Transport guide · Hungary
Getting to Hungaroring
How to reach Hungaroring in Budapest by public transport — nearest airports, train and shuttle connections, transport cards, and essential race day tips. All information is route-based (not time-specific) and accurate year-round.
Quick summary
- ✈️ BUD — 30km · 100E bus to Deák tér, then HÉV suburban train
- 📍 City to circuit — HÉV H8 from Keleti
- 💳 Transport card — Budapest Card
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) (BUD)
30km from Hungaroring
100E bus to Deák tér, then HÉV suburban train
Bus 100E from airport to Deák Ferenc tér (30 min, 1,100 HUF — exact change or Budapest Card). Metro Line M2 to Keleti Station (3 stops). HÉV H8 from Keleti to Mogyoród/Hungaroring during race weekend (25 min). Standard Budapest metro ticket valid on the HÉV within city zones.
💡 Tip: During Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, BKK (Budapest transport) runs additional HÉV services directly to the circuit. Look for 'Hungaroring' destination boards on platforms at Keleti.
From Budapest city centre to Hungaroring
The Hungaroring is 20km northeast of Budapest in Mogyoród. The HÉV suburban railway (line H8) provides direct access from Keleti Station during race weekend.
HÉV H8 from Keleti
HÉV suburban railway runs from Keleti Station (Budapest Metro M2 and M4 hub) northeast toward Mogyoród. During the Hungarian GP, trains stop at the circuit entrance. Normal ticket + HÉV supplement required for journeys outside Budapest city zone.
💡 Tip: The HÉV can be very crowded on race day — try to travel more than 1 hour before the scheduled start. The return journey post-race has long platform queues.
💳 Transport card — Budapest Card
24h (4,990 HUF) or 72h (9,990 HUF) card covers unlimited travel on Metro, trams, and buses within Budapest. Valid on the 100E airport bus. Not valid on HÉV beyond the city boundary (to Mogyoród) — buy a separate HÉV ticket.
4,990–14,990 HUF
Race day notes
- ·July in Budapest is hot — 28–35°C. The Hungaroring grandstands have very limited shade. Water bottles and sun protection are essential.
- ·The Hungarian Grand Prix is one of the most relaxed races on the calendar — the atmosphere in Budapest is festive and welcoming.
- ·Budapest prices are very reasonable by Western European standards — restaurants and bars in the city are excellent value.
Live journey planners
For real-time departure times, use one of these planners — they always reflect the current timetable.
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