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Eastern Railway Station
(Keleti pályaudvar)
Rail Station
Budapest VII. kerülete, Budapest
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Carl GriffinDecember 31, 2015Look out for the statues of George Stephenson and James Watt above the main entrance. They were two influencial British engineers who help pioneer the railways.
Avoid taxis right outside and taxis being offered inside AT ALL COSTS! Call an official company, e.g. +3612222222, +3612111111, +3615555555, etc. Check the web, western station should be ~2KHUF MAX!
Majed AlashariMarch 3, 2019Budapest train station for the north. From here you can take trains to Vienna, Munich, Prague and other European cities. It is old station with 9 platforms and big screen that display destination.
Kemal DanismanOctober 20, 2013As someone already has said, Mos Eisley! The ticket office for international trains is by platform 6, take a waiting ticket from the machines on the walls, but get the right ticket!
Sam HDecember 21, 2015Open air space so can be cold waiting for trains. If buying an international ticket on premise allow 30-40m. Can be very busy and you need to get a ticket to wait in line (like at a deli).
Veljanova🦊July 4, 2016All international tickets (To Prague, Munich, Slovakia and so on) work within a month from the date of purchase. Turns are not small therefore it is better to buy tickets in advance.
Alexander MyskinSeptember 21, 2014Got much better during last 5 years. Now has free WiFi, international ticket office with an e-line, some ticket machines for local trains.
Do not use the official money-changer stands inside the station! Go outside and you will find places with a much better changing rates than inside!!
Iakov VSeptember 16, 2013One of the machines to print international tickets booked online is located near the main entrance (enter and turn right)
One of the 4 main train stations. International connections to Austria and towards south. Temporarily trains to CZ and SK depart from Nyugati palyaudvar.
NEVER exhchange money at the exchange offices in the station. They change at a very low rate. Go and find one in the city.
Chris RustedApril 28, 2017Not the greatest. Spend as little time here as possible. For a snack on your outgoing trip the PK Bakery kiosk is excellent.
D OOctober 2, 2014Really beautiful old train station. This is where you arrive if you take the train from Vienna.
AlexSeptember 8, 2014About buying tickets. They dont speak english so write what your want and show them or use your phone screen. International tickets can be found on the left side.
Nice station which however needed reconstruction. free wifi
Fairil YeoJanuary 18, 2016Beware those who try and help you with your bag down and take you straight to the taxi. It's an expensive service.
Szilveszter DèkànyJanuary 5, 2014Don't miss the Lotz frescos, they are amazing. Main entrance -> 100 meters on the left
buy your international ticket at the wasteels office at platform 8. no waiting line and the price is the same as at the international ticket office- Whereas the MÁV still issues handwritten international tickets, you have to reserve 30-45 min. for this during the rush days.
Meshal Al HarthiOctober 22, 2014Always tell your friends or anyone u know not to take taxis that r waiting outside, don't trust them at all, just call a taxi company. I hope the government do something about that.
Balazs GyemantJanuary 12If you have a first class domestic/international ticket, enjoy the complimentary lounge by platform 9.
Not that horrible as some of you are saying. There are security personal always available. This is a big city too so better be cautios that is all. Its not Mordor...
s@mSeptember 12, 2013Lockers for luggage r available downstairs, diagonal from the massive ticket windows. Although there's nothing 2C in the 'hood around the station (as of Sep 2013), don't plan 2 spend too hours here.
Shamus WilsonJanuary 4, 2015Taxi drivers are crooked at the train station.. Will charge 2-3 times as much to use and only cash. Avoid them from Keleti
Eduardo MolinaMay 8, 2012International ticket sales have a special office, to the left after you walk in through the main entrance. Grab a ticket and wait...
Catch the red metro to deák tér (3rd stop) and there ask for Kazicnzy street, which is full of pubs&clubs!
Sony JoySeptember 14, 2014No nearby escalators from the metro up to the railway terminal. Tough task for those with big bags!
Magdalena MrázkováSeptember 11, 2015The train station once must had been inpressive, now is just plain scary. The international ticket office seems to employ solely people who don't like tourists and are not afraid to show it
TasyMay 22, 2014Do not buy anything here.Call a friend to pick you up & get out of here a.s.a.p.Wait inside ArenaPlaza if you have to spend some time nearby.Not safe here when the night comes.
Gabriella KoritárOctober 21, 2014Free wifi in the McDonald's across the street, do not change your money there. The renovation for the square is really nice.
Thomas CraenenFebruary 17, 2016This place is extremely crowded and blazingly hot in summer. The platforms are announced only very briefly before train departure.
L bombJuly 3, 2011There's a metro, bus and tram. Plenty of options - don't take taxi. Go all the way down to buy metro tickets. They take visa.
Mennan BërvenikuSeptember 9, 2012Beauiful building, yet awful service! The working staff always tending to get angry, insufficient English knowledge, very few English explanations at the whole area and above all - DIRTY! :-(
Ed M SawyerOctober 15, 2010Take the bus if possible, try not to take the cab offers! They'll rip you off!! The bus is fast, cheap and efficient!!
VARGA BARNAAugust 24, 2013Mocskos, lepukkant, szégyen. Jegyet csak alul, kurva lassan vehetsz. Borzalom!
Peter ChauFebruary 11, 2019it is not modern train station snd needs renovation, but the currency change shop inside cheats visitors makes us angry and disappointed.
Yeany DahlanNovember 2, 2011Check the number of the coach first (written on the outside) before finding the seat.
Beautiful building! See it! /Arrive in time, because there are far tracks!/
Well, this a train station, where trains departure and arrive.... not much to say about it. :)
Bazmeg ezek a railjetek....áhh ejakuállok tőlük Europa a balkánban! Firstclass,businessclass,restaurant...áhh Omega!!!!
Dont change money at arabs, dont grab a taxi, watch your values, dont walk up n down alone with phone in your hand :)
Ádám HApril 12, 2011Never take a taxi standing by the exit, if you need one, order it by phone because those standing there will rob you!
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