Special transport attractions in Budapest

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1 EN Special transport attractions in Budapest MIllennium underground underground railway museum buda castle funicular chairlift cogwheel railway (tram 60) Public Transport Boat Lines Public Transport Museum in Szentendre

2 welcome to Budapest Besides world-famous and fascinating sights, Budapest offers visitors the chance to travel by unique means of transport. For a memorable experience, take a ride on the Millennium Underground, the Buda Castle Funicular, the Chairlift, the Cogwheel Railway or on the public transport riverboats and be a part of intriguing time travel or simply enjoy the view of the magical cityscape.

3 the millennium underground The Millennium Underground Metro line M1 vörösmarty tér mexikói út The Millennium Underground was the first underground railway on the Continent, one of the most significant sights of the capital and at the same time an important form of transport. The underground opened in 1896, the year of millennial celebrations commemorating the arrival of the Magyar people to their present homeland. Franz Joseph, the Austro-Hungarian Emperor at the time travelled on the underground in his own imperial carriage. Most part of the line s route, runs underneath Andrássy út, Budapest s scenic avenue connecting, major sights such as the Opera House and Heroes Square (Hősök tere) and Széchenyi Termal Bath in City Park (Városliget). The stations at Vörösmarty tér and along Andrássy út are covered with tiles manufactured at the Zsolnay factory in Pécs and reflect a fin-desiècle atmosphere, while at the old Deák Ferenc tér station the Underground Railway Museum tells the story of the past, and some of the original, 120-year-old vehicles are on display. At the exhibition installed at the former station you get a glimpse of the beginning of the last century and can also admire a millennial railway-car. The Millennium Underground along with Andrássy út became official World Heritage Sites in Underground railway museum Open Tuesday Sunday 10:00 17:00 Location Millennium Underground (M1) Open 04:30 23:45 Route Vörösmarty tér Deák Ferenc tér Andrássy út Hősök tere Széchenyi fürdő Mexikói út Fares Regular BKK tickets and passes are valid Deák Ferenc tér station underpass next to the BKK ticket office Tickets Adults: HUF 350 Students, pensioners: HUF 280 Photo and video fee: HUF 500 how to get there? see map 1 the millennium underground 4 6

4 The Buda Castle Funicular clark ádám tér szent györgy tér The Buda Castle Funicular The original steam-powered funicular connecting Clark Ádám tér and Buda Castle was constructed in This special form of transportation quickly became popular especially with people working in the castle, for whom the funicular was the only comfortable way of getting up castle hill. Unfortunately, the funicular was destroyed during the Second World War. Reconstruction took place only in The authentic vehicles of the funicular offer splendid views over the Chain Bridge (Lánchíd), the riverbank and central Pest. Funicular cars Margit and Gellért run along the almost 100-metre-long track covering a difference in elevation of more than 50 metres. how to get there? see map Clark Ádám tér The Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Sikló) Open 07:30 22:00 (Closed on Mondays of odd weeks) Route Clark Ádám tér Szent György tér Fares Adults, one way: HUF Return: HUF Aged 3 14, one way: HUF 650 Return: HUF Children under 3: free Groups of 10 or more students aged are entitled to a discount ticket: HUF 650/person Return: HUF 1 100/person The Buda Castle Funicular

5 The Chairlift zugliget jános-hegy The Buda side of the city is rich in natural beauty. The highest peak in Budapest, János-hegy at 527 metres, and the Erzsébet Lookout Tower are popular tourist destinations. The easiest way to get to the top of the hill is by the picturesque ropeway, the Chairlift, which opened in 1970, and transports passengers from Zugliget to János-hegy or the other way round down to the valley, with chairs floating above gardens, trees and rock cliffs. The valley station of the chairlift is best reached by bus 291. how to get there? see map 3 Topstation The Chairlift min. nature walk János-hegy Valley station A Normafa (20 min. from Széll Kálmán tér M) Zugliget (30 min. from Nyugati tér M 10 min. from Budagyöngye) The Chairlift (Libegő) Open Summer schedule: 10:00 19:00 Winter schedule: 10:00 15:30 (Closed on Mondays of even weeks) Route Zugliget János-hegy Fares Adults, one way: HUF 900 Return: HUF Aged 3 14, one way: HUF 600 Return: HUF 800 Children under 3: free Groups of 10 or more students aged are entitled to a discount ticket. HUF 600/person Return: HUF 800/person The Chairlift

