Public transport

Budapest has an efficient public transport network made up of more than 180 bus, 14 trolleybus, 29 tram, and three metro lines. In general the buses, trams and trolleybuses operate between 4.30 am and 11 pm. The three metro lines intersect at Deak Square in the centre of town. Metros run at 2-15 minute intervals from 4.30 am to 11.10 pm. Due to the construction of metro line No. 4 (scheduled completion date: 2012) there may be intermittent changes to bus and tram services (information: www.metro04. hu). Metro construction work affects the following squares, streets and stations: Kelenfold Railway Station, Tetenyi Road, Bocskai Road, Moricz Zsigmond Circus, Szent Gellert Square, Fővam Square, Kalvin Square, Rakoczi Square, Nepszinhaz Street, Eastern (Keleti) Railway Station. The local suburban train (HEV) can be used to travel out to Csepel Island in the south of the city, and to nearby Szentendre, Godollő and Rackeve. Maps sited at the entrances to metro stations give a comprehensive overview of the entire public transport network in Budapest. Conditions of travel are also included, in German and English. Hungarian citizens (including those who have repatriated to Hungary and persons holding dual nationality) as well as citizens of other Member States of the European Union over the age of 65 years can travel free of charge on BKV Budapest public transport services (except for the funicular, the chair-lift and boat trips) when they present to inspectors a personal identity