Easier, Smarter Travel in Budapest: BKK Makes Pass Purchases Simpler from January 30

If you’re planning to move around Budapest this winter or simply want to make the most of your stay, you’ll soon find it even easier to travel across the city. From January 30, 2026, the Budapesti Közlekedési Központ (BKK) — the city’s public transport company — introduces a more streamlined and unified system for travel passes, designed to make purchasing and using them smoother for everyone.

A Clearer, Friendlier System for All Travelers

The update focuses on simplicity and alignment. The familiar “half-month Budapest pass” will be discontinued, making the ticket range easier to understand. This means all Budapest passes now match the structure of Hungary’s national and regional passes, ensuring consistency for anyone using Hungary’s integrated transport network.

For tourists who prefer flexibility, nothing else changes: you can still buy shorter-term passes like the 24-hour, 72-hour, or weekly (7-day) travel cards, which remain ideal for city visitors. Only the half-month pass, mainly used by locals, disappears from the offer. If someone already bought one, it can still be used until the printed expiration date.

Digital Convenience with the BudapestGO App

One of the most exciting changes is in the BudapestGO mobile app, which now offers a wider selection of passes than ever before. From the end of January, you can buy not only standard Budapest passes but also annual Budapest, county, and nationwide passes — including discounted versions. For frequent travelers, business commuters, or digital-first users, this means everything you need for seamless travel is now available in one place.

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The app eliminates queues and paper tickets, letting you plan routes, check schedules, and buy passes with just a few taps. Foreign visitors will also appreciate that BudapestGO works in English, guiding you through ticket options and updates without confusion.

Why It Matters for Visitors

These changes make navigating Budapest’s excellent public transport system even easier — whether you’re hopping on a tram along the Danube, catching a metro to Heroes’ Square, or taking a night bus home from the ruin bars. With one unified system, locals and visitors benefit equally from simpler, smarter urban travel.

As Budapest continues modernizing its mobility network, small updates like this one show how the city aims to become more traveler-friendly and sustainable. So next time you arrive, don’t forget to download BudapestGO — your pocket-friendly guide to moving around the Hungarian capital with total ease.