To my surprise and delight, we were informed that seniors (I believe 65 and over) ride mass transit for free. Rick Steves needs to add this to the Budapest guide book. My wife (not a senior) used a ticket for every ride, and transit officials checked for the ticket about half the time. I walked with her, and they didn't even give me a second glance, let alone ask to see my ticket. This is a great deal!
Posted by
Washington DC
29657 posts
It's not just in Budapest. Intercity trains are also free, though if you want a seat reservation, there will be a charge for that.
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
24282 posts
And the public transportation in every city is free. The seat reservations on the trains are optional and cost 600 ft or about $2.00 (testing my memory).
It's one of the reasons it's so affordable to live here. I haven't driven a car, owned a car, insured a car, repaired a car or put gas in a car in 3 years; and I can get any place in town in about 30 minutes with no more than 10 minutes of walking.
Posted by
Minnesota🌲
10466 posts
It is a great deal. I loved it. I had my passport with me just in case and the first time I was stopped in the train station, I started pulling it out and she just waved me on. Evidently I look like I’m over 65. The nerve! 🤣🤣🤣
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
24282 posts
acraven, I know you meant trains between cities, but so people dont get confused "intercity" IC trains are a type; yes free, but the RJ's and RJX's are free too. Well the RJ and RJX will make you buy a seat assignment for some reason and its 650 ft or about 2 dollars.