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.
I am the Meetings Manager for the International Neural Network Society, the premiere organization for individuals interested in a theoretical and computational understanding of the brain.
We will hold our 2019 Annual Meeting in Budapest and are looking for a venue to have our Gala Dinner. The dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, 17 July 2019 for approximately 600 people with table service from a pre fixed menu. We also require a stage, microphone and podium as awards will be presented.
I am wondering if you have space to accommodate this request. If so please respond with the approximate costs so that I may present to the committee.
Thank you and kind regards,
Dear Regina,
thank you, we will soon be in touch with you via email.
I am interested in the tour below for my wife and me on Saturday evening June 9th.
If we the pay the 170 Euro price for two people is the walking portion of the tour private for just the two of us?
Do we speaking English speaking guide when we book?
Thanks,
Gary
Thank you for your email.
The Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise tour runs twice a day, morning & afternoon.
Morning: 10.30 am – 2 pm
Afternoon: 4 pm – 7.30 pm
It includes:
2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Castle District
Professional Guide
5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Funicular ride (Ticket included)
1 hour Public Guided Cruise on River Danube (not private)
Audio Guide in 30 Languages (on boat)
1 Welcome Soft Drink on board
AC/Heated Boat
Free WiFi aboard Cruise
UNESCO World Heritage Sights
Booking needs to be 3 days prior, maybe that was the reason why you could not make the reservation.
Currently, bookings can be made for 30 April.
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
Thanks,
Gary
The Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise tour runs twice a day, morning & afternoon.
Morning: 10.30 am – 2 pm
Afternoon: 4 pm – 7.30 pm
It includes:
2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Castle District
Professional Guide
5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Funicular ride (Ticket included)
1 hour Public Guided Cruise on River Danube (not private)
Audio Guide in 30 Languages (on boat)
1 Welcome Soft Drink on board
AC/Heated Boat
Free WiFi aboard Cruise
UNESCO World Heritage Sights
Booking needs to be 3 days prior, maybe that was the reason why you could not make the reservation.
Currently, bookings can be made for 30 April.
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
Hello Gary,
thank you for your email.
The walking part is a 2h Private Walking Tour in Castle District. It is a private walking tour where you are able to choose the language of the live guide during booking (on the booking form).
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
Thank you. That is exactly the information I needed.
Gary
One more question. Where does the tour end? I am trying to figure out how far we will be from the Chain Bridge where our hotel is located.
Gary
Dear Gary,
the cruise ends 5 min walk from the city center, at Dock 7 on Vigado Square, Budapest, District V: http://goo.gl/eO8ipp
I need more clarification about Buda Castle tour + Funicular Ride and River Cruise.
we are 2 adults and 1 child.
The Tour includes morning and afternoon or have we to choose the period?
On the website , when I try to book the tour, it allows me to choose the day neither the time.
Could you give me more details?
Thank you
Hello Carmine,
thank you for your email.
The Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise tour runs twice a day, morning & afternoon.
Morning: 10.30 am – 2 pm
Afternoon: 4 pm – 7.30 pm
It includes:
2 hour Private Guided Walking Tour in Castle District
Professional Guide
5 Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Funicular ride (Ticket included)
1 hour Public Guided Cruise on River Danube (not private)
Audio Guide in 30 Languages (on boat)
1 Welcome Soft Drink on board
AC/Heated Boat
Free WiFi aboard Cruise
UNESCO World Heritage Sights
Booking needs to be 3 days prior, maybe that was the reason why you could not make the reservation.
Currently, bookings can be made for 30 April.
Booking:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/buda-castle-tour-funicular-ride-river-cruise/
I hope I could be of help.
Hi I want to know if we can take the Funicular just for Buda Castle and not take the cruise with it. Can you tell me the price for the same?
Hello Sonal,
thank you for your email.
Yes, of course.
A single ticket is HUF 1,200, while a return ticket is HUF 1,800. The Funicular is free for children under the age of 3.
I hope I could be of help.
Good morning.
Museums and buildings will be open the 1st of May?
What about tours as well?
Dear Giovanni,
yes, the museums and the tours are also available on May 1.
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Dear Pyotr,
with Media Inquiries please contact the Buda Castle Municipality, District I. Customer Service directly: ugyfelszolgalat[at]budavar.hu
Hello
We will come there in april and do you have free enterence day or hour?Thanks for answerin:)
Dear Nil,
The courts and open areas of the Castle District are open 24/7 and can be visited free of charge.
Hello, we are 3 Adults and I am Planning to Book the Buda Castle Tour with Funicular Ride and River Cruise. For the 2 h walking Buda castle Tour , is it a private tour or group tour? As we prefer a group tour
Dear Appy,
the 2h walking tour part is private, while the river cruise is a public program.
Good morning,
I am a teacher of an Italian high school. On March 14th at 9.30, according to our tour program, we should visit Buda Castle and eventually the national gallery. We already have the guide. I wanted to know if it’s better to book for 35 people or not.
Thanks for the reply
Raffaella Cappelli
Hello!
I’m Lucas, from Brazil.
I would like to know if it will be possible to visit de castle in the days 24, 25 and 26 of December 2018.
I’m looking forward to know the castle!
Best regards,
Lucas
Dear Lucas,
thank you for your inquiry.
The Castle District and the courts of the Buda Castle Palace are open 24/7 for visit. Please note though, that the museums inside the Castle building (National Gallery and Budapest History Museum) and further attractions might be closed during these day.
Although the opening hours for the upcoming Christmas season have not been confirmed yet, they most probably will be similar to last year’s opening hours, which can be checked on the following page: https://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/