Free travel for Ukrainians extended in Budapest: how to use it
The extension of free travel for Ukrainian citizens helps to reduce the financial burden. This initiative is an important step in creating a favorable environment for refugees and demonstrates the city's readiness to help those in need. Find out more about how Ukrainians can enjoy free travel in Budapest
In the Hungarian capital, Budapest, Ukrainian refugees have been extended the opportunity to use public transport for free until September 30, 2024. Except for some routes, travel remains free, according to the Budapest Transport Center.
Free travel for Ukrainians in Budapest extended: details
This benefit was first introduced on March 4, 2022, and has been extended once again until the end of September 2024.
However, from April 1, 2024, it will no longer apply to certain routes of suburban "blue" buses and HÉV trains within the city.
Ukrainian refugees can use this privilege by presenting an appropriate document confirming their identity:
• passport
• identity card
• residence permit;
• student card of foreign students studying in Ukraine;
• any other document from the Ukrainian address of residence for other foreign citizens.
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With these documents you can travel free of charge on all public transport in Budapest, except for:
• 100E express to the airport;
• funicular to the Buda Castle;
• sightseeing flights;
• boats.
The Budapest Transport Company also calls on its passengers to help Ukrainian refugees using public transportation in the city.
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The simultaneous stay of visitors in the hotel lobby not more than one person per 10 square meters of serviceable area is allowed.
Persons can visit hotels and stay there (outside hotel room) only if they wear respirator or face mask (including homemade mask), so that the nose and mouth are covered.
Hotel guests are obliged to keep the 1.5 meters distance.
Online check-in making in advance is recommended to avoid queues at check-in to hotel.
Meals in hotels are provided through meals delivery service to rooms upon prior order or at hotel restaurants situated inside or in open areas, provided the distance of at least 1.5 meters between seats at adjacent tables.
Not more than 4 clients are allowed to stay at the table (excluding children under 14 years old). Unless these tables are separated by a special partition;
Self-serve is not allowed.