Budapest
May 30th 2003, 11:30 am
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Budapest
I have a friend that will have a flight layover in Budapest for about 10 hours in September.
Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport, interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
Your answers will be appreciated.
Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport, interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
Your answers will be appreciated.
May 30th 2003, 7:08 pm
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Re: Budapest
I have been to Budapest many times, having driven from Vienna; but know
nothing about things near the airport.
If the airport area is like most others, there is likely nothing around
there.
It would seem that with ten hours, she would have enough time to get to
the city center and see the many attractions, and still get back.
Of course, since time is very important in this case, at least a taxi
back would be necessary, I would think.
Budapest would be worth the time.
"It doesn't matter what you do in the bedroom as long as you don't do
it in the street and frighten the horses".
-- Mrs. Patrick Campbell (English actress)
nothing about things near the airport.
If the airport area is like most others, there is likely nothing around
there.
It would seem that with ten hours, she would have enough time to get to
the city center and see the many attractions, and still get back.
Of course, since time is very important in this case, at least a taxi
back would be necessary, I would think.
Budapest would be worth the time.
"It doesn't matter what you do in the bedroom as long as you don't do
it in the street and frighten the horses".
-- Mrs. Patrick Campbell (English actress)
May 30th 2003, 7:09 pm
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Re: Budapest
I have been to Budapest many times, having driven from Vienna; but know
nothing about things near the airport.
If the airport area is like most others, there is likely nothing around
there.
It would seem that with ten hours, she would have enough time to get to
the city center and see the many attractions, and still get back.
Of course, since time is very important in this case, at least a taxi
back would be necessary, I would think.
Budapest would be worth the time.
"It doesn't matter what you do in the bedroom as long as you don't do
it in the street and frighten the horses".
-- Mrs. Patrick Campbell (English actress)
nothing about things near the airport.
If the airport area is like most others, there is likely nothing around
there.
It would seem that with ten hours, she would have enough time to get to
the city center and see the many attractions, and still get back.
Of course, since time is very important in this case, at least a taxi
back would be necessary, I would think.
Budapest would be worth the time.
"It doesn't matter what you do in the bedroom as long as you don't do
it in the street and frighten the horses".
-- Mrs. Patrick Campbell (English actress)
May 30th 2003, 10:01 pm
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Re: Budapest
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maja7 wrote:
> Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too
> far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
Ferihegy airport is some distance away from the center, and there is
*nothing* in the area. The airport is fairly new and nice, but also very
small. 10 hours there would probably seem like 10 days. But, on the plus
side, the highway goes directly from the airport into the city, in a
very straight line. It's a 15-30 minute drive or so depending on the
traffic. (in the city-center part of the trip)
> Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a
> Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone
> so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport,
> interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
10 hours is quite a long time; I'd suggest she visit the castle hill
area, which also gives a nice panoramic view of the rest of the city and
the river. She will have more than enough time to stroll around,
eat&drink something, and get a feel of budapest. For the trip back to
the airport a taxi may be best, to avoid any problems. Into town, just
take the bus.
Try to get a map of budapest beforehand, so she can look up where she
is. (maybe you can get them at the airport?) But the Budapest center has
more than enough landmarks to make navigation and walking around simple.
;-)
Lourens
maja7 wrote:
> Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too
> far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
Ferihegy airport is some distance away from the center, and there is
*nothing* in the area. The airport is fairly new and nice, but also very
small. 10 hours there would probably seem like 10 days. But, on the plus
side, the highway goes directly from the airport into the city, in a
very straight line. It's a 15-30 minute drive or so depending on the
traffic. (in the city-center part of the trip)
> Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a
> Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone
> so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport,
> interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
10 hours is quite a long time; I'd suggest she visit the castle hill
area, which also gives a nice panoramic view of the rest of the city and
the river. She will have more than enough time to stroll around,
eat&drink something, and get a feel of budapest. For the trip back to
the airport a taxi may be best, to avoid any problems. Into town, just
take the bus.
Try to get a map of budapest beforehand, so she can look up where she
is. (maybe you can get them at the airport?) But the Budapest center has
more than enough landmarks to make navigation and walking around simple.
;-)
Lourens
May 31st 2003, 1:04 am
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"maja7" wrote in message
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> I have a friend that will have a flight layover in Budapest for about 10
> hours in September.
> Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too
> far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
> Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a
> Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone
> so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport,
> interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
> Your answers will be appreciated.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Just spent a week in Budapest. There is an airport shuttle service from the
terminal that takes you into Budapest for 2100 forints or about 9.50 usd.
Trip takes about 25 minutes to the city. Service is called LRI and you buy
the ticket in the terminal after passing through customs. Discount for a
round-trip within 24 hours. There is nothing near the airport to see or do.
You can arrange your return trip when you buy the ticket at the airport and
they will pick you up anywhere in the city you choose. With 10 hours to wait
I would certainly go into the city.
Ryan
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> I have a friend that will have a flight layover in Budapest for about 10
> hours in September.
> Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too
> far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
> Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a
> Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone
> so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport,
> interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
> Your answers will be appreciated.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Just spent a week in Budapest. There is an airport shuttle service from the
terminal that takes you into Budapest for 2100 forints or about 9.50 usd.
Trip takes about 25 minutes to the city. Service is called LRI and you buy
the ticket in the terminal after passing through customs. Discount for a
round-trip within 24 hours. There is nothing near the airport to see or do.
You can arrange your return trip when you buy the ticket at the airport and
they will pick you up anywhere in the city you choose. With 10 hours to wait
I would certainly go into the city.
