# BUD — Budapest (Budapest Ferenc Liszt)

> BUD (Budapest Ferenc Liszt) is the main international airport serving Budapest, Hungary. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/bud-budapest

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Bus 100E (Airport Express) to Deák Ferenc tér
- **Typical fare:** HUF 2200
- **Journey time:** 40 min
- **Pickup point:** Bus stop outside T2
- **Key warning:** Skip random taxi drivers — only use Főtaxi or Bolt
- **Fare reality (BUD → Deák Ferenc tér):** expected HUF 2200–HUF 9000 · concerning HUF 12,000+ · likely scam HUF 20,000+ unmarked
- **Overall risk:** low — Bus 100E direct to Deák Ferenc tér for HUF 2200. Bolt is the easy door-to-door.
- **Last updated:** May 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of BUD, ranked

1. **Bus 100E** _(recommended)_ — cost HUF 2200, journey 40 min, wait Every 7–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Cheap; Direct
   - Cons: Crowded
2. **Bolt** _(recommended)_ — cost HUF 6000–9000, journey 25–45 min, wait 5–10 min, payment App Payment.
   - Pros: Fixed price; Cheap
   - Cons: Surge
3. **Főtaxi (official)** _(recommended)_ — cost HUF 8000–10000, journey 25–45 min, wait 0–10 min, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Posted zones
   - Cons: Pricier
4. **miniBUD shuttle** — cost HUF 5000–7000, journey 45–75 min, wait Varies, payment Card.
   - Pros: Direct to hotel
   - Cons: Multiple stops

## First 30 minutes after landing at BUD

1. Walk to Bus 100E stop outside arrivals
2. Buy 100E ticket (HUF 2200) from machine
3. Bus every 7–10 min to city
4. For taxi use Bolt or Főtaxi only
5. Plan 40–60 min to Pest center

## Common scams at BUD

- **Unmarked taxi** (high risk): Driver outside arrivals quotes HUF 20,000. _How to avoid:_ Use Főtaxi rank or Bolt.
- **'Meter broken'** (medium risk): Old trick still used by random cabs. _How to avoid:_ Always Bolt/Főtaxi.

## Payment warnings at BUD

- Contactless on bus 100E
- Bolt and Főtaxi accept cards

## Arrival checklist for BUD

- Bus 100E HUF 2200
- Bolt or Főtaxi only
- Skip unmarked cabs

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Last updated: May 2026

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