Getting to Budapest
Formula 1 AWS Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 · 2026-08-02
Hungaroring
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Getting to the Hungaroring from Budapest is well-organized, with a reliable mix of suburban trains, free circuit shuttles, and official taxi services. While the circuit is located about 20km outside the city center, fans should plan for a 60-90 minute journey during the busy race weekend.
Transport Options
Metro / Train
Take Metro M2 (Red Line) to its terminus at Örs vezér tere, then transfer to the H8 HÉV suburban train toward Gödöllő. Alight at Kerepes for the free shuttle bus to Gate 3, or Szilasliget for a 30-minute walk; a 'Pest County 24-hour' pass is the most cost-effective ticket at roughly €2.50.
Shuttle Bus
Free shuttles run frequently between Kerepes HÉV station and Gate 3, as well as from Gödöllő Railway Station to the track. For a more direct route, a paid city shuttle typically operates from Heroes' Square (Hősök tere) in central Budapest directly to Gate 8 near Turn 1.
Taxi / Rideshare
Bolt is the official taxi partner and utilizes a dedicated VIP lane to bypass the worst traffic, with one-way fares from central Budapest typically costing between €40 and €60. While the morning trip is efficient, expect significant delays on the return journey as thousands of fans depart simultaneously.