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Budapest Group Travel Card: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

  • 2023-10-23 2023-10-23

Traveling to Budapest with a group and looking for an easy and cost-effective way to get around the city? Look no further than the Budapest Group Travel Card! In this comprehensive guide, we will cover everything you need to know about this convenient travel option, from what it is and how it works to where and how to purchase it. Let’s dive in!

What is the Budapest Group Travel Card?

The Budapest Group Travel Card is a special public transportation pass designed to provide unlimited travel on the city’s metro, buses, trams, and even the suburban railway within the specified zones. It allows a group of people, typically 2-5 travelers, to explore the city together without the hassle of individual ticket purchases.

Why Should You Choose the Budapest Group Travel Card?

There are several reasons why the Budapest Group Travel Card is a great choice for group travelers:

  • Convenience: With a single card, the entire group can travel together seamlessly across different modes of public transportation.
  • Cost-effectiveness: The group travel card offers a significant discount compared to purchasing individual tickets for each traveler.
  • Flexibility: You can travel as much as you want within the specified zones and duration of the card.
  • Time-saving: No need to stand in line for ticket purchases. Simply validate the travel card upon boarding and enjoy your journey.

How Does the Budapest Group Travel Card Work?

To use the Budapest Group Travel Card:

  • Purchase the card based on the number of travelers in your group and the desired duration. Options typically include 24 hours, 72 hours, or 7 days.
  • Activate the card upon your first journey by validating it at the ticket machine or with a ticket inspector. Remember to validate the card before boarding to avoid any fines or penalties.
  • From that point onward, the card can be used as many times as needed within the specified zones and duration. Show the card to the ticket inspector if requested during your travels.

It’s important to note that the Budapest Group Travel Card is valid for consecutive hours or days, depending on the chosen option. Plan your sightseeing accordingly to make the most of your card.

Where Can You Purchase the Budapest Group Travel Card?

You can purchase the Budapest Group Travel Card at various locations, including:

  • Airport arrivals hall
  • Major metro stations
  • Selected travel agencies
  • Tobacco shops displaying a “National Mobile Payment” sticker

It’s recommended to check the official Budapest Public Transportation website or inquire at your accommodation for the most up-to-date information on where to purchase the card.

Tips for Using the Budapest Group Travel Card

Here are some useful tips to make your experience with the Budapest Group Travel Card even more enjoyable:

  • Plan your itinerary in advance to maximize the usage of the card. Take note of the popular attractions and ensure they fall within the specified zones covered by the card.
  • If you’re unsure about the ticket validation process, feel free to ask fellow travelers or transport staff for assistance. They are usually helpful and willing to guide you.
  • Keep the Budapest Group Travel Card with you at all times during your travels. Losing the card may result in additional fees or difficulties during inspections.
  • Take advantage of the extensive public transportation network in Budapest to explore the city efficiently. The card covers metro lines, trams, buses, and even the suburban railway within the designated zones.
  • Check the expiration date and remaining validity of the card before each journey. Ensure it is still within the active duration to avoid any inconvenience.

In Conclusion

The Budapest Group Travel Card is a fantastic option for group travelers looking for a hassle-free and affordable way to navigate Budapest’s public transportation system. With its convenience, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility, it allows you to explore the city together while saving both time and money. Don’t forget to plan your itinerary, purchase the card from authorized locations, and familiarize yourself with the usage guidelines. Enjoy your trip to Budapest!

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Budapest public transport, how to travel in the city.

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Use public transport services to travel in Budapest, especially if you stay in one of the outer districts.

Although attractions in the central districts (V., VI., parts of I., II., VII. and VIII.) are easy to explore on foot you might want to rest your legs after a while and hop on a metro/tram/bus.

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Best public transport lines for tourists.

You will easily get to any sight and attraction by travelling on one of the four metro lines or the major tram lines (No. 4, 6 and 2).

