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Airport → your hotel
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) is about 24 km from the city centre. The 100E Airport Express bus runs direct to Deák Ferenc tér in the centre (2,500 HUF, ~35–45 min); the 200E bus + Metro M3 is cheaper on a standard ticket. A Főtaxi (the only official airport taxi) to downtown is about HUF 10,000–13,000 (~€27). Add your hotel on the Day-by-Day tab for an exact distance and fare. Verified Jul 2026.
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Emergencies
112 — single EU emergency line, English-speaking, free and 24/7.
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Visa for Indians
Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (apply through Hungary/VFS) with biometrics. Fee ~€90; processing about 15 working days. Apply several weeks ahead with insurance and confirmed bookings.
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SIM & data
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Best time to visit
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Getting around
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Money — refuse dynamic conversion
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Food to try
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Taxi scams
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Which bath to choose
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