Useful Links for Planning Your Budapest Trip
Planning a trip to Budapest, Hungary? These official websites and helpful travel resources make it easier to research attractions, purchase tickets, navigate public transportation, and organize your visit.
Transportation & Getting Around
BKK – Budapest Public Transportation — Metro, trams, buses, fares, passes, and travel information.
BudapestGO App — Plan routes and purchase eligible public transportation tickets.
Budapest Airport — Airport transportation, terminal information, and passenger services.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) — Train schedules and tickets for travel around Hungary.
Attractions & Sightseeing
Hungarian Parliament Visitor Information — Official information on guided tours and visiting Parliament.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath — Opening hours, ticket information, and thermal bath services.
Buda Castle District — Castle District visitor information.
St. Stephen's Basilica — Visiting information and admission details.
Hungarian State Opera — Performances and guided tours.
Tourism & Travel Planning
Visit Hungary — Official national tourism information, destinations, and travel inspiration.
Budapest Tourist Information — Local attractions, events, and visitor resources.
Hungarian Meteorological Service — Weather forecasts for Budapest and other Hungarian destinations.
Travel Safety & Entry Requirements
U.S. State Department – Hungary — Travel advisories, passport requirements, and safety information.
European Union ETIAS — Official information about Europe's upcoming travel authorization system.
EU Entry/Exit System — Information on biometric border registration for non-EU visitors.
Our tip: Book major attractions through their official websites whenever possible, especially Parliament and the thermal baths. Third-party booking websites sometimes charge additional fees. And for public transportation, download BudapestGO before arriving — it was one of the most useful apps during our stay.