TIP: In case it’s cold or a summer shower catches you, take one of the four metro lines (M1 , M2, M3 and M4), or any of the major tram lines (tram 2, 2B, , 4, 6, 47, 49 or 19)

  • Trams No. 2 and 2B run along the Pest Danube emabankment (between Jászai Mari tér – Közvágóhíd stops), covering the pircturesque promenade called Duna Corso and stopping in front of the Parliament in Kossuth Square.
  • Trams 47 and 49 are also useful especially if you want to get from Pest to Buda or vica versa.
  • Tram 19 is great for sightseeing in Buda , it connects Kelenföld Train Station with Óbuda (the Northern part of Buda). Similarly to Tram 2 and 2B in Pest it travels along the Danube between Liberty Bridge and Margaret Bridge offering a scenic view of the river and some famous attractions in Pest, in the .

See more on travelling buy tram in Budapest!

These transport services will take you to most of the places of interest.

The bus and trolley bus service are quite extensive too.

There’s also a scheduled boat service on the Danube from spring till autumn.

Below you find information on Budapest public transport: types of tickets and passes, buying, and validating them.

trams 4 and 6 in Budapest on a rainy day

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Tickets, travel cards, prices and fines.

Budapest has a fairly extensive and efficient public transport system. It is also cheaper than in most Western European cities.

A wide variety of trams, buses, trolleys and metro trains run in the city.

Night service is quite reliable, too.

two trams (No. 47) and a blue bus in Budapest

Be prepared for typical rush hours : vehicles are crowded and traffic can be rather slow. This would be expected in any large city.

Children’s Fares, Student Passes, Family Discounts

Children living in Hungary up to the age of 14 travel free of charge. A valid Hungarian identity card is required for them to verify age if a controller asks for tickets and passes.

Pupils, university students can buy discount monthly/yearly passes with a valid student ID card.

No student discount on single tickets though.

TIP: For families visiting Budapest with kids we recoomend getting the 24-hour group travel card. 5 people can travel with it for p to 24 hours and it cots 5 000 HUF.

Free Travel on Public Transport with Budapest Card

TIP: If you don’t want to bother with buying and validating tickets, purchase a Budapest City Card .

Besides unlimited free travel on public transport, the card offers a range of discounts on tours/services, free entry to the permanent exhibitions of many museums, entry to the Lukács Bath etc.

Buy Budapest Card: Public Transport, 30+ Top Attractions & Tours

Budapest Cards

  • 24-Hour Card: 29 EUR
  • 48-Hour Card: 43 EUR
  • 72-Hour Card: 56 EUR
  • 72-Hour Plus Card: 87 EUR
  • 96-Hour Card: 69 EUR
  • 120-Hour Card: 82 EUR

Read more about the Budapest Card and whether it’s worth getting it!

Public Transport Tickets and Passes

(Prices Updated For 2023)

Note: The price of a single ticket and discounted pack of 10 tickets has gone up as of September 01, 2023: A single ticket costs 450 HUF , pack of 10 single tickets costs 4 000 HUF. Price of travel cards, monthly passes hasn’t changed.

TIP: If you visit the Hungarian capital for 2-3 days and you stay in a city center hotel , we recommend that you use:

  • Single tickets or the
  • Discounted block of 10 tickets to make travelling on public transport lines hassle-free.

Free Travel For Seniors 65 + – EU Citizens Only

TIP: Citizens of the European Union countries and Switzerland aged 65 and up can use all public transport lines for free in Budapest.

They have to show a valid ID to verify age and nationality if asked by a ticket inspector).

The current tickets and passes are of pale purple colour.

Tickets, Transfer Tickets

  • Single ticket (vonaljegy or just jegy) 450 HUF, (600 HUF if purchased from the driver on board the vehicle): valid on all public transport vehicles for one uninterrupted trip. If you
  • Block of 10 single tickets (tíz darabos gyűjtőjegy: 4 000 HUF). Costs less than 10 single tickets purchased individually.

photo of a public transport single ticket

Time-Based Tickets: Save Money

Use time-based tickets if you need to transfer between metro lines and also other lines (trams, buses, trolley).

