How do you use a Budapest 5/30 travelcard?

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When looking over the WikiVoyage Budapest page of public transport tickets, I spotted an interesting looking ticket for a trip which sees me needing to travel quite a bit on two weekends, but not the week inbetween:

5/30 travel card: 5 one-day travel cards. This booklet of 5 slips is valid for 30 days. Before beginning a 24 hour period of travel, mark the date and time with pen on an unused slip. Do not tear even used slips out of the booklet.

I also found something about it on the English BKK website, but I'm not sure I've fully understood it. Given the warnings on the WikiVoyage page about ticket inspectors showing no lenience to confused tourists, I don't want to get it wrong!

Assuming I can find somewhere to sell me one of these on arrival:

  • Am I correct in thinking it offers unlimited use of trams, buses and metros, with unlimited transfers, for 24 hours after each ticket starts?
  • What must I (and mustn't I) write and where whenever I want to start a new 24 hours?
  • Do I need to do any validating of the ticket when using it, or is writing in enough?





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How much is a 72 hour travel card in Budapest?

Budapest Transport TicketsSingle ticket350 Ft ( US$ 0.90)Transfer ticket530 Ft ( US$ 1.40)24-hour travel card1.65 Ft ( US$ 0)72-hour travel card4.15 Ft ( US$ 0)7-day travel card4.95 Ft ( US$ 0)2 more rows

How do you validate a tram ticket in Budapest?

Tickets need to be validated by stamping or punching them immediately after boarding or before departure. You will find two types of validators: red, manual validators: please insert your ticket into the opening on the top and punch it by pulling the black frame of the slot towards you.

Where can I buy a Travelcard in Budapest?

Pick up your Budapest Travel Card from the airport, major metro stations or even from newsstands and tobacconists around the city centre. > Top tip: buy your Travel Card as soon as you land and you can use it for transfers from Budapest airport to city centre.

Are trams in Budapest free?

Budapest has one of the richest public transportation systems of all European capitals. The Budapest Card holder can travel without restrictions and for free within the city limits on more than 200 bus, 32 tram, 15 trolley and 4 metro lines, on the H\xc9V Suburban Railway and with boats.



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