Important Information Before You Travel

Other Useful Information - Budapest

Transportation http://www.bkk.hu/en/main-page/news/
There's a variety of public transportation vehicles you can choose from:
- bus, streetcar, subway, electric bus, suburban railway
You need to have a pass or validated ticket to use public transportation. You can buy a Student Monthly Pass.
​There are several official Taxi companies but there are also non-registered cabs that charge much more than the registered ones.
Registered companies: FőTaxi (official airport cab company), RádióTele5 Taxi, 6x6 Taxi, Taxi4, Barát Taxi, MiniMobil
The prices are cheaper if you call the company to order the cab than if you hail one in the street. In average the prices are: 260-280 Ft/km. There’s an extra charge if the driver waits for you.

​You may check the following useful links too:
Airport: Budapest Airport
Public transportation in Budapest: BKV Zrt.
Public transportation in Szeged: Szegedi Közlekedési Kft.
Public transportation in Pécs: Pécsi Közlekedési Zrt.
Trains (to Szeged or Pécs): MÁV Zrt.
Coaches (to Szeged or Pécs): Volánbusz

Getting From Budapest to Szeged OR PéCS

If you arrive to Hungary's international airport, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport we normally recommend taking the following means of transport to get to Szeged or Pécs.
TAXI: The official airport taxi: FőTaxi can be arranged at the airport.
To reduce costs, you may want to carpool with other students arriving at the same time.
AIRPORT SHUTTLE: The airport shuttle is always a great option too, you can book it in advance or at the airport on arrival.