You save money with it since you don’t need to use a 450-HUF single ticket every time you need to change public transport lines.

Moreover, you can finish your trip beyond the 30th or 90th minute until you reach your destination within Budapest.

Please remember to validate your time-based ticket before the start of your travel and each time you switch to another travel line.

a hand holding a mobile phone and preparing to scan a public transport ticket on the door of a tram

You can use time-based tickets for an unlimited number of transfers and trip interruptions, by validating it each time you board making sure that your last transfer falls within the 30-minute or 90-minute time limit.

There Are Two Time-Based Tickets:

  • 30-minute ticket: 530 HUF
  • 90-minute ticket: 750 HUF

Important! Please scan the code each time when you board a vehicle to validate your ticket. When transferring between metrolines, you are not required to revalidate your ticket.

Note: If you carry a bike with you (permitted only on a few vehicle types) you have to validate a single ticket for it.

Travel Cards

24-hour travel card.

  • Price: : 2 500 HUF – Please note that is not the same as the 24-hour Budapest Card
  • Valid on all public transport vehicles except for the boat service on the Danube.
  • For an unlimited number of trips from 0:00 to 24:00 of the day indicated on the ticket (you decide on the starting time).

photo of a 24-hour Budapest Public Transport travel card (pale purple)

24-Hour Group Travel Card, For Max. 5 Persons

  • Price: 5 000 HUF – Recommended also for families
  • Valid on all public transport vehicles – except for the boat service.

72-Hour Travel Card

  • Price: 5 500 HUF) – not the same as the 72-hour Budapest Card
  • Valid on all public transport vehicles – except for the boat service- for an unlimited number of trips for 72 hours starting from the time and date you purchased it.

Public Boat Service Tickets

Unfortunatley Public Boat services ceased to run as of 2023 due to high maintenance expenses.

Where To Buy Tickets And Passes?

You have two options, choose the one that you’re more comfortable with:

BudapestGO App or Paper Tickets/Tarvel Cards

  • Go the traditional way and buy and use paper tickets and travel cards (24-hour or 72-hour, or if you are comfortable with using apps
  • Download the BudapestGO public transport application to buy single tickets, time based tickets (for 30-minute or 90-minute duration) and 24/72-hour travel cards. The app is also a great help in planning your route providing real-time travel information as well as route and service recommendations including the BuBi public bike rental points.

photo showing a hand holding a mobile phone on a bus

You can buy paper tickets and travel cards from the ticket vending machines with bankcard (or cash) . You The purple colored ticket automats are placed at main public transport stations (metro entrance), as well as at the airport.

The airport also has BKK Customer Sales Points where you can get your ticket/travel card from a real person.

three young people buying tickets from a ticket vending machine

If you don’t have or don’t want to use the BudapestGO App you have to buy your tickets/pass in advance.

You can get them from ticket vending machines (TVM) or at many newspaper kiosks.

Around 300 new ticket vending machines have been placed throughout the city where you can get tickets and passes 24/7 by paying with cash or bank card.

I often use them and found them are quite reliable .

Most ticket offices have closed down though. You will find Ticket Offices (Jegypénztár) in some metro stations near the entrance:

front photo of a public transport ticket vending machine in Budapest

  • Corvin negyed M3/blue line,
  • Népliget M3/blue line,
  • Nyugati tér M3/blue line,
  • Blaha Lujza tér M2/red line,
  • Széll Kálmán tér M2/red line.

Most cashiers speak only Hungarian so it’s best to go to the cashier with a piece of paper on which you’ve written down in Hungarian what type of ticket you want to buy.

TIP: Here is a map of the Public Transport Company showing all the operating ticket sellers .

How To Use The Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs)?

Using the machines is pretty straightforward, just read the instructions displayed on the monitor.

First choose language by touching the appropriate flag symbol on the bottom of the screen on the right hand side of the TVM.

A list of the most popular ticket types and passes will appear

  • Single ticket-350 HUF,
  • Block of 10 tickets – 3000 HUF,
  • 24-hour travel card,
  • 24-hour group travel card,
  • Various monthly passes.

