About Budapest
Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. The city is divided into two parts by the approximately 350-meter-wide river Danube: hilly Buda on the west and flat Pest on the east.
Arrival in Budapest
By Plane
Most international visitors are landed at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, which is the main airport of the country.
Transport to the City Centre
To reach the city centre, the following options can be used:
- Taxi
- Public transportation – Two bus lines connect the airport to the city centre: Bus 100E and Bus 200E.
Bus 200E:
- Bus 200E can be taken from the airport and must be ridden to its final stop at Kőbánya-Kispest.
- From there, Metro line M3 can be taken to reach almost any point in the city.
- One ticket is needed for the bus and one for the metro. If metro lines are changed, another ticket is not required.
- This is considered the cheapest option.
Bus 100E:
By Train
Budapest has three major international railway stations, all of which are connected to the metro system:
- Keleti Pályaudvar (Eastern Railway Station) – the largest station, where most international trains arrive. It is connected to metro lines M2 and M4.
- Déli Pályaudvar (Southern Railway Station) – connected to metro line M2.
- Nyugati Pályaudvar (Western Railway Station) – connected to metro line M3.
Getting Around in Budapest
Public transportation in Budapest is operated by BKK. Detailed information, including ticket options, can be found at:
Ticketing and Pricing
- Single tickets can be bought at most stations and metro underpasses from ticket vending machines.
- Tickets can also be purchased online using the BudapestGO mobile application, available here: https://bkk.hu/mobileticket/
Ticket Options
- A single ticket costs 500 HUF and can be used on buses, metros, trams, or trolleybuses for one uninterrupted trip.
- During its validity, transfers are allowed only between metro lines (M1, M2, M3, M4).
- A block of 10 tickets can be purchased for 4500 HUF, which is cheaper per ticket – recommended for groups arriving together.
- Daily, weekly, or 72-hour passes are available and allow unlimited travel on almost all public transportation in the city.
- A monthly Budapest pass for students costs 3450 HUF. If more than 8 single trips are expected, it is economical even for a stay of less than a week.
- A valid EU or EEA student ID is required.
- For non-EU students or adults, a 15-day Budapest pass is available for 5950 HUF:
https://bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/prices/15-day-budapest-pass/
⚠️ Validation is mandatory: Single tickets must always be validated when entering the metro or boarding a bus/tram.
- If not validated, a fine of 12,000 HUF on the spot or 25,000 HUF if paid later will be charged.
- When changing between metro lines underground, no second validation is required.
Public Transport Options
Budapest has a wide and efficient public transport network:
- 4 metro lines (M1, M2, M3, M4), marked by numbers – this is the fastest way to travel and covers the city centre well.
- Several tram lines, which are frequent and scenic.
- Numerous bus lines that serve all districts of the city.
Getting Around by Bike
One of the cheapest and most convenient ways to travel in Budapest is by bike.
The Mol Bubi bike-sharing system can be used with the Mol Bubi mobile app, which requires an internet connection.
Venue
The main venue of ENEN2+ BSc and MSc Nuclear Competition is Budapest University of Technology and Economics Q Building (Magyar Tudósok Körútja 2.). The campus area of the university lies in the city centre, on the west bank of the river Danube.
A map of the campus area is available here.
The other venue is National Institute of Oncology (Kék Golyó utca 13.)
Accommodation
- The organizers do not provide accommodation for the students.
- Expenses related to accommodation should be covered by the ENEN Mobility Grant.
- We recommend searching for offers using:
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Food
The organizers do not provide food for the students, except the coffee breaks and the social dinner (on Tuesday).