How to get to Veszprém from Budapest?

From the airport

Step 1. Get to Budapest city centre

Budapest Airport (BUD), the largest and most important international airport in Hungary, also known as Ferenc Liszt International Airport, is located 16 kms southeast of Budapest city center.

Way 1.

100E is a direct bus line, which connects the airport Terminal 2 and Deák Ferenc Square in the city center. The bus operates in both directions around the clock, seven days a week. The ticket costs 2200 HUF (5.60 euro) and the journey lasts around 40 minutes. Take off at Deák Ferenc Square.

Way 2.

Line 200E connects the airport with Kőbánya Kispest railway station, from where you can take a metro line M3 to reach the city center. 200E bus leaves every 10 minutes, from 04:00 to 23:00 from Terminal 2. One bus ride and one metro ride cost 450 HUF (1 EUR) each.

Step 2. Reach the bus station or the train station

Depending on your preferred way of travelling, you can reach the Nepliget bus station or the Déli train station. Take Metro line 3 (450 HUF (1 EUR) from Deák Ferenc Square to reach Budapest Népliget bus station in around 15 minutes.

In order to reach the Déli train station, take metro line M2 (450 HUF (1 EUR). The way will take approximately 15 minutes.

Step 3. Buy bus / train tickets

The following sources will be useful for you to schedule your bus or train ride:

Bus and train schedule: https://www.menetrendek.hu/mobile/?lng=en

Train schedule: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/

You can buy a bus ticket from the terminal at the Népliget bus station (with cash or crdit card) or directly from the driver (with cash only).

Train tickets can be bought online in advance (see the sources above) or from the terminals at the train station.

Step 4.

You can reach the campus by intercity bus. When getting on the bus in Budapest, ask the driver whether the bus stops at Komakút tér.

In case if you get off at the bus or train station, take the bus 4 or 4A until Komakút tér (lower campus), József Attila Street (Hostel Magister) or Hóvirág Street (Central Dormitory).

How to get to Nagykanizsa from Budapest?

It is possible to reach Nagykanizsa by either bus (from Népliget bus station) or train (from Budapest-Déli train station).

The following sources will be useful for you to schedule your bus or train ride:

Bus and train schedule: https://www.menetrendek.hu/mobile/?lng=en

Train schedule: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/

How to get to Kőszeg from Budapest?

The most convenient way to travel from Budapest to Kőszeg is to take the InterCity train between Budapest Keleti or Kelenföld station and Szombathely.

In Szombathely, you have to transfer tot he local bus or train to Kőszeg. In case if you decidet o continue your trip by bus (in around 100 meters from the train station), please pay with coins, since the drivers do not accept large banknotes.

 Make sure that you have cash in Hungarian forints in order to pay for the bus.

To plan your trip conveniently, you can use the following websites:

The following sources will be useful for you to schedule your bus or train ride:

Bus and train schedule: https://www.menetrendek.hu/mobile/?lng=en

Train schedule: https://www.mavcsoport.hu/

Local transport in Veszprém

Veszprém has its own public transport system which you can use if you buy a ticket or a pass. When starting your journey, you have to show your pass or validate your ticket. With a student card, you receive a discount on your monthly pass.

If purchased online or from a terminal at the bus stop, a one-time bus ticket costs 350 HUF. It is also possible to buy a ticket from the driver (with cash only) for 550 HUF.

Monthly student pass can be purchased for 350 HUF from one of the following applications:

Közlekedési Mobiljegy https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.nemzetimobilfizetes.mobiljegyapp&hl=hu

Simple Application

https://simple.hu/simpleapp/

Travel around Hungary by public transport

Did you know that you are going to study in the university that is the closest to the biggest lake of Central Europe? 

Lake Balaton is only a few minutes away from Veszprém, you can hop on a bus going to the nearest lakeside towns (Balatonalmádi, Alsóörs, Csopak and others) from the main bus station. 

With frequent buses and cheap tickets you can reach Balaton in around 20 minutes.

Besides Lake Balaton and the surrounding area, there are many other amazing places not far from Veszprém, which you can visit. Add these destinations into your bucket list!

• Budapest – the capital of Hungary and the largest city in the country. Stay for the whole weekend to fully enjoy the atmosphere and fun in the city!

• Szekesfehervár, with its historical atmosphere and a romantic Bory Castle

• Tapolca – a small town with its unique lake cave system

• Győr – one of the largest cities of Hungary with rich culture and history

• Tihany – the city of lavender and spectacular views

• Velencei Lake – a picturesque place for rest and fun

• Do not forget about other campuses of the University of Pannonia – Zalaegerszeg, Nagykanizsa, Ajka and Kőszeg!

• If you are up for a longer trip, check out other student cities: Szeged, Pécs, Debrecen, Miskolc

As a student, you have an opportunity to obtain a student pass for a reduced fare, which you can use all around the country, on both buses and trains.