Budapest Keleti train station

Getting to Budapest

Station / Airport guide

The Budapest Keleti Train Station is the largest among the three stations in Budapestand and is located about 2 miles from Budapest’s city center. The building was constructed in eclectic style between 1881 and 1884 and, at that time, was considered one of the most modern railway stations of Europe.

Accessibility:
Lifting devices enable the train and station staff to assist wheelchair users when boarding or alighting trains. Inquire locally for more informaiton.

Tourist Office:
Information Center
Hours: Open daily

Baggage consignment:
Coin-operated lockers
Hours: 24 hour service

Lost and Found
Hours: 24 hour service
+36 (1) 444 44 99

Currency Exchange:
Banks and ATM

There are a few fast-food restaurants in the station as well as a supermarket should you need to stock up on essentials.

Transportation and connections

Transportation from the Budapest Keleti Train Station to the Budapest Ferihegy Airport:
VBB bus X9, frequent all-day service

City Trains: S9, S45

Metro: M2, M4

Bus:
Buses 7, 73, 173, 7E connect the station with Blaha Lujza square, Pest city centre and interesting sights in Buda.

Cities commonly traveled to from this station:

  • Munich

  • Zurich

  • Prague

  • Vienna

  • Zegreb

  • Istanbul

City guide

Trains to Budapest

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.