I only give you the steps on buying tickets/travel card because these are the ones most suited to tourists visiting Budapest for a couple of days.

Photo showing the touch screen of the public transport ticket vending machine

Buying Ticket/Travel Card From The TVM:

  • Select the ticket/travel card you want to buy.
  • Decide whether you want the machine to print an invoice , if not then press payment without VAT invoice.
  • Choose payment method: you can pay by cash, bank card (PayPass/contactless cards). I prefer using bank card, and recommend this payment method for tourists as well.

Paying By Bank Card/Contactless Card – Recommended For Tourists

The simplest and fastest way is to pay with a bankcard/contactless card .

Just follow the steps shown on the card terminal screen. After payment collect the purchased ticket or travel card.

Paying By Cash:

The machine accepts all current Hungarian coins from 5 HUF to 200 HUF.

You can use banknotes too: 500 HUF, 1 000 HUF, 2 000 HUF, 5 000 HUF, 10 000 HUF, 20 000 HUF. Based on the total value of the purchase the TVM defines the banknotes to be accepted.

If the purchase is of a small amount (e.g. a 350 HUF single ticket) 2000 HUF or smaller notes are accepted. In case of a bigger purchase larger notes can also be used.

The machine accepts 35 coins and 15 banknotes per transaction. It gives back changes in coins and notes.

Make sure you don’t leave your bank card or other belongings at the machine.

You can also view an instructional video on how to buy monthly passes and use the vending machines on the transport company’s (BKK) website.

How To Validate Tickets?

You must validate your ticket at the start of your journey.

Metro Stations

In case of metro tickets you have to put the ticket in the ticket validation machine (orange coloured box on a metal pole) that’ll stamp a time and date on the ticket.

A short musical tone and the tiny green light confirm that the ticket has been validated.

Once you validated the metro ticket you head for the escalator that’ll take you to the metro platform where you wait for the metro car.

At the top of the escalator ticket inspectors will most likely stop you to check whether you’ve validated your ticket.

an infograph shwoing how to validate public transport tickets in Budapest

Other Vehicles

On other vehicles (trams, buses, trolley) there’ s

  • Either the orange or yellow box similar to the ones in metro stations, or
  • A smaller red box in which you insert the ticket then pull the black part on the top towards you to punch the ticket (a pattern of holes appear on the validated ticket).
Note: The slot on some ticket validation machines is clogged with chewing gum or paper (deliberately done by prank makers) so you won’t be able to insert the ticket. Try another machine on the vehicle to validate your ticket.[

Inspectors check passengers’ tickets throughout the day.

An inspector usually wears dark blue uniform and a blue with a red armband. Nowadays, however they are in plain clothes (but still must put on the armband when checking tickets) in order to disguise themselves.

To avoid problems , buy the type of ticket or pass that are most suitable for your visit and your budget, and remember to validate it. Keep your ticket until the end of your journey.

Fines are high (if caught travelling without a valid ticket or pass you’ll be fined to pay 16.000 HUF, 8.000 HUF if you pay it on the spot or within 2 days of being fined)

It’s not worth ruining your stay with constant watching out for the inspectors. If you forgot to buy a ticket or validate it, and you’re fined the ticket inspector must give you a receipt about the payment.

Fines For Travelling Without A Valid Ticket/Pass

If you’re caught without a valid ticket by a ticket inspector , you are to pay a fine which is currently 12 000 HUF paid on the spot or in BKK’s Surcharge Office within 2 work days from the date of the fining.

Note: The inspector must give you a receipt of the payment when you pay on the spot.

If you don’ pay the fine on the spot or within 2 work days, but settle the amount within 30 days the penalty fare is 25 000 HUF .

If you don’t pay the fine on the spot, the ticket inspector initiates a fining procedure (ensuring the opportunity of deferred payment).

