Budapest Metro Service Update: Multiple Stations to be Skipped Next Week!
Budapest Metro Line M1 to Operate on a Shortened Route During Easter Maintenance
Metro line M1, the oldest metro line in Budapest, will undergo maintenance works over the Easter holiday, resulting in a shortened route for passengers. This historic metro line connects Vörösmarty Square in the 5th district to the City Park (Városliget) and Mexikói Street. It holds the title of being the first underground on the European mainland and the second oldest subway in the world after the London Underground. Inaugurated by Emperor Franz Joseph on May 3, 1896, the M1 metro line has a rich history dating back to April 1896.
From April 22 to April 27, passengers traveling on the M1 metro line will need to use replacement buses between the Deák Ferenc Square and Oktogon stations. As a result, the metro will skip stops at Bajcsy Zsilinszky Road station, known for its proximity to the Saint Stephen Basilica, and the Opera station near Andrássy Avenue. The Budapest Transport Company (BKK) advised travelers that the Vörösmarty Square station, famous for its Christmas fairs, will also be inaccessible, but can be reached from Deák Ferenc Square with a short walk.
To continue their journey, passengers can catch the metro from Oktogon to the Mexikói Road station. Additionally, bus routes 105 or 210 are available as an alternative mode of transportation during this period.
Despite the service changes, travelers are reminded to plan ahead and utilize the replacement buses and alternative transportation options provided by BKK. For more information on the maintenance works and service changes on the M1 metro line, passengers can visit the official website of the Budapest Transport Company.
