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Travelcards and tickets
Use of tickets
There are often checks on the tickets and I am sure you do not wish to get into any unpleasant adventures with the ticket inspectors.
At metro stations there are validating machines as you enter (coloured orange). These print the date on your ticket. Do not forget to validate your ticket when you change metros!
On other public transport you will either find the old-fashioned punch-device (red coloured) or the new, modern orange machine. Regarding the former you have to insert your ticket and pull the black handle on it. This will punch holes in your ticket. Again if you change to another vehicle you will have to validate another ticket unless you have a transfer ticket!
Make sure you purchase the right amount of tickets for your planned journey once you arrive at the metro station. Please validate one of them in a machine BEFORE you enter the metro area. Once off the train that ticket is no longer valid but you will need to keep it until you exit the area, otherwise you will face a fine if the ticket inspectors check on you.
Further advice is printed on ticket!
You may consider buying the Budapest Card. It is available at our office as well as through our web site. It provides you free public transport and admission to major museums and galleries for 2-3 days. It also offers discounts at some restaurants, shops, tours and venues. The card comes with a travel insurance booklet and a detailed guide with maps.
See more here.
Tickets are valid on the entire length of bus, tram, trolley bus lines, metro lines, the Millennium Underground, the cogwheel railway but are only valid on suburban railway (HÉV) lines within the administrative boundary of Budapest.
On the Millennium Underground and metro lines:
Passes are valid on the entire length of tram, trolley bus and metro lines, the Millenium Underground, the cogwheel railway but are only valid to the administrative boundary of Budapest on suburban railway (HÉV) lines as well as bus lines.
Prices of Budapest combined passes on tram and trolley bus lines, the Millennium Underground, metro lines, the cogwheel railway and on buses as well as on suburban railway (HÉV) lines for sections within the administrative boundary of Budapest are as follows:
HUF 290
Single ticket purchased on the vehicle (only on certain marked lines)
HUF 400
Discount coupon book (10 Ps)
HUF 2600
Transfer ticket
HUF 450
One-day travel card
HUF 1500
Three-day travel card
HUF 3700
Seven-day travel card
HUF 4400
Suburban railway (HÉV) ticket (Outside Budapest it is distance-based)
Metro section ticket (up to three stops)
HUF 240
For 48 hours
HUF 6300
For 72 hours
HUF 7500
For one adult and one child under 14 years.
MONTHLY PASS
30-day pass for all lines for 30 consecutive days (photo required)
HUF 9000
Forthnight pass for 14 consecutive days
HUF 5950
Tickets - bus, metro, trolley bus, tram (within the borders of Budapest!)
Single: valid for 60 minutes for 1 journey, no change of line permitted on any means of public transport

Metro Section: valid for 30 minutes 1 way travelling for maximum 3 stops permitted, metro only

Block of 10 singles: see under `single`
1 day travelcard: unlimited travel on any public transport

3 day/ 7 day travelcard: unlimited travel on any public transport

Photo passes (season tickets):
14 day pass: unlimited travel on any public transport

30 day pass/ monthly: unlimited travel on any public transport

Those who travel without a valid ticket or pass, or violate the travel conditions are required to pay fine. FINES:
Paid on the spot: HUF 6000 Paid subsequently by cheque: HUF 12000 Paid beyond 30 days: HUF 24500 Fee of subsequent presentation of a valid pass with photo: HUF 3000
(Only if presented within 8 days in the ticket office at 22 Akácfa Street.)