What is Budapest Card?

The Budapest Card offers a convenient and cost-effective way to explore the city while saving on transportation and attraction entry fees. Designed for different travel styles and trip lengths, the Budapest Card combines unlimited public transport and attraction discounts in one easy-to-use city pass. With a single purchase, visitors can enjoy free entries, exclusive discounts, and a more comfortable way to discover Budapest’s most popular sights and experiences. Whether you are visiting for a short city break or a longer stay, the Budapest Card helps reduce overall travel costs while giving access to many of the city’s must-see attractions and services.

Budapest Card & Benefits

Every Budapest Card includes the same core benefits, regardless of validity length. Cardholders receive unlimited public transportation within the city, free entry to selected museums and attractions, free guided walking tours, and complimentary access to St. Lukács Thermal Bath. In addition, the card provides 10–50% discounts at more than 70 attractions, sightseeing programs, restaurants, and cultural experiences across Budapest.

The Budapest Card allows visitors to explore the Hungarian capital with one single tourist pass while enjoying significant savings on entrance fees and transportation costs throughout their stay.

BENEFITS

Free Public Transport

Free entry to selected museums

Free guided walking tours

Free St. Lukács Termal Bath entry

Free Buda Castle Funicular

Free Matthias Church entry

Door-to-door Airport Transfer

10–50% discounts at 70+ partners

Budapest Card 24h

Budapest Card 24 Hours

44 €

(44 € / day)

Free Public transport for 24 hours

Free entry to selected museums: ✔️

Free guided walking tours: ✔️

Free St. Lukács Termal Bath entry: ✔️

Free Buda Castle Funicular:

Free Matthias Church entry:

Door-to-door Airport Transfer:

10–50% discounts at 70+ partners: ✔️

44 €

Buy 24h Card
48h Budapest Card

Budapest Card 48 Hours

56 €

(28 € / day)

Free Public transport for 48 hours

Free entry to selected museums: ✔️

Free guided walking tours: ✔️

Free St. Lukács Termal Bath entry: ✔️

Buda Castle Funicular:

Free Matthias Church entry:

Door-to-door Airport Transfer:

10–50% discounts at 70+ partners: ✔️

56 €

Buy 48h Card
72h Budapest Card

Budapest Card 72 Hours

74 €

(24 € / day)

Free Public transport for 72 hours

Free entry to selected museums: ✔️

Free guided walking tours: ✔️

Free St. Lukács Termal Bath entry: ✔️

Buda Castle Funicular: ✔️

Free Matthias Church entry: ✔️

Door-to-door Airport Transfer: ✔️

10–50% discounts at 70+ partners: ✔️

72 €

Buy 72h Card
96h Budapest Card

Budapest Card 96 Hours

90 €

(22.5 € / day)

Free Public transport for 96 hours

Free entry to selected museums: ✔️

Free guided walking tours: ✔️

Free St. Lukács Termal Bath entry: ✔️

Buda Castle Funicular:

Free Matthias Church entry:

Door-to-door Airport Transfer:

10–50% discounts at 70+ partners: ✔️

90 €

Buy 96h Card
120h Budapest Card

Budapest Card 120 Hours

100 €

(20 € / day)

Free Public transport for 120 hours

Free entry to selected museums: ✔️

Free guided walking tours: ✔️

Free St. Lukács Termal Bath entry: ✔️

Buda Castle Funicular:

Free Matthias Church entry:

Door-to-door Airport Transfer:

10–50% discounts at 70+ partners: ✔️

100 €

Buy 120h Card
Budapest CardBest ForIdeal StayValue LevelTravel Plan
24 HoursShort visits, quick sightseeing1 dayConvenience24h travel plan
48 HoursWeekend city breaks2 daysGood value48h travel plan
72 HoursFirst-time visitors, balanced sightseeing3 daysBest overall value72h travel plan
96 HoursRelaxed travel pace, deeper exploration4 daysHigh value96h travel plan
120 HoursLong stays, full Budapest experience5 daysMaximum savings120h travel plan

You can explore the full list of available benefits and savings on our Budapest Card discounts page.

How to Purchase the Budapest Card

To purchase your Budapest Card, simply follow these steps:

  1. Use the booking form on this page to select your preferred start date and choose the card duration that best fits your stay (24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours).

  2. You can enhance your experience by adding discounted entry tickets to selected attractions, or continue with the Budapest Card only.

  3. After completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation voucher by email.

  4. Exchange your voucher for a physical Budapest Card at your selected pick-up location.

You can collect your Budapest Card at one of the following locations:

Hoff House
1065 Budapest, Nagymező u. 40
Opening hours: Thursday–Sunday, 12:00–19:00
Phone: +36 70 614 5630

Hotel Gozsdu Court
1075 Budapest, Király street 13, 1st floor
Opening hours: Monday–Sunday, 08:00–18:00
Phone: +36 20 620 1634

Ibis Styles Airport Hotel
1185 Budapest, Airport Terminal 2, Hrsz. 072 3
Opening hours: Monday–Sunday, 0–24
Phone: +36 1 296 0060

How to Use the Budapest Card?

The Budapest Card makes getting around and discovering the city simple. Here’s how it works:

  1. Pick up and activate your card
    After completing your online purchase, collect your Budapest Card at your selected pick-up location by presenting your confirmation email. Cards can be collected at Tourist Information Centers, BKK Customer Service points, or other designated partner locations throughout the city.
  2. Activate and start exploring
    Your Budapest Card becomes active the first time you use it at an attraction or on public transportation. From that moment, the card remains valid for 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 consecutive hours, depending on the option you selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy the Budapest Card?

The Budapest Card can be purchased online here or at official sales points and tourist information centers in Budapest.

The Budapest Card includes unlimited public transportation, free entry to selected museums and attractions, free guided walking tours, and discounts at thermal baths, sightseeing programs, restaurants, and experiences across Budapest. Here you can see the Budapest Card discounts and partner list.

The Budapest Card is worth buying if you plan to visit multiple attractions and use public transport frequently, as it can help reduce overall travel costs while making sightseeing more convenient.

The Budapest Card is available in 24, 48, 72, 96, and 120-hour versions. The validity starts at the first use and runs continuously for the selected time period.

Yes, the card includes unlimited travel on buses, trams, metro lines, and other public transportation within Budapest during its validity period.

Yes, the card includes free entry to St. Lukács Thermal Bath and offers discounts at several other thermal baths in Budapest.

The card is automatically activated when used for the first time, either on public transport or at a participating attraction.

The Budapest Card provides free or discounted entry but generally does not include skip-the-line access unless specifically stated by the attraction.

No, each Budapest Card is valid for one person only and cannot be shared.

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