The Budapest Metro, serving Hungary’s capital city, is an integral part of Budapest’s public transportation network. It consists of four metro lines, each designated by a color, covering various parts of the city and providing convenient access to key landmarks, attractions, and residential areas.
Budapest Metro Lines:
Yellow Line (M1): Known as the Millennium Underground Railway, it is not only Budapest’s oldest metro line but also the second oldest in Europe after London’s Underground. It connects Vörösmarty tér (Váci Street shopping area) to Mexikói út, passing significant landmarks such as Széchényi Thermal Bath and Heroes’ Square.
Red Line (M2): This line runs from Déli pályaudvar (Southern Railway Station) to Örs vezér tere, with important stops including Kossuth Lajos tér (Parliament) and Keleti pályaudvar (Eastern Railway Station).
Green Line (M3): Extending from Újpest-Központ to Kőbánya-Kispest, it was opened most recently among the lines in March 2014. Notable stations include Fővám tér (near the Great Market Hall) and Kálvin tér (near the Hungarian National Museum).
Blue Line (M4): The newest addition, it connects Kelenföld vasútállomás to Keleti pályaudvar, passing through Nyugati pályaudvar (West End City Center).
Notable Stops for Popular Attractions:
- Parliament: Kossuth Lajos tér (Red Line)
- Széchényi Thermal Bath: Széchényi fürdő (Yellow Line)
- Váci Street (shopping): Vörösmarty tér (Yellow Line)
- Heroes’ Square: Hősök tere (Yellow Line)
- Big Market Hall: Fővám tér (Green Line)
- West End City Center: Nyugati pályaudvar (Blue Line)
- Arena Plaza: Keleti pályaudvar (Red/Green Line)
- Hungarian State Opera: Opera (Yellow Line)
- Puskás Arena/Budapest Sportarena: Puskás Ferenc Stadion (Red Line)C
- astle: Széll Kálmán tér (Red Line, followed by bus or walking)
- Hungarian National Museum: Astoria (Red Line), Kálvin tér (Blue/Green Line)
Old Budapest Metro Map:
You can explore historical maps of Budapest’s metro system for a deeper understanding of its evolution and development.
Contact Information:
For any inquiries regarding the Budapest Metro, you can contact customer service at +36 1 258 46361. For more details please visit its website. Explore additional metro lines across Europe
