Getting from Budapest Airport to the City Just Got Even Easier

Good news for anyone flying into Budapest: as of April 1st, 2026, the 100E Airport Express bus is running more frequently than ever before. Budapest’s public transport authority, BKK, has upgraded the schedule in response to growing passenger numbers, meaning shorter waiting times and a smoother start — or finish — to your trip.

What Is the 100E Airport Express?

If you haven’t used it before, the 100E Airport Express is simply the best value and most convenient way to travel between Liszt Ferenc International Airport and the heart of Budapest. The bus runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, connecting the airport directly to Deák Ferenc Square — one of the city’s most central transport hubs where three metro lines meet — with a stop at Kálvin Square along the way. The journey takes around 35 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, and the buses are modern, air-conditioned, and low-floor, making them comfortable even with luggage.

It’s worth knowing that the 100E requires a dedicated airport shuttle ticket rather than a standard BKK travel pass. A single ticket costs 2,500 HUF and can be bought through the BudapestGO app, at BKK ticket machines, at customer service points inside the airport, or at BKK ticket offices around the city. The ticket machines at the airport are easy to find and accept bank cards, so there’s no need to have cash on hand.

The New, More Frequent Schedule

From April 1st, the buses run even more densely during the morning and afternoon peaks. On the airport’s busiest days — Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays — buses depart every 5 to 6 minutes during peak hours. On slightly quieter days — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays — the frequency is one bus every 6 minutes. Either way, you’ll rarely be standing around waiting for long.

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The timetable is also smartly designed to flow with the airport’s natural rhythm. Early in the day, more buses head toward the airport to serve the morning departure rush, while late in the evening the frequency shifts in favor of the city-bound direction to handle arriving passengers. It’s a small but thoughtful detail that makes a real difference when you’re tired after a long flight.

Why Choose the 100E Over a Taxi?

Budapest taxis are metered and generally reliable, but the 100E offers something no taxi can match: a flat, affordable fare and zero risk of getting stuck in traffic-related price surges. For solo travelers or couples, the bus is almost always the more economical choice, and it drops you right at Deák Ferenc Square, from where you can reach virtually any part of the city in minutes via metro, tram, or on foot.

That said, if you’re traveling in a group with a lot of luggage, a private transfer might make more sense purely for convenience. But for most visitors — especially those staying in central Pest — the 100E is hard to beat.

A Stress-Free Start to Your Budapest Adventure

There’s something reassuring about knowing that your transport into the city is sorted before you even board your flight. With the new, more frequent 100E schedule, getting from the airport to your hotel is genuinely one of the easiest parts of any Budapest trip. Follow the clear airport signs to the bus stop outside Terminal 2, tap or scan your ticket, and settle in for a comfortable 40-minute ride as the city gradually reveals itself through the window. By the time you pull into Deák Ferenc Square, Budapest will already be welcoming you properly.