A ticket inspctor (head is not shown in the photo) looking for something in his purse

In this case he/she is entitled to ask the required personal data (name, mother’s name, date and place of birth) and also the address of the passenger. On the basis of these data, the ticket inspector fills in a so-called “Surcharging procedure report”.

If the passenger refuses to give his/her personal data, the ticket inspector can ask for police assistance on the spot.

The ticket inspector gives a cheque about the amount of the fine and a leaflet about the opportunities of payment.

The passenger shall sign that he/she accepts the surcharging and confirms that he/she has given the required personal data. The denial of signature doesn’t acquit the passenger of the consequences of the fining.

You’ll find the most up-to-date information about tickets, prices and penalty fines on the Public Transport Company’s website (BKK).

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The Budapest Travelcard

24 Hour Budapest Travelcard

In terms of public transit coverage and ease of use, Budapest takes the cake. It was delightfully simple to get around the city and navigate buses , trams , and metros . In the summer, there are also ferries shuttling tourists and locals alike across the Danube River.

If you’ll be in Budapest for a full day or longer, we highly recommend buying the Travelcard.

A single fare on public transport costs 350 HUF, which is about $1.25. Cheap! However, we were moving around so frequently that we quickly saved money by purchasing a Travelcard.

Travelcard Prices

24-hour Travelcard: 1,650 HUF ($5.80)

72-hour Travelcard: 4,150 HUF ($14.80)

24-hour Group Travelcard: 3,300 HUF ($11.70)

7 Day Travelcard: 4,950 HUF ($17.70)

If you’re in a group of 3 or more, the group Travelcard is a great deal. Each group card can be used for up to 5 people. The only downfall is that you’ll have to buy a new 24 hour card each day of the trip.

If you’ll be in Budapest more than 3 days, the 7 Day pass is a fantastic deal!

Where to Buy a Travelcard in Budapest

We purchased our Travelcards at a customer service desk in the airport. There are also customer service centers at several of the popular metro stations in the heart of the city- Deák Ferenc tér, Keleti pályaudvar (which also houses the Keleti Train Station), and Móricz Zsigmond körtér, to name a few. You may also purchase a Travelcard from an automated kiosk available at many metro and bus stations. Use www.bkk.hu/salespoints to help find a location near you.

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Caveats to the Budapest Travelcard

The uber-useful Travelcard does have a few limitations. It is not valid on the 100E airport bus, the funicular near the castle, and special Heritage Transport Vehicles. The Heritage Transport lines only run from May to October during the weekends, and are obviously marked. The Travelcard is available on boats during weekdays. On the weekend, you must buy a separate ticket for all boat routes except D14.

Using the Budapest Travelcard

Getting around Budapest is simple. We typically use Google Maps to determine which routes to use. For more info on how we do this, click here.

You will see plenty of signs reminding you to validate your ticket. However, if you hold a Travelcard, you do NOT need to validate your ticket each time you board. Instead, your card will be validated upon the start time you chose when you make the purchase, and will expire after the designated 24 or 72 hours.

24 hour group budapest travel card

Other than these minor rules, the Travelcard will give you the ability to see any popular destination in Budapest. It’s a great value, and navigating the public transit system is simple! We would strongly recommend getting one of these passes as soon as you arrive in Budapest.

The Budapest Travelcard is NOT the Budapest Citycard!

The Budapest Card should not be confused with the Travelcard. The City Card can also be used for the same free use of public transportation. It also provides entry to several museums and guided walking tours. We did not find the Budapest City Card to be useful to us, as it is much more expensive (About $50 per person for 72 hours, which is an additional $35) and we were not planning on making use of many of its perks. We would recommend checking out their website and deciding if your travel plans would make use of the added features.

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Budapest Card for 24 hours

24 hour Budapest Card valid for a single person for 24 hours. The card is valid from the date and hour  write in by the card holder on the reverse side of the card. Giving an example: if you start to use the card on 02 August at 8:00 am, its validity expires on 03 August at 8:00 am. (valid for 24 hours = 1 day)

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Why worth the 24 hour Budapest Card?

