Hungary — Transportation Guide for Students

Hungary has an efficient and affordable public transportation system. Students can easily travel within cities and across the country using buses, trams, metros, and trains — many at discounted fares with a valid student ID.

🚇 Public Transport in Cities

• Budapest offers metro, trams, buses, trolleybuses, and HEV suburban trains
• Other student-friendly cities like Debrecen, Szeged, and Pécs have trams and local buses
• Monthly student pass in Budapest: ~HUF 3,450 (€9)
• 🌐 bkk.hu, dkv.hu

🚆 Intercity Travel

• Trains operated by MÁV — student discounts available with Hungarian student card
• Long-distance buses: Volánbusz, FlixBus for regional and international routes
• Discounted student train tickets: up to 50% off with ISIC or local student card
• 🌐 jegy.mav.hu, flixbus.com

🚲 Biking & E-Scooters

• Budapest has bike lanes and bike-sharing services like MOL Bubi
• E-scooters available via apps like Lime and Tier
• 🌐 molbubi.bkk.hu

💡 Tip: Always carry your student ID to avail discounts. Download apps like BKK FUTÁR or MÁV app for real-time schedules and e-tickets.