option to purchase the 120h option. I’ll be visiting Budapest for 5 days so this would be perfect..
Hello Nina,
thank you for your comment.
The 120h option becomes visible when you start completing the booking form, that is you first have to choose between the 2 card collection points.
Then simply choose the 120h option on, for example, the following link:
http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-with-free-hotel-delivery
I hope I could be of help.
Hi. I have purchased online. But how I can buying the Duna Corso Budapest Sightseeing Boat with 40% off? Thanks
Hello,
thank you for yoir inquiry.
The address of the company is district 5. Jane Haining rakpart (Vigadó tér 9). Tel: +36-1-484-4013.
Please contact the company directly on how to use your Budapest card when buying your sightseeing cruise ticket.
Have a great time in Budapest.
Hi!
I read that with the Budapest card, I can get discounts to certain tours….how can I get the discount when I check out as they only show the full price without an option of a Budacard holder discount on the Budapest by locals website.
Thank you,
Hello Kimberley,
No previous registration is needed for the free walking tours as these start every day at the announced time in every circumstances, one tour on the Buda side and the other tour on the Pest side. Usually hikes are 2–2.5 hours long with an English speaking tour guide. The tours run on national holidays and in rainy / snowy weather too. Just take the card with you when you turn up for a walking tour.
Buda Tour meeting info: 2 pm in the Castle District, in front of Matthias Church at the Holy Trinity Column, 1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér
Pest Tour: 10 am at Molnár’s Kürtőskalács Address: 31 Vaci str., Budapest H-1052.
Hi
We would be arriving at the Népliget Bus station (from Vienna) around 10 am on June 3 (Sat) for a day trip. Can we buy the card online and pickup from a counter nearby? If so, where is the nearest counter ? When will the city walking trip start and from what point?
Many Thanks, Sid
Hello Sid,
thank you for your comment.
Unfortunately, pre-ordered Budapest Cards can only be picked up at the Airport or can be delivered to your hotel.
Did you know that you can have your online bought Budapest Card delivered to your Budapest address free of charge?
Please use our online booking form below to buy your Budapest Card with free hotel / hostel delivery (the card is delivered to your accommodation free of charge).
For online purchase, please follow:
http://budapestcards.com/buy-budapest-card
If you wish to buy a Card after you arrive to Budapest, the closest Budapest Card office will be at the Deak Square in the city center.
I hope I could be of help.
Hi ,
I will be booking Budapest card online . Could you please mention the locations where I can collect it other than the airport counter.
Dear Ummu,
thank you for your inquiry.
If you wish to pre-purchase your Budapest Card, unfortunately the only 2 options are the Airport Pickup or the Hotel Delivery. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi ,
But your site shows these details.
Budapest Card vouchers can be exchanged to actual Budapest Cards in the below offices:
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport Terminal 2A
Opening hours: 8.00 am–10.00 pm
Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport Terminal 2B
Opening hours: 10.00 am–10.00 pm
Deák Ferenc Square
1052 Budapest, Sütő u. 2.
Opening hours: 8 am–8 pm
Ice rink building
1146 Budapest, Olof Palme sétány 5.
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 9.00 am–7.00 pm
Other than airport, 2 locations are mentioned for collecting the card.
Please clarify.
Dear Ummu,
yes, it is possible to buy Budapest Cards personally at these places, but in case of online booking, the collection is unfortunately not possible there, only at the Airport (or at your hotel). Thank you for your understanding.
Hello , I dont see Mattias Church ine the list? Do you have any information?
Hello Ornela,
thank you for your comment.
I am afraid, Matthias Church is no longer on the list, but we have many outstanding offers and discounts.
http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-benefits
Looking forward to your reservation.
Hi!
I just purchased a 72h card alongside a 72h Junior card, and after paying, the message that came up was
“Successful purchase, thank you for choosing us!
Please, do not forget to print your voucher!”
Where would the voucher be sent to? In my email there is only an invoice, or would that be considered the voucher?
Thanks for your help
Hello Pai,
thank you for contacting us.
I am afraid, I couldn’t find any valid booking in our booking system under your name or email address. Please contact the vendor you purchased your Budapest Card from, as the voucher will be exchanged to the actual Card. Please check your email for an email address or phone number if you bought a Budapest Card from a third party.
I hope this helps. Have a great time in Budapest, Hungary!
with the card can i move with the public transportation and with the boats as well?
Dear Elen,
thank you for your comment.