See the example table and check yourself why worth the 24h Budapest Card. We placed in the table some example accepting places, their ticket price without and with the card and the discount amount that you can get by the card. The total discount shows you how much money you can save with the 24 hours Budapest Card in our example table.

Budapest Public Transport: FREE with 24h Budapest Card

There are three different collection point in Budapest where you can pick up your 24h Budapest Card. Choose one of them that best suits you:

CITY CENTER OFFICE

(collection times: 8:00am – 6:00pm)

You can collect your 24h Budapest Card at the city center office in Hotel Gozsdu Court (Budapest, 1075, Király street 13.), near to Deák Ferenc Square. The office is open every day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.

(collection times: 0-24h)

If you choose this option, your Budapest Card 24h will be waiting for you in Hotel Ibis Styles Budapest Airport reception (approx. 3 minutes – 300 meter – walk from Terminal A and B). It is open 24 hours every day.

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We will contact with your host and your Budapest Card 24h will be delivered for FREE to your accommodation (it could be a hotel, hostel, private apartment, Airbnb etc.). The card will wait for you at the reception or in your room till you arrive.

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This seems relatively new (?), as it don't see it mentioned anywhere but on BKV's own website.

Can anyone confirm that we are not required to identify the number of travelers. It seems to have the same 4 boxes to fill out as the individual travel card.

The card is for a group of 2-5, and I am hoping that if 5 of us use it early in the day, it could also be used later in the day if just 2 or 3 of us want to go out.

http://www.bkv.hu/en/travel_cards/budapest_24_hour_group_travel_card

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No, it's not valid on the funicular.

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Also, I'm not very sure about the validation start of the travelcard. It starts when you first use it or you state the date and hour when you buy it?

Also, you have to stamp the card every time you travel or you simply show it to an inspector without stamp?

Hello Luthi69,

You can purchase these at most metro stops that have attendants on duty or at the larger stations from machines.. Here is a link that may help you out http://www.bkv.hu/en/types_of_tickets_offered_for_tourists/types_of_tickets_offered_for_tourists

When you buy the card, they will write the time and date when it is valid from, then it is valid for that particular period of time i.e. (24 or 72 hours or 7 days). So if you like, you can set a time/date in the future if you don't want to use it just then.

Very easy to use just buy it sign it on the front and carry it with you and show it as you enter the metro or if you are asked to show on either a tram or bus.

Hope this helped

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This card -- the group travel card -- is not available from machines and is only available for a 24 hour duration. You may need to be clear when purchasing it that you do not want the date and time filled in or the cashier may start to fill it in automatically.

Yes John is correct in relation to the group travel card and its parameters. Group travel cards cannot be purchased from machines and do only carry a 24 hour period of use.

To clarify ...... My comments above where in direct reply to post #13 which was not really specific as to which travel card Luthi69 is really after.

Ah another case of a thread within a thread.

As I know no Magyar (and would indubitably be incomprehensible if I tried) I typically do the following:

1) Figure out before I leave on a trip exactly which ones I am going to need for the entire trip. (I usually spend about three weeks in Hungary, with at least two multi-night excursions outside of Budapest.)

2) Figure out which trains I'm going to take on these excursions, so I make the best use of the hrs on the 72 hr travel cards.

3) Write down on a file card exactly what I am going to need, including dates (and hour for a 72 hr one) and price. I copy the stuff directly from the BKV web-site in both English and Magyar. Add 'Thank You' (copied from a phrase book)

This may be overkill, but it has worked for me since 2004. It also has meant only one trip to a Metro station.

I may be wrong about this, but the last time I was in Budapest, the 72 hr cards did not have to be signed; the 7 day ones did.

I've read this great post and I have a question. Can anyone help me, please? How can I write 'a 24 hour ticket Travel Card' for 'today', 'tomorrow', and 'the next day' and 'thank you' in Hungarian because we are interested in buying 3 cards for 3 days ( for a family of 5 ) from the ticket operator as adviced in this post but unfortunately we don't any Hungarian words. Another question, is it available in the Keleti station? And can we use this card while having our luggage or we need other tickets for the luggage? Greatly appreciated for any help!

