Essential information for travelers heading to Budapest, Hungary

Population: 1,900,000

Altitude: 96 meters/ 315 feet

Tourist Information: Budapest I., Szentháromság tér (Budavár), Tel.: +36 1 488-0475, Fax.: +36 1 488-0474, E-mail: var@budapestinfo.hu 

Driving from:

• Munich: 678km, 420 miles
• Prague: 533km, 330 miles
• Vienna: 243km, 151 miles 

Hotel Booking Service: Tribusz Hotel Service, Apczai ut. 1, Budapest 5th, tel. +36/01/318 3925, fax 317 9099. Available 24 hours.

Arriving by train:

• There is frequent service from Vienna, including 7 direct trains. The trip takes about 3 hours.
• Hungary is part of the Eurailpass system. The 5-country Europass is also good for travel in Hungary, provided one has paid extra to add Austria/Hungary to the basic pass.
• Hungary is also part of the European East Pass.

Arriving by car:

• The drive from Vienna is easy and in some places scenic.
• Do not leave your car unattended on the street and choose a hotel with a secure garage.
• Be sure to inform your rental car company at the time of booking that you will be traveling to Hungary