The public transportation system within Budapest and from Budapest to major provincial centers is reliable, efficient, speedy and reasonably priced.
Many people rely upon public transportation in Hungary.
Many expatriates rely upon public transportation in Hungary, especially for commuting to work in the city. The BKV or Budapest City Transport, the capital's public transport system, runs a very efficient system, which includes the Metro, trams, buses, trolleybuses and suburban railways. Hours of operation are from 0430 to 2300, with some late night hours on certain lines. Flat-fare tickets, purchased before travel, are available from tobacconists, kiosks, metro stations, bus terminals or ticket dispensers. A single ticket is valid for a single journey on one line.