Getting to Budapest
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.
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.
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).
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).