Budapest Airport bus may become much cheaper but more crowded

The 100E Budapest Airport bus is probably the most popular travel option for tourists coming to Budapest or going home from the Hungarian capital. The leadership of Budapest increased its fee in two steps, but Hungarians (or foreigners living or working in Hungary) can use the bus with the same conditions as tourists, paying a high fee for it, which is what former mayoral candidate and city council member Dávid Vitézy would like to change. Furthermore, Orbán’s Fidesz would increase the line’s frequency.

Budapest Airport bus can become cheaper

The 100E Budapest Airport bus is probably the quickest option to travel from Budapest’s downtown to Budapest Airport and vice versa, especially in the busiest hours of the day. The bus commuted on the high-speed road between Köki metro station and Vecsés, allowing 70 km/h travel speed. One of the main disadvantages of the high-speed route is that it only has one lane, so in case of an accident, it becomes blocked, which is why the Hungarian government plans to expand it; however, it could not find the money for that project.

The Fidesz leadership of Budapest introduced the 100E Budapest Airport bus in 2017 for HUF 900 (EUR 2.20), which was an expensive ticket even then. However, the leftist leadership of the capital increased that fee in two steps. Now, you must pay HUF 2,200 (EUR 5.37) for a ticket valid on the bus. Even if you are a pass holder, you have to pay that price.