By Air:
The international airport, Ferihegy, is a destination reachable from most major european airports. It's located some 25 kilometers from the town center. Hungarian national carrier is Malév. They are the main operators next to Lufthansa, Delta and Air Alitalia.
The recently opened '2B' wing means a great improvement of passenger handling. The old Terminal 1 building is now used for cargo flights only.
By Train:
Budapest has three large international railway stations:
Keleti pályaudvar (Eastern Station) which is the main terminus for international rail services from Western Europe
Nyugati (Western Station) handles international traffic heading east to Romania and Slovakia, and is an sight in it’s own right. Déli is the third, station, at the southern end of the city.
Check out the Hungarian National Railways
For information on domestic services call: (36 1) 461-5500
For information on international services call: (36 1) 461-5400
By Bus:
The cheapest way to reach Budapest is probably hitching, but more reliable are the different international bus services.
By Coach:
Most coaches arrive at the downtown Erzsébet tér bus station. It’s recommended that you check-in at least one hour before departure and often baggage is limited to one suitcase plus hand luggage. More is very unpractical anyway. When arriving from Eastern European countries you probably end up at Nép Stadion.
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