Ryan
May 31st 2003, 5:09 am
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Thank you so much for your answers. I know 10 hours is a long wait time, but she choose that layover on purpose so she can get out of the airport and see Budapest.
I will certanly tell her about the bus shuttle, since they take you from and bring you back to the airport. I just hope she is not going to get lost in the city, but then again she can always get a cab back.
I will certanly tell her about the bus shuttle, since they take you from and bring you back to the airport. I just hope she is not going to get lost in the city, but then again she can always get a cab back.
May 31st 2003, 5:38 am
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"maja7" wrote in message
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> Thank you so much for your answers. I know 10 hours is a long wait time,
> but she choose that layover on purpose so she can get out of the airport
> and see Budapest.
> I will certanly tell her about the bus shuttle, since they take you from
> and bring you back to the airport. I just hope she is not going to get
> lost in the city, but then again she can always get a cab back.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Using the airport shuttle she can not possibly get in trouble. The shuttle
will pick her up at any location she chooses. It can be a hotel, a town
square, metro station etc. Just drop a 20 forint coin in any pay phone and
call the service at 296-8555.
LJM
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> Thank you so much for your answers. I know 10 hours is a long wait time,
> but she choose that layover on purpose so she can get out of the airport
> and see Budapest.
> I will certanly tell her about the bus shuttle, since they take you from
> and bring you back to the airport. I just hope she is not going to get
> lost in the city, but then again she can always get a cab back.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Using the airport shuttle she can not possibly get in trouble. The shuttle
will pick her up at any location she chooses. It can be a hotel, a town
square, metro station etc. Just drop a 20 forint coin in any pay phone and
call the service at 296-8555.
LJM
May 31st 2003, 4:22 pm
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Re: Budapest
Very helpful advice on traveling to town from the airport. Does anyone have any
information on coming in from the train station?
Thanks,
Christine
information on coming in from the train station?
Thanks,
Christine
May 31st 2003, 4:46 pm
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"AGENTDBL07" wrote in message
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> Very helpful advice on traveling to town from the airport. Does anyone
have any
> information on coming in from the train station?
> Thanks,
> Christine
Budapest has three train stations. They are Keleti, Deli, and Nyugati
stations. All three stations have metro (subway) stations within them.
Wherever you want to go in Budapest is no more than 15 minutes away from any
of the three stations. Budapest has a great network of metros, buses and
trams as well as a funicular to Buda Castle. It's a snap getting around the
city. Here is a link to the Budapest Metro map.
http://www.talkingcities.co.uk/budap...ghts_metro.htm
Ryan
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> Very helpful advice on traveling to town from the airport. Does anyone
have any
> information on coming in from the train station?
> Thanks,
> Christine
Budapest has three train stations. They are Keleti, Deli, and Nyugati
stations. All three stations have metro (subway) stations within them.
Wherever you want to go in Budapest is no more than 15 minutes away from any
of the three stations. Budapest has a great network of metros, buses and
trams as well as a funicular to Buda Castle. It's a snap getting around the
city. Here is a link to the Budapest Metro map.
http://www.talkingcities.co.uk/budap...ghts_metro.htm
Ryan
Jun 1st 2003, 1:24 pm
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One of my most memorable visits to Warsaw was when I had four hours to kill. I
couldn't bear to sit around in the airport with a chance to see a little more
of Poland, so I took a cab in, nearly froze to death in a carriage ride around
the Old City, had a bite then a cab back. I saw some of the most magnificent
furs I've ever seen worn casually simply as armor against the cold....
zemedelec
Jun 7th 2003, 6:43 am
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Given the time involved it will be difficult to see much, I would
suggest a bus to & from town, get a Metro pass for the day ~$5, a map,
and then wander the tram/bus system. Choose two things to see castle
hill & parliament perhaps and spend the rest of the time just see the city.
FFM
maja7 wrote:
> I have a friend that will have a flight layover in Budapest for about 10
> hours in September.
> Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too
> far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
> Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a
> Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone
> so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport,
> interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
> Your answers will be appreciated.
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
suggest a bus to & from town, get a Metro pass for the day ~$5, a map,
and then wander the tram/bus system. Choose two things to see castle
hill & parliament perhaps and spend the rest of the time just see the city.
FFM
maja7 wrote:
> I have a friend that will have a flight layover in Budapest for about 10
> hours in September.
> Where can she go and what can she see in Budapest, but still be not too
> far from the airport and come back in time for her connecting flight?
> Any tourist attractions that you can recommend? Things to see as a
> Canadian who is flying to Europe for the first time... She will be alone
> so don't send her across town, just something close to the airport,
> interesting to see and kill the 10 hours wait.
> Your answers will be appreciated.
>
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Jun 9th 2003, 8:19 am
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Thanks for the info, Ryan.
>Budapest has three train stations. They are Keleti, Deli, and Nyugati
>stations. All three stations have metro (subway) stations within them.
>Wherever you want to go in Budapest is no more than 15 minutes away from any
>of the three stations. Budapest has a great network of metros, buses and
>trams as well as a funicular to Buda Castle. It's a snap getting around the
>city. Here is a link to the Budapest Metro map.
>http://www.talkingcities.co.uk/budap...ghts_metro.htm
>Ryan
>Budapest has three train stations. They are Keleti, Deli, and Nyugati
>stations. All three stations have metro (subway) stations within them.
>Wherever you want to go in Budapest is no more than 15 minutes away from any
>of the three stations. Budapest has a great network of metros, buses and
>trams as well as a funicular to Buda Castle. It's a snap getting around the
>city. Here is a link to the Budapest Metro map.
>http://www.talkingcities.co.uk/budap...ghts_metro.htm
>Ryan
