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.
per vedere il cambio della guardia dove devo posizionarmi se sono al castello di buda
Cara Isabella,
Se desidera assistere al cambio della guardia al Castello di Buda, Le consigliamo di posizionarsi nella piazza davanti al Palazzo Sándor. La cerimonia si svolge proprio davanti all’ingresso principale del palazzo, da dove si può avere la visuale migliore.
Il cambio della guardia avviene generalmente ogni giorno, ogni ora, dalle 9:00 alle 17:00. La cerimonia delle 12:00 è particolarmente suggestiva, poiché è accompagnata dalla musica.
È consigliabile arrivare con 10–15 minuti di anticipo per assicurarsi un buon posto, soprattutto nei periodi più affollati.
Le auguriamo una splendida visita e una piacevole permanenza a Budapest!
Hello!
We are a family of four with a 9-month-old baby in a stroller. I would like to know the easiest way to get to Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion with the least amount of stairs. Is it better to take bus 16 or use the granit lift?
Is it a walkable distance between Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion?
Thank you very much!
Dear Nafpliotou,
Thank you for your message. For families with a stroller, the easiest way to reach Buda Castle is by Bus 16, which takes you directly up to the Castle District without stairs. The Gránit Lift from Clark Ádám Square is also a great, stroller-friendly option with easy access to the top.
Once there, it’s an easy 10–15 minute walk between Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion along mostly flat, cobblestone streets.
Hello! I was wondering what time the escalators to the castle open. I want to get up to the castle for sunrise.
Dear Nick,
Thank you for your message.
The escalators leading up to Buda Castle (located near the Castle Garden Bazaar/Várkert Bazár) typically start operating around 10:00 AM, so unfortunately they won’t be available early in the morning for a sunrise visit.
However, there are alternative ways to reach the Castle before sunrise:
Walking: You can access the Castle District on foot via several pedestrian routes. The Clark Ádám Square side (near the Chain Bridge) offers a steep but scenic walk up the Hunyadi János road or the stairs beside the funicular.
Bus 16: This public bus runs from Deák Ferenc Square up to the Castle District. While it starts early, please check the exact schedule for the day of your visit on the BKK (Budapest public transport) website or app.
We hope you enjoy the sunrise — the view from the Castle is truly stunning at that time of day!