Budapest Guide
Getting around
Budapest's metro trains, buses and trams reach most areas of interest to tourists, while the outer suburbs are well served by the overground HÉV rail network. Services operate generally between 5am and 11pm, and there are also night-time buses covering much of the city. Locals will tell you that standards are falling, and more cuts in services are certainly expected, but public transport is still efficient and covers most of the city.
Because validating your ticket can be complex and is easy to forget, it's best to get a travel pass if you're staying for more than half a day. For up-to-date prices check the wesite of the Budapest Transport Company (BKV; 
www.bkv.hu ) for information on routes and prices before travelling.