The Budapest Card holder can travel without restrictions and for free within the city limits on BKK routes (free public transport on buses, trams, trolleys, metros, HEV).
It also offers discount on Sightseeing cruises on the Danube river cruises in Budapest – Legenda A La Carte Dinner Cruise Ltd: 10-20% off cruise fees depending on the cruise program.
More info and booking:
http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-benefits
Have a great time in Budapest.
if i buy 72 hours card online with free hotel delivery, do i get the Budapest interesting places maps, the public transportation maps and a list of this card’s benefits as well? or only the card?
Dear Ain,
yes, you will receive a booklet too.
Good day
I will be visiting Budapest this autum, but I am not staying at an hotel
Is it possible to have the card delivered some place else?
Fine regards
Ina
Dear Ina,
yes, it is possible to deliver to a private apartment too. In this case please add your mobile phone number in the booking form, so that the delivery person can contact you regarding the suitable delivery time. Thank you for your cooperation.
can I go to Lukacs Bath, in evening, after 6 pm with Budapest card for free one time? (I don’t mean party ticket, just ordinary bath ticket, but in evening)
Dear Zviadi,
yes, you can enter Lukacs Baths for free with your Budapest Card. Cashiers are open until 9pm.
Good morning,
I’ve payed 2 budapest cards but I still did not receive the e-mail confirmation.
Could you please check if everything is allright and confirm by e-mail?
Best regards
Joana Andrade
Dear Joana,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.
Is the public transfer to the airport included?
Dear Mario,
yes, public transport within the boundaries of Budapest is free of charge for Budapest Card holders.
Hi we are travelling to Budapest for 5 days next week. I am purchasing the 96-hour card and wish to have the card delivered to our hotel on the day we arrive but not use the card until the next day. Is this possible?
Regards
John
Dear John,
the Budapest Card is valid from the first use, regardless the date of delivery.
daer
Can i pay and collect at the airport which terminal i will be coming by Pegasus airline from Istanbul. i will be arriving at 13:00 on Monday and i will leave on 10:00 on Thursday same week ( 3 days) is the 72 hours is good for me to use the bus from the airport first day and the bus to the airport last day? Thank you
Dear Saleh,
there are BudapestInfo points in both terminals.
Opening hours of Budapest Card office at Liszt Ferenc International Airport Budapest Terminal 2A:
Monday- Sunday: 8am – 10pm
Opening hours of Budapest Card office at Liszt Ferenc International Airport Budapest Terminal 2B:
Monday- Sunday: 10am – 10pm
The card is valid from the first use, so yes, a 72h card will be enough for you to use between Monday 1pm and Thursday 10am.
hello! I want to buy 2 card, and I dont know how to order them on budapess airport. Can I pay them with my visa or master card with discount 5%
Dear Ilija,
If you wish to pre-order the Budapest Card, it can only be delivered to your hotel. The online purchased Budapest Cards cannot be picked up at the airport.
If you wish to have the cards when you arrive to Budapest, you can purchase it at the airport (without pre-order). Thank you for your understanding.
Unfortunately we cannot provide any discount for pre-ordering the Budapest Card.
Is it possible to send the card by post to our adress in Portugal ?
Thank you
Dear Maria,
thank you for your inquiry.
Budapest Cards can only be delivered to an address in Budapest. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi!
With this card, we can use every public transportation (metro, buses, etc) with no other ticket? For as many times we need?
Hi Natasha,
yes, you can use all the public transport in Budapest during the validity of the Budapest Card.
Hallo,
It may be a stupid question, but can I find somewhere more information about the free tours with English tour guide ?
Because I want to know which buildings we pass with the tour.
Greetings
Stephanie
Dear Stephanie,
thank you for your inquiry.
Please find the highlights of the free walking tours below.
Pest Walking Tour: Vaci street, Andrassy Avenue, St Stephen’s Basilica, Opera House, Hold Str. Market Hall, Kossuth Lajos Square, Parliament.
Buda Walking Tour (in Buda Castle District): Fisherman’s Bastion (outside), Matthias Church (outside), Alexander Palace, Funicular (outside), Buda Castle Courts.
1. If my 24hr card starts at 1pm on 14 Dec, can I still gain free entry to the museums listed after 1pm on 15 Dec?
2. How do I purchase the 72hr Junior card online?
3. Is there a price difference if I purchase the cards online and at the airport?
4. Can I still collect the cards at the airport if purchased online?
Hello Shareen,
thank you for contacting us.