3 cards for 5 people is not enough! And why buy 3x24 hour tickets, when you can buy a 72 hour ticket?

http://www.bkk.hu/en/prices/

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Do have a look at this thread for all info on Group Travel Card.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g274887-i263-k5136505-24_hour_group_travel_card-Budapest_Central_Hungary.html

I think you will find it will time and date stamp them. We did not use group ones the other week, but the other passes where printed with time and date already on them.

Thanks. It looked like that to me from the transit website. I think the safest way is just to buy it at the closest place, whether machine or shop, to where we are when we want to start using it. I can print a map of the places that sell them, and print a photo of the ticket I want, in case of language difficulties at a shop.

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This seems relatively new (?), as it don't see it mentioned anywhere but on BKV's own website.

Can anyone confirm that we are not required to identify the number of travelers. It seems to have the same 4 boxes to fill out as the individual travel card.

The card is for a group of 2-5, and I am hoping that if 5 of us use it early in the day, it could also be used later in the day if just 2 or 3 of us want to go out.

http://www.bkv.hu/en/travel_cards/budapest_24_hour_group_travel_card

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No, it's not valid on the funicular.

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Also, I'm not very sure about the validation start of the travelcard. It starts when you first use it or you state the date and hour when you buy it?

Also, you have to stamp the card every time you travel or you simply show it to an inspector without stamp?

Hello Luthi69,

You can purchase these at most metro stops that have attendants on duty or at the larger stations from machines.. Here is a link that may help you out http://www.bkv.hu/en/types_of_tickets_offered_for_tourists/types_of_tickets_offered_for_tourists

When you buy the card, they will write the time and date when it is valid from, then it is valid for that particular period of time i.e. (24 or 72 hours or 7 days). So if you like, you can set a time/date in the future if you don't want to use it just then.

Very easy to use just buy it sign it on the front and carry it with you and show it as you enter the metro or if you are asked to show on either a tram or bus.

Hope this helped

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This card -- the group travel card -- is not available from machines and is only available for a 24 hour duration. You may need to be clear when purchasing it that you do not want the date and time filled in or the cashier may start to fill it in automatically.

Yes John is correct in relation to the group travel card and its parameters. Group travel cards cannot be purchased from machines and do only carry a 24 hour period of use.

To clarify ...... My comments above where in direct reply to post #13 which was not really specific as to which travel card Luthi69 is really after.

Ah another case of a thread within a thread.

As I know no Magyar (and would indubitably be incomprehensible if I tried) I typically do the following:

1) Figure out before I leave on a trip exactly which ones I am going to need for the entire trip. (I usually spend about three weeks in Hungary, with at least two multi-night excursions outside of Budapest.)

2) Figure out which trains I'm going to take on these excursions, so I make the best use of the hrs on the 72 hr travel cards.

3) Write down on a file card exactly what I am going to need, including dates (and hour for a 72 hr one) and price. I copy the stuff directly from the BKV web-site in both English and Magyar. Add 'Thank You' (copied from a phrase book)

This may be overkill, but it has worked for me since 2004. It also has meant only one trip to a Metro station.

I may be wrong about this, but the last time I was in Budapest, the 72 hr cards did not have to be signed; the 7 day ones did.

I've read this great post and I have a question. Can anyone help me, please? How can I write 'a 24 hour ticket Travel Card' for 'today', 'tomorrow', and 'the next day' and 'thank you' in Hungarian because we are interested in buying 3 cards for 3 days ( for a family of 5 ) from the ticket operator as adviced in this post but unfortunately we don't any Hungarian words. Another question, is it available in the Keleti station? And can we use this card while having our luggage or we need other tickets for the luggage? Greatly appreciated for any help!

3 cards for 5 people is not enough! And why buy 3x24 hour tickets, when you can buy a 72 hour ticket?

http://www.bkk.hu/en/prices/

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