Transfers in Budapest

Budapest taxi prices and transfers: the regulated 2026 tariff, public transport tickets and private cars to Vienna, Prague, Lake Balaton, Eger and Pécs.

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El-Szállít

Debrecen, Hungary

Debrecen–Budapest Airport shared & VIP transfers

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel
  • Long-distance transfers
  • +1

Főtaxi

Budapest, Hungary

Official Budapest Airport taxi – regulated fares

  • Airport transfers
  • Corporate travel

GETLIMO

Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava to Vienna Airport €60 – 21 vehicles

  • Airport transfers
  • Cross-border transfers
  • Long-distance transfers
  • +2

Paratrans

Budapest, Hungary

Wheelchair-accessible transfers in Budapest

  • Airport transfers
  • Wheelchair-accessible transfers

Getting around Budapest: travel guides

Budapest taxis and private transfers

Budapest has metro, tram and bus lines that cover most sightseeing. Taxis and private transfer firms are useful for heavy luggage, late nights and long trips to Lake Balaton, other Hungarian cities or Vienna.

Budapest taxi prices and tickets

Every Budapest taxi must charge the same regulated tariff. Since 1 August 2026 it is HUF 1,300 to start, HUF 521 per km and HUF 130 per minute, the first rise since January 2023. All licensed taxis use these meter rates, so the price should not change between firms. Public transport tickets cost about HUF 500 for a single, HUF 850 for 90 minutes and HUF 2,750 for a 24-hour travelcard, and a 24-hour Budapest Card costs about HUF 17,990.

Budapest private transfer prices to other cities

  • Vienna: about €198 by car for up to three, or about 2 h 40 by train from Keleti
  • Prague: about €395 by car
  • Siófok: about 105 km, around 1 h 15 by road, longer on summer weekends
  • Lake Balaton: trains from Budapest-Déli reach the lakeside in about 1 h 30 to 2 hours
  • Pécs: shared door-to-door seats about HUF 17,700–19,000 per person
  • Eger: about 2 hours by direct InterCity from Keleti

Coaches to Vienna leave from Kelenföld. One Budapest firm offers chauffeurs by the hour from about €40, with a three-hour minimum. Flying in? See our Budapest Airport transfer guide.

Transfers in Budapest: FAQs

What is the taxi rate in Budapest in 2026?

Since 1 August 2026 it is HUF 1,300 to start, HUF 521 per km and HUF 130 per minute.

How much is a private transfer from Budapest to Vienna?

About €198 per car for up to three people with one Budapest firm.

How long does it take to drive from Budapest to Lake Balaton?

About 1 h 15 to Siófok, though summer weekend traffic on the M7 can add 30–60 minutes.