1. Your Card valid for the duration of 24 hours. You specify the starting hour, which can be from 3 am to next day’s 3 am, or from 16:00 pm to next day’s 16:00 pm (e.g. from December 18, 21:00 pm to December 19, 21:00 pm). Once you write the starting hour on the 24 hour Budapest Card, it cannot be changed or corrected.
2. I am afraid, you cannot buy Junior cards online.
3. There is not, but if you purchase your card online, it will be delivered to your accommodation free of charge.
4. Online purchased cards cannot be collected at the airports anymore.
Should you buy your card online and in advance, they will have already been delivered to your Budapest address by the time you will arrive.
Have a lovely time in Budapest city!
Hello, how can I book the walking tour that is included in Budapest card?
Thank you
Hello, what is the maximum number of the people in the group for these free walking tours? Do I need to book the tour in advance or simply to show up at the starting point?
Thanks.
Dear Natasa,
there is no need to book the free tours, you can simply show up at the meeting point and show you Budapest Card to the tour guide.
I’m staying in budapest for 5 days and will buy the 72 hrs card and want to use the card discount on hop on hop off bus (big bus) for 48 hours.
Can I buy the big bus tickets just before the end ot the 72 hrs and start using the big bus after the budapest card expires?
Dear John,
I am afraid that you cannot use the discounts after the Budapest Card expired. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello,
We are going to visit Budapest in two months. I would like to know if this card allows us to use the night buses (Line numbering: 900–999). Thank you in advance for your help.
Hello Eleni,
yes, you can also use the night buses free of charge with Budapest Card.
Hi! We are visiting Budapest from April 1-4, 2018. I saw that the price and the available (free) attractions may change at the end of March. When will you publish the new price/programs for 2018? Also, is it not possible to collect this card at the airport anymore even if I purchase it on-line? Thank you in advance.
Hello Midori,
thank you for your comment.
The new prices for 2018 will be published by the end of March, at the latest.
I am afraid, airport pickup for the online purhcased Budapest Cards is not available anymore, but your cards can be delivered to your Budapest address at no cost.
I hope I could be of help.
Hello,
I would like to know if the Budapest Card 120h provides free public transport for 120h as well? In all comments there were only 24h/48h/72h mentioned.
Is it possible to use for direct bus from the airport (express/direct line 100E)?
Price for both types (pre-paid and cash paid at the airport) is the same?
Thanks for the answers.
Hello Martin,
yes, of course. The Budapest Card provides free public transportation for the whole duration of your Budapest card. Yes, it applies to all public transportation, therefore to the 100E bus too.
The price of the Budapest Card (online and on the spot) is the same.
I’ve found a bit different information “To get to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, take the M3 metro and change at Kőbánya-Kispest terminus for bus No. 200E to reach Terminal 2. The Budapest Card is not valid on bus No.100E, the Chairlift or Buda Castle Funicular.”; source: https://m.budapestinfo.hu/free-public-transport-2
We are arriving on saturday afternoon and the direct connection 200E to Kőbánya-Kispest M3 will be probably closed.
Dear Martin,
you are absolutely right, I apologise for not reading your comment attentively enough. Indeed, the bus 100E requires a special ticket, which can be purchased at the regular ticket machines or from the driver himself. The Budapest Card is not valid on this route unfortunately. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello Budapest Cards,
I am planning to go to Budapest in May this year. I’d like to find out if the free public transportation card access includes buses and trains to and in-between areas of Vác , Esztergom , Szentendre, Visegrád, Acquincum from Budapest?
I apologize if this question is silly.
Dear Peter,
the public transportation is free within the boundaries of Budapest only. Unfortunately you cannot travel free to other cities. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello,
Noted. Thank you.
Is there a price difference buying on line or purchasing when we get there. Can I get the card at the train station as that is where I am arriving to? How much is it for 2 days for 2 adults if I buy when I get there. Thanks
Dear Jan,
The Budapest Card has the same price online as in the ticket offices. Yes, it can be purchased at most of the public transport ticket offices.
Hello!
It’s not quite obvious from the description, but is only one entry to the Lukacs Baths included or I may visit it twice with 72h card?
Hello Anastasiia,
thank you for your email.
The 100% discount Lukacs bath entry will give you one access to all the 7 hot spring and swimming Pools and the Sauna. Bath Party tickets are not free for Saturday night Magic Bath parties.
I hope I could be of help.
Hello, could you please tell me if with Budapest Card we can have a free visit at the 3d Gallery?