6 The Cogwheel Railway városmajor széchenyi-hegy 60 The Cogwheel Railway (Tram 60) The Cogwheel railway was the fifth of its kind built in Europe; operations started on 24 June The railway transports passengers between Városmajor park near Széll Kálmán tér in the heart of Buda and Széchenyi-hegy in the Buda hills. The vehicles run on a track of almost 4 km, covering a difference in elevation of 315 metres. The single-track route has bypassstations to assist the passing of trains coming from opposite directions. The transportation of bicycles is possible on the cogwheel railway in designated cars for the price of a single ticket. how to get there? A see map Városmajor (2-3 min. from Széll Kálmán tér M) The Cogwheel Railway (fogaskerekű) Open 05:00 23:10 During the day every 20 minutes After 21:00 every 30 minutes At weekends every minutes The Cogwheel Railway (Tram 60) Route Városmajor Széchenyi-hegy, Gyermekvasút Fares Regular BKK tickets and passes are valid

7 enjoy the ride on the river újpest, árpád út & rómaifürdő Haller utca Scheduled public transport boat services BKK commissions scheduled boat lines on the Danube allowing passengers to reach their destinations comfortably while at the same time being able to admire the city s most attractive views from the river. The boats have free wifi connection, snack bars and toilets on board. Three lines operate: D11 and D12 on weekdays, and D13 at weekends. Open Route Fares Public Transport Boat Lines (D11, d12, d13) 06:40 20:30, every minutes D11 (workdays): Újpest, Árpád út Haller utca D12 (workdays): Rómaifürdő Haller utca D13 (weekends): Rómaifürdő Óbudai sziget Margitsziget Haller utca Dedicated one-way single boat tickets on all lines Full fare: HUF 750 Children (under age 15): HUF 550 Budapest Cards are valid on all lines. BKK Budapest-travelcards and Budapest-passes are valid on lines D11 and D12. Scheduled public transport boat services

8 Public Transport Museum in Szentendre Public Transport Museum in Szentendre From the Present to the Past Heritage Lines The public transport vehicles of Budapest have a long history: several types of trams, trolleybuses, buses, metro-cars and suburban trains have served the transport needs of the Hungarian capital s inhabitants over the past 150 years. The Public Transport Museum in the charming town of Szentendre near Budapest, easily reached by suburban railway, has a variety of old Hungarian transport vehicles and other items on display to interest children and adults alike. Besides the museum, heritage tram fans have the opportunity to take vintage rides in the summertime on the most scenic routes of Budapest, for instance on the banks of the Danube and to Hűvösvölgy. Heritage services feature vehicles from the mid-20th century as well as small, wooden-framed trams from the turn of the last century. Please enquire about exact routes and schedules at our Customer Service Centre or check how to get there? see map 4 Szentendre (39 min. from Batthyány tér M+H 37 min. from Margit híd, budai hídfő H) Public Transport Museum in Szentendre Open 1 April 31 October, 10:00 17:00 Location 2000 Szentendre, Dózsa György út 3., directly next to the suburban railway (H5) and regional bus terminus Tickets Adults: HUF 350 Students, pensioners: HUF 280 Photo and video fee: HUF 500 Public Transport Museum in Szentendre

9 Inspiration for what to do next the kaiser(ine) the M1 line the lazy biker the cogwheel railway the classic the funicular the river breezer the public boat service the nature lover the chairlift the forever young transport museum Inspiration for what to do next Inspiration for what to do next

10 maps Szentendre Szentendre János-hegy Zugliget m 30 min. map 3 Normafa 21 21A map 4 Public Transport Museum in szentendre Chairlift MAPS map 2 Funicular Clark Ádám tér 41 Deák Ferenc tér M map 1 Underground Railway Museum MAPS 19

11 Contact Budapesti Közlekedési Központ H-1075 Budapest, Rumbach Sebestyén utca Timetables and Journey planner futar.bkk.hu BKK, 2014 Pocket catalogue Information correct as of 15/10/2014 Real-time info-page customer service