Getting Around

It's just as easy to get to Hungary as it is to get about the nation. Hungary's train network is excellent, with trains that are on level with, if not better than, those of Austria. However, the most significant disadvantage of the train system is that most cross-country excursions require a transfer in Budapest. Because the network is so centralized, it's feasible to go quite a distance in the incorrect direction to reach the capital.

Although the air conditioning in trains and buses does not always operate, public transportation in Hungary is inexpensive and quite reliable. The most difficult aspect of collecting information is that English is not universally spoken.

Within the city, Budapest has a well-developed public transportation system that includes metro, trams, and buses. In fact, Budapest is home to continental Europe's oldest electrified subterranean metro, which is still a marvel to behold. Trams connect the southern metropolis of Szeged, with local bus services connecting smaller places.