Hello Elena,
thank you for your email.
The Budapest Card does not include any discount to 3rd Gallery. Thank you for your understanding,
Hi
Airport transfers are including in Budapest card ?
Gaby
Hello Gaby,
Budapest Cards offer the Free use of the Budapest public transport vehicles for 1 Adult and 1 Child under 6: Metros, Streetcars, Buses, Trolley Buses, Millennium Underground, Cogwheel Railway, Public Boats and HEV suburban railway (within the administrative boundary of Budapest). Excluding: Buda Castle Funicular (aka Siklo), Buda Hill Chairlift (aka Libego). Exception: Bus 100E is not included.
I hope I could be of help.
Can I use this card for the train going to Szentendre as well?
Dear Cindy,
the Budapest card is valid only within the boundaries of Budapest. If you wish to go to Szentendre, you will need to buy an additional ticket.
Hi,
can i use the budapest card for Matthias Church ,house of Parliament & National Opera house ?
BR
Loon
Hi Loon,
Unfortunately the Budapest Card does not offer discount to the Parliament or the Matthias Church, but provides a 20% discount on the price of the guided tours in the Hungarian State Opera House (not the opera shows).
More info about the benefits of the Budapest Card: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-benefits
Hi there!
Budapest Card have a discount on a walking tours of Budapest?
Hello Michelle,
thank you for your email.
You can attend 2 free Budapest Walking tours with your Budapest Card.
The walking tours in Buda and Pest are guaranteed to start every day, therefore there is no need to book your places in advance.
They usually last 2–2.5 hours long and they come with an English speaking tour guide. The tours run on national holidays and in rainy / snowy weather too. Just take the card with you when you turn up for a walking tour.
Meeting time and location of Buda Walking tour: 2 pm at the Holy Trinity Statue near the Matthias Church in the Buda Castle District, Holy Trinity Square, 1014 Budapest
Meeting time and location of Pest Walking tour: 10 am at Molnar’s Kurtoskalacs: 31 Vaci street, 1052 Budapest
There is no need to make an advance booking for the free walking tours. You can just show up at the meeting point and join the tours.
Have a great time in Budapest.
Hello,
I have purchased the card online. Do I need to specifically request the pick up point or I can take the voucher and exchange at the airport as we land?
Kind regards
Dessi
UK
Dear Dessi,
As the Budapest Cards can only be delivered to your accommodation, the booking form specifically request the name and address of your hotel.
Should you need any assistance with your booking, please contact us via email (info [at] budapestcards.com)
How much is the 120 hour card and why don’t you say before booking?
Dear Andrew,
the prices can be found on the following page: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-prices
You can also find them in the booking form (before booking).
Does the 24h start at midnight or does it start from the moment we pick up the card?
Dear Eugene,
it starts when you first use your Budapest Card.
I am writing for the group 1-5 24h Budapest card. Does it include transport from the airport to the city center? I would also like to know where i can find the discounts that go with this card.
Thank you
Dear Suzana,
yes, it is included, but please kindly note that the online purchased Budapest Cards cannot be picked up at the airport.
You can find the discounts on the following page: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-benefits
Can 72h Budapest Card be used for the bus 200E in the airport to go to the downtown Budapest?
Dear Jacky,
yes, the Budapest Card discount is valid on the Bus 200E.
Does the Budapest card cover us for the 150 bus to Aquincum please
Sorry I meant the 150 bus to Memento park on the last question
Hi Lauren,
yes, the Budapest Card provides free public transportation within the boundaries of Budapest.
Hello there!
My husband and I are very interested in the Budapest Cards! We were wondering/double checking within the Budapest Castle, if Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion, Labyrinth of Buda Castle, Museum of Military History, Hospital in the Rock were included?
Thank you!
Dear Kelly,
I’m afraid these attractions are not included.
All discounts are listed on this page. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello
Where can i jion? and how much is it cost?
Regards
Carmit
Dear Carmit,
you can check the prices and make your booking in the booking form on the following page: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-free-hotel-delivery-eur
I ordered a card and put in the date we want to use this. I want to make sure that it will be delivered to our hotel before this date. Can you confirm this please?
Dear Jocilyn,
yes, the Budapest Cards are delivered to the hotel reception a few days before you arrive.
Hello! We are traveling with our 4 children ( Years 9, 7, 5 and 3 ). Do we have to buy more than 2 cards?
