New Budapest Airport Shuttle to Offer Cheaper Fare and New Downtown Stop
Budapest Airport Shuttle 100E to Become Cheaper for Pass-Holders
According to a recent statement from the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), the Budapest airport shuttle 100E will become more affordable for pass-holders, with a new downtown station added to its route to accommodate the potentially increasing number of passengers.
Pass-holders in Budapest will soon be able to travel on the 100E Budapest Airport shuttle for a significantly lower price than its current cost. The proposal, originally suggested by Dávid Vitézy, a former mayoral candidate supported by Fidesz and the current leader of the Podmaniczky group in the Budapest Municipal Council, has been approved by BKK. The plan is to introduce a discounted ticket priced at HUF 900 (EUR 2.24) for Budapest pass-holders, which is a notable reduction from the current fare of HUF 2,200 (EUR 5.5) for all passengers.
With the expected increase in passenger traffic at the airport and the projected rise in passenger numbers due to the new discounted ticket, BKK anticipates a 35% increase in the utilization of the 100E buses. As a result, the Deák Square-Budapest Airport route will be extended, with the addition of a new station at the Nyugati railway station, according to BKK.
The proposal will be discussed by the Budapest transport committee, where BKK will present its analyses and recommendations on the matter. Dávid Vitézy, Chair of the Committee for Transport, expressed his support for BKK’s proposal in a recent Facebook post, noting that the new price for Budapest pass-holders would bring the cost back to what residents paid seven years ago. Vitézy also highlighted that the line extension would improve service to Budapest Airport for residents living in the Buda hills and settlements along the Esztergom and Vác lines.
Overall, the upcoming changes to the Budapest airport shuttle 100E are expected to benefit both pass-holders and passengers, providing a more affordable and convenient transportation option for those traveling to and from the airport.
