Hungary Transport Options

TRAVEL ADVICE

Visa Requirements

Hungary has joined the Schengen agreement, meaning you can enter on a European Union..

Travel Health

The standard of public medical facilities in Hungary's large cities is reasonable. In..

Local Currency

The currency in Hungary is known as the Forint. The bills come in 20000, 10000, 5000..

Weather

Spring is a glorious time to visit Hungary. The weather is mild and travellers have not..

Local Customs

Hungary is a tip-conscious society, and nearly everyone will tips waiters and taxi..

Languages

The Hungarian language is a rich expressive language. It is a Uralic language and very..

Transport Options

Hungary's international airport is Budapest Ferihegy Airport in Budapest. The airport is..

Travel Tips

Mainly the crime to tourists is limited to pick-pocketing.The other is cheating on prices..

Local Food

Hungarian food is very tasty and spicy. The national spice is paprika, made from ground..

Local Timezones

Hungary is in the Central European Time zone, being one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time..

Dutyfree Limits

If you are over 16 years of age the following may be imported into Hungary without..

Transport Options

Hungary's international airport is Budapest Ferihegy Airport in Budapest. The airport is only 16 km from the city. It has all the facilities needed for your travel car-hire, banks/bureaux de change, shops, hotel reservation desks restaurants and post office. The two other airports are Airport Debrecen in Debrecen and FlyBalaton Airport in Sarmellek. The National Airline is Malev Hungarian Airlines you will find their website at http://www.malev.hu.

It is very easy to travel to Hungary by train you will find all train travel info at the national train company site of http:// www.elvira.hu of MÁV.

If you are planning to come to Hungary by road in a car then you must make sure that you have an International Motor Insurance Cardand that it is valid for Hungary. You will also need a copy of your Vehicle Registration and a Power of Attorney from the vehicles owner if the car if it is not your own. The border guards are very strict about allowing cars through without these documents. If driving into Hungary, ensure that the border crossing on the route you choose allows the passage of foreigners. Also some smaller crossings close in the afternoon for the night.

Normally roads have a speed limit of 90 km/h on highways and roads between cities and 50 km/h inside the city. It is a requirement to drive with headlights on in Hungary, even during the day. There is a zero tolerance policy for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Hungary has several international bus lines.

It is possible to enter Hungary by international shipping lines on the Danube or Tisza rivers. There is a scheduled hydrofoil service on the Danube to and from Vienna and Bratislava daily between early April and early November

Highlights of Hungary

Budapest Information

Hungary's stunning capital, Budapest is located in the central north of the country on the Danube River in central..

Pécs Information

Lying at the edge of the Mecsek mountains in south-west Hungary, the beautiful city of Pécs is a destination..

Great Synagogue Information

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