Dear Veronika,
each Budapest Card is valid for 1 person only. As the main benefit (public transportation) is already free for children under 6, it’s not really necessary buy a card for the smaller kids. For the bigger children it is recommended, but you can decide according to the discount you can get.
quick question
do the cards arrive with a start time already printed on or do you write it on yourself
Hello Darren,
thank you for your email.
The first three white boxes in the middle of the Budapest Card are the date & hour info boxes when you wish to start using your card.
It is you who decides when you need the Budapest Cards from.
More on the topic:
http://budapestcards.com/how-to
I am going to visit Budapest with a group of 27 students from high school. What will be the best card for them for 3 days visit tour? Does appertain special discount for 16-17 years students?
Dear Wojciech,
we would recommend to buy 72hour Junior Cards for the group. More info: http://budapestcards.com/child-budapest-card-junior-discount-for-children-and-teens-6-18
Booking: http://budapestcards.com/budapest-card-free-hotel-delivery-eur
Hello,
How to find two walking tours which are included in the offer? Do you have a link or some other details?
Hello Anna,
the free walking tours are the following:
Buda Tour: from 2 pm in the Castle District, meeting in front of Matthias Church at the Holy Trinity Column, 1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér
Pest Tour: meeting at 10 am at Molnár’s Kürtőskalács Address: 31 Vaci str., Budapest H-1052.
Hello,
Are all attractions open during 24 and 25th of December? What about walking tours for the same dates?
Thank you in advance.
Dear Ana,
yes, the walking tours will run on both dates.
Regarding the attractions, please check their own website for up to date information.
Hello,
Does the entry to Lukács thermals Is with no hour limitations and does it include the use of a locker?
Thanks
Dear Eli,
yes, you can stay as long as you wish (within the opening hours), and you will receive a ticket with a locker.
I will be travelling to Budapest for Easter (April 19-22) with my wife and daughter will most things most things be open this will help us decide if the card will be worth it for us
Dear John,
all Budapest Cards include lots of benefits, many of which are museums.
Museums, not all, but most of them are typically closed on Mondays (so on Easter Mondays too). As you are staying over for the Easter weekend, there will be still lots of options to choose from, but some places will be closed.
Can I use 48 hrs budapest card to go to international airport by riding 200E bus?
Hello David,
thank you for contacting us.
Yes, you can use Budapest Card for the public transport on Bus 200E, which goes between Hatar Way metro station, stops over at Kobanya Kispest metro station and finally arrives at the Budapest Airport, last stop (a cheap way to connect with the city for an airport transfer).
Schedule of 200E from the metro station to the airport:
https://bkk.hu/apps/menetrend/pdf/2005/20180616/1.pdf where grey shows weekdays, green Saturdays and red Sunday timetables
The stops of 200E are the following:
Határ út M
Kőbánya-Kispest M
Felsőcsatári út
Pestszentlőrinc vasútállomás (átjáró)
Csévéző utca
Szemeretelep vasútállomás
Ferihegy vasútállomás
Repülőtér, D porta
Repülőtéri Rendőr Igazgatóság
Vecsés-nyugat
Repülőtér, P+R
Liszt Ferenc Airport 2
Please note that there is a similar bus, also going to the Budapest airport, Bus 100E, which is not included in the benefits of the Budapest Card (100E requires its own tickets).
Have a great time in Budapest Hungary.
Both buses go to and from the city center.
Hello,
I would like to know if National gallery and museum are not included still in the city card.
Hello Jacob, it is free to visit both of them if you have a Budapest Card (of any length): the Hungarian National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum are both free of charge to visit with a valid Budapest Card, any day of the week, except Mondays when both are closed.
Hi, me and a friend are coming to Budapest in a couple of weeks for 4 nights, 5 days, we are staying half an hour’s walk from the city centre and was just wondering what would be the best card option to purchase?
is there any way of getting my email address deleted?
Dear Jordana,
of course, I have replaced your email address with your name in your previous comment.
Dear Jordana,
there are 4 days (96h) or 5 days (120h) Budapest Cards available too. Please note that the cards are valid from the first use.
perfect thank you! are these available to buy from the airport?
Dear Jordana,
yes, all Budapest Cards can be purchased there too.
Hello! I’m visiting Budapest for the first time in March and I’m interested in buying a Budapest Card. In case I’ll be staying in an Air BnB location I suppose that delivery is not included. So where can I get my card? Can it be done somewhere on my way from the airport on Sunday that I arrive?
Thank you in advance for your answer.
