By Plane:
Carriers:
International Airports:
• Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): Located about 16 kilometers southeast of Budapest city center.
• Flights to Budapest: Direct flights from major European cities, including London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, and Barcelona, as well as intercontinental flights from North America, Asia, and the Middle East.
Airport Transfer Options:
• Airport Shuttle: Shared shuttle services and private transfers are available from the airport to the city center.
• Important Note: Roundtrip transfer Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport - Novotel Hotel- Budapest Ferenc
• Liszt Airport can be provided for participants who received the accommodation service from Serenas Group (Official Agent of the VAI Meeting) together with announced accommodation fees.
• Public Transport: Bus 100E connects the airport to Deák Ferenc Square in central Budapest.
• Taxi and Ride-Sharing: Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available at the airport.
By Train:
International Trains:
• From Vienna, Austria: Direct trains run frequently between Vienna and Budapest (duration approximately 2.5-3 hours).
• From Prague, Czech Republic: Direct trains connect Prague and Budapest (duration around 6-7 hours).
• From Bratislava, Slovakia: Direct trains from Bratislava to Budapest (duration approximately 2-2.5 hours)
• From Munich, Germany: There are direct train connections from Munich to Budapest (duration around 6-7 hours).
Domestic Trains:
• From other Hungarian cities: Budapest is well-connected by rail to major cities within Hungary, including Debrecen, Szeged, and Pécs.
Train Stations in Budapest:
• Keleti (Eastern) Railway Station: Main international and domestic hub located in Pest.
• Nyugati (Western) Railway Station: Another major station, located close to the city center in Pest.
• Déli (Southern) Railway Station: Situated in Buda, serves regional and some international routes.
By Car:
From Nearby Countries:
• From Vienna, Austria: Drive along the E60/A4 highway, approximately 2.5-3 hours.
• From Bratislava, Slovakia: Take the E75/D2 highway, around 2 hours.
• From Prague, Czech Republic: Via the D1 and E65 highways, approximately 5-6 hours.
• From Munich, Germany: Drive via the A94 and A3 highways, around 6-7 hours.
Distance from Budapest to the main European cities:
1. Vienna, Austria: Approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) to the west.
2. Prague, Czech Republic: Approximately 525 kilometers (326 miles) to the northwest.
3. Berlin, Germany: Approximately 770 kilometers (478 miles) to the north.
4. Bratislava, Slovakia: Approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) to the northwest.
5. Warsaw, Poland: Approximately 550 kilometers (342 miles) to the northeast.
6. Rome, Italy: Approximately 1,220 kilometers (758 miles) to the southwest.
7. Paris, France: Approximately 1,350 kilometers (839 miles) to the west.
8. Madrid, Spain: Approximately 2,400 kilometers (1,491 miles) to the southwest.
9. London, United Kingdom: Approximately 1,600 kilometers (994 miles) to the northwest.
10. Athens, Greece: Approximately 1,050 kilometers (652 miles) to the southeast.
These distances are approximate and can vary depending on the specific route taken and mode of transportation (e.g., car, train, or plane).
