Buda and Pest are separated by the Danube, so it's logical that MAHARI exists. This ferry boat service provides boat trips to the islands in the Danube. A hydrofoil service also operates on the Danube between Vienna and Budapest, and Esztergom and Budapest. Ideal if you want to visit another city at some stage. [Read more]

Budapest was the first city in continental Europe to have a metro, only London was earlier. The yellow line still runs and many of the stations' wonderful original details have been preserved. These days two newer metro lines have been added, red and blue, and a fourth line is currently under construction. A ticket for the metro costs around fifty euro cents. The Budapest Card, available for two or three days, gives access to all public transport and a whole string of museums. [Read more]

Budapest has a well-organized and extensive public transport network. The metro, bus and tram run from 04.30 a.m. until 23.15 p.m. If you buy a Budapest Card (credit card size) you can make use of public transport and get free or discounted entrance to the majority of museums and a large number of other attractions. The card is valid for 48 or 72 hours and can be purchased from Toerinform, hotels, information desks and one or two other points that bear the card's logo. Children under the age of five don't need a ticket to travel by public transport as long as they're accompanied by an adult. [Read more]