Dear Yiota,
no problem, the Budapest Cards can be delivered to a private accommodation too. Please add your mobile phone number in the booking form so that we can contact you regarding the suitable delivery time.
Hi I shall be arriving in Budapest in April at 21:30. Would it still be possible to buy the Card from the airport at that time and what is the difference in price between ordering it online and buying it in person?
Thanks and regards.
Hello Chiara,
thank you for contacting us.
You can buy the cards there until 10pm, but taking into consideration that your plane might be late, I would suggest the online purchase, therefore your cards would be waiting for your when you check in.
Hi. I am coming with a friend at 31st of March till 7th of April. Which card suits us better for all our stay?
Also we will stay at an airbnb appartment, so how can we receive the cards at the appartment and do we need to book the cardsin each our names or can we book both of them in one ?
Thanks
Dear Michael,
I would recommend you to choose a Budapest Card which is valid from Apr 1. The longest card available is the 120h one, this would cover 5 days of your stay.
If you wish to have the Budapest Card delivered to a private apartment, please add your mobile phone number in the booking form, so that we can contact you about the delivery time. It is not necessary to book it to a certain name, you can book all cards at once.
We arrive at the airport and are staying at the Hilton near the Chain Bridge in Buda. We’ve already purchased card online. Can we pick up the card at airport without activating? If not, where can we obtain card near the Hilton?
Dear Bruce,
if you purchased the Budapest Card online, it will be delivered to your accommodation.
I’m afraid it is not possible to pick it up at the airport. Thank you for your understanding.
hello! i have a quick question and please id like to have fast feedback beacuse me and my friends we arriving at budapest tomorrow at 16:00 . if we are staying at a airbnb and not at a hotel what are we supposed to do in order to get the card? thank you!
Dear Foteinos,
no problem, it is possible to order the Budapest Card to a private accommodation too.
In this case please add your mobile phone number in the booking form so that we can contact you regarding a suitable delivery time.
thank you for the quick response! But, i just noticed that from today and now on there are gonna be some changes to the rules of the card and of its bennefits? when and how we are gonna get informed? thank you
The Benefits have already been updated, so you can already see the relevant information here.
Hello! Is there a difference in price if we purchase in advance online or purchase upon arrival at the airport? Thanks!
Hello Jay,
there is no price difference.
Hello from Kazakhstan!
I have three questions, please 🙂
– Can I pick up a Budapest card in the airport upon arrival?
– Will the card cover cost of public transportation from the airport into the city?
– Is 120-hour card available? I do not see that it’s sold on-line.
Regards,
Larisa
Dear Larisa,
Budapest Cards can be purchased in the airport terminals, but please note that the online purchased Card cannot be picked up there.
Yes, the Budapest Card provides fee public transportation from the airport to the city center.
Yes, the 120h Card can also be puchased in the online booking form.
Good afternoon.
I can not pick up a card at the airport?
I pointed the airport as
“Budapest Hotel Name & Address of Delivery”, and already paid for what to do now?
I will arrive tomorrow
Dear Anna,
thank you for your booking.
We have already sent you 2 emails today but received no reply. I have just forwarded these emails to this email address too.
I would like to inform you that the online purchased Budapest Cards unfortunately cannot be picked up in the airport terminals.
We offered you 3 options and looking forwrad to your reply asap.
Please let us know which option would be more suitable for you.
help me please.
payment today, but there is no response to the mail from you, as I understand it, I didn’t correctly indicate where to deliver the card, what should I do now? Waiting for an answer to the mail
Dear Anna,
thank you for your booking.
We have already sent you 2 emails today but received no reply. I have just forwarded these emails to this email address too.
I would like to inform you that the online purchased Budapest Cards unfortunately cannot be picked up in the airport terminals.
We offered you 3 options and looking forwrad to your reply asap.
Please let us know which option would be more suitable for you.
We are considering buying Budapest Cards valid for 120 hours (5 days) in July 2019. Our daughter is 16 years old. Would it be possible to purchase a Junior Budapest Card for her?
Hello Magda,
yes, of course.
The Junior Budapest Card is valid until 18 years old age.
http://budapestcards.com/child-budapest-card-junior-discount-for-children-and-teens-6-18
Have a great time in Budapest.
Thank you for your quick response. Just to make sure: is there a Budapest Junior Card for 120 hours (5 days) since on the website of the Budapest Card I can only see a Junior Card for 72 hours (3 days)?
Dear Magda,
no, I’m afraid there is only one type of Junior Card, which is for 72 hours. Thank you for your understanding.
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