Buda Castle Buda Castle, Budapest
The Buda Castle is located on top of the Castle Hill on the Buda side of the river Danube. Despite the elevated location, it is very easily accessible on foot, or by public transport.
How can I get to Buda Castle Budapest?
Walking up to Buda Castle
There are several ways to reach the Buda Castle on foot. Below, we show you two different routes to choose from:
Gentle Hill Walk
Steep Hill Walk
If you prefer to discover the Castle District on foot, why not try one of the Buda Castle Walking Tours?
For even easier access, there are some elevators around the Buda Castle Hill.
Click here to see the locations of the elevators with GPS coordinates
School Stairs (Iskola Lepcso): GPS 47.503715, 19.033587
Granit Stairs (Granit Lepcso): GPS 47.500522, 19.032373
Bus Route up to Buda Castle
You can also access the Buda Castle by public transportation. Please find the bus services below:
From Pest Side (City Center)
From Buda Side
Fun ways of getting up to the Castle Hill
Funicular / Cable Car
You can reach the top of the Hill and get directly to the Royal Palace, using the Funicular. It starts from next to the Tunnel at Clark Adam Square. Please note that usually there are queues built up for the Funicular, with possible waiting time of 30 minutes.
Hi,
We (2 pax) will be in Budapest for a day tomorrow (19/12/2016) and departing early on 20/12/2016.
We would like to check if we can make it in time for the Buda Castle Wine Tasting at such short notice on 19/12/2016 afternoon.
Sincerely hope to make it for the tour and appreciate your fast response.
Regards
Hello Jeremy,
we are terribly sorry that we could not respond you in a timely manner. Please note though that the Faust Wine Cellar is fully booked on most days (currently there are only some available tables left for Dec 27 and 28 only). Table reservation is required min. 3 days in advance. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Dear Buda castle tours,
I wanted to know if the budget buda castle tour includes a visit in the gallery and museum inside the castle.
Thank you beforehand,
Natali
Hello Natali, the budget tour does not include a visit inside the Gallery or the Museum, however, the cheapest way to get inside the Buda Castle is to buy a ticket on the spot after the tour. Alternatively, you can save on the entrance fees, if you buy a 24h Budapest Card, which includes the Budget Tour, and both entries for €17 (this price is until 2017 spring).
Hope this helps to save on the tour / entry fees.
Interested in the short white wine tasting on December 5, 2016. Can we do any later than 2:00pm? Would preferably want something around 4 or 6:00pm. Would like confirmation before booking. Thanks very much.
Dear Alexandria,
unfortunately online booked wine tastings have a fix starting time at 2 pm. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi, i will go in budapest in christmas time.
I would like know if castle is open from 25-26 december.
Thank you
Dear Tatiana,
The courts, courtyards of the Buda Castle are open day and night, 24/7.
The Christmas Opening hours of the 2 institutes inside the Royal Palace are the following:
National Gallery:
Dec 25: closed
Dec 26: 10am – 6pm
Budapest History Museum:
Dec 25: 10am – 6pm
Dec 26: closed
Hi I was trying to book adult and child tickets for Castle tour, Funicular and Cruise for 10th september and it was not allowing me too. Is there anywhere else I can buy tickets from
Dear Pankaj,
Unfortunately advance booking is required to be able to participate in the tour. The tour can be booked min. 3 days in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
Hello there. I would like to know does Budapest Castle and its museums accept the ICOM card please?
thank you
Dear Kenneth,
I would like to confirm that the entry is free for ICOM card holders in the National Gallery and the History Museum as well.
Hello , how much it costs to enter the buda castle. i will be in budapest october 9 till october 15. and please tell me if i can buy ticket on the spot.thank you
Hello Elie,
Currently the Royal Palace (aka the Buda Castle) is the home of the National Gallery and the Budapest History Museum, therefore, the entry fee of the buildings of the Buda Castle is identical with the entry fees of the Gallery and the Museum. Yes, you can buy the tickets on the spot.
National Gallery:
Full price: HUF 1,800 per Adult
Discount price: HUF 900 per Student / Senior Citizen
Or FREE entry with Budapest Card (http://budapestcards.com/)
History Museum:
ow / High Season prices
Adults: 1800 / 2000 HUF
Visitors aged 6-26: 900/ 1000 HUF
Visitors aged 62-70: 900/ 1000 HUF
Or FREE entry with Budapest Card (http://budapestcards.com/)
Hi team, I am trying for they Buda Castle & Matthias Church Tour on 11-sep. We are 2 aduly and i child. There is no option to book in that combination. Could you suggest how can i book for 2 adult and i child
Hi Krishna,
thank you for your comment, you were absolutely right. I have now added the option to book adults and children together. You can make your booking now on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-matthias-church-tour/
Hi, Will it be possible to reach Buda Castle by bus and come DOWN using Funicular (one way)
Hello Saroj,
Funicular tickets are sold for 2 ways (up and down).
If you wish to use it for a single way only you can use the other way for a year from the purchase date.
Hi, I am planning to visit Budapest. I want to do Castle Tour & Funicular & Cruise but the only problem is that I can not pay in euros as my bank account is in sterling pounds. Is there any other way of booking this guided tour with you?
Hello Sibgha,
this is not a problem at all, as payments are made via Paypal, and Paypal will convert the amount.
Hi, I would like to ask if there will be a craft festival on the castle in between August 17-20, 2019.
Hello,
We are two journalists from Poland. From Monday 25 July to Friday 29 July we will be in Budapest. We would like to describe the most interesting places of Budapest, and at least part of them because there are so many. Whether they would be possible to free entrance for two people these days to your interiors?
Please reply to email feedback.
Regards,
Artur Rakowski
Dear Artur,
thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately we cannot offer free entries for media representatives.
In case you wish to visit more places and attractions in Budapest, please let me recommend you to buy a Budapest Card, which entitles you to have several discounts, and also it provides free entry to the National Gallery and to the History Museum. Buying Budapest Card: http://budapestcards.com/