Getting to Budapest from abroad
The Alphaville concert at MVM Dome on October 30, 2026 is worth a trip. Budapest is well-connected to all major European cities. Here's how to get there.
By air
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) is served by major airlines and budget carriers. Budget airlines with frequent routes:- Ryanair: London, Milan, Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, and dozens more
- Wizz Air: London, Paris, Rome, Brussels, Dortmund, Malmö
- EasyJet: London, Geneva, Basel, Berlin, Edinburgh
| From | Airline | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| —- | —- | —- |
| London | Ryanair/Wizz | €25–80 |
| Berlin | Ryanair/Wizz | €20–60 |
| Milan | Ryanair/Wizz | €20–70 |
| Paris | Wizz/EasyJet | €30–90 |
| Vienna | Ryanair | €20–50 |
| Prague | Ryanair | €20–50 |
Bus 200E to Népliget metro (M3), then 5 min walk. Total: ~40-50 min, ~1,500 Ft.
By train
Budapest Keleti station is a major European rail hub.
| From | Duration | Price range | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|
| —- | —- | —- | —- |
| Vienna | 2h 30min | €19–39 | ÖBB/MÁV |
| Bratislava | 2h 30min | €10–25 | RegioJet/MÁV |
| Prague | 6h 30min | €15–35 | RegioJet/CD |
| Zagreb | 6h | €15–30 | MÁV |
| Belgrade | 7h | €15–25 | MÁV |
| Munich | 6h | €29–69 | ÖBB/MÁV |
| Warsaw | 9h (night train) | €29–49 | PKP |
- RegioJet (Prague, Bratislava): Cheap, comfortable, onboard café
- ÖBB Nightjet (Munich, Berlin): Sleep on the train, arrive in the morning
- Book early on regiojet.com or oebb.at for the best prices
M4 metro to Kálvin tér, transfer to M3 to Népliget. Total: ~20 min.
By bus
FlixBus and RegioJet connect Budapest to most European cities.| From | Duration | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| —- | —- | —- |
| Vienna | 2h 45min | €8–20 |
| Bratislava | 2h 30min | €7–15 |
| Prague | 6h 30min | €12–25 |
| Zagreb | 4h 30min | €12–20 |
| Kraków | 6h | €15–25 |
By car
| From | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| —- | —- | —- |
| Vienna | 240 km | 2h 30min |
| Bratislava | 200 km | 2h |
| Prague | 530 km | 5h |
| Zagreb | 345 km | 3h 30min |
| Munich | 570 km | 5h 30min |
Our recommendation
Best value: FlixBus or RegioJet from neighboring countries (Vienna, Bratislava, Prague). Cheap, comfortable, and the Népliget bus station is right next to MVM Dome. Most comfortable: Train from Vienna or Bratislava — fast, scenic, and central arrival. Best for groups: Drive together and split fuel costs. A car from Prague is ~€40 in fuel one-way.Make it a weekend
Since you're traveling, turn it into a Budapest weekend trip. Concert on Thursday evening, explore the city Friday-Sunday. Hotels near MVM Dome →
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