A good Hungary trip sees Budapest's Danube-side World Heritage sites and Parliament, then walks the castle in Eger.
The emergency number is 112, and the ambulance number is 104.
Split Budapest into a day in the center and a day in the surroundings, and give Eger half a day to a day.
Information on this page was checked on 23 October 2026; see the two area articles for prices.
Visa and entry requirements for Hungary
Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.
This country is in the Schengen Area. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) registers non-EU travelers at the external border, and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is scheduled to apply to visa-exempt travelers; check the official EU site for who needs it, the start date and the fee. For visa-exempt travelers, Schengen stays are limited to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area; some nationalities have bilateral arrangements with Hungary, so check the official source.
- Short-term stay (Consular Service) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary)
- ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) (European Union)
- EES (Entry/Exit System) (European Union)
- Emergency: 112; ambulance 104
- World Heritage: Budapest, 1987, extended 2002
How is Hungary divided?
Budapest is Hungary's capital, centered on Parliament and the Danube embankment. Eger is a town with a castle, a day or half-day trip from Budapest. Don't see both on the same day.
UNESCO inscribed Budapest's Banks of the Danube and Buda Castle Quarter as a World Heritage site in 1987 and added the Andrássy Avenue area in 2002. Linking the two works well with three to four nights.
| Area | What to do | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest | Parliament, the 100E airport bus | World Heritage 1987, extended 2002 |
| Eger | Castle admission | Official prices |
Based on official information.
What do I need to enter?
If you visit several Schengen countries, your days are counted together, so check your dates before you go. Have your passport validity, planned departure date and accommodation address ready together.
Who do I contact in an emergency?
Hungary's emergency number is 112, and the ambulance number is 104. Save your own embassy's contacts too.
If your passport is lost or stolen, report it to the police for a confirmation and apply to your embassy for a replacement or emergency travel document. Keeping photos of your documents on your phone speeds things up.
How do I get from the airport into the city?
The 100E airport bus runs from Budapest Airport to the city center. The fare is HUF 2,500, or HUF 1,000 extra if you have a pass; ordinary tickets are not valid on the 100E.
See our Eger article for how and how long to travel there from Budapest. Wear your bag in front in busy shopping streets and transport hubs.
What should I check before I go?
First check your passport validity and planned departure date. Buy dated Parliament tour tickets from the official seller, and read Eger Castle's prices and hours on its official website. Save local emergency numbers and your embassy's number so you can see them offline.
Pre-departure checklist
- Check your passport validity and planned departure date
- Check the status of EES and ETIAS
- Check Parliament tour dates and the official seller
- Check Eger Castle prices and hours
- Save the emergency number 112 and your embassy's number
Which area suits my trip?
- For city walks: combine the center and Parliament in Budapest.
- For the castle: give Eger half a day to a day.
- For both: three to four nights; decide on travel times first.
FAQ
Do I need a visa for Hungary?
It depends on your nationality. Check Hungary’s consular information on short-term stays and the EU ETIAS and EES pages.
Who do I call in an emergency?
Call the local emergency number 112; the ambulance number is 104.
How do I count my remaining days across several Schengen countries?
If you spend 10 days in Hungary and 6 in Austria, you have used 16 days and have 74 left in the same 180-day window. The window moves with your last departure date.
What if I lose my passport?
Report it to the police for a confirmation, then apply to your embassy for a replacement or emergency travel document.
Can I use an ordinary ticket on the 100E airport bus?
No. It needs its own HUF 2,500 fare, or HUF 1,000 extra if you have a pass.
Sources
- Short-term stay (Consular Service) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary · accessed 2026-10-30
- ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) · European Union · accessed 2026-10-30
- EES (Entry/Exit System) · European Union · accessed 2026-10-30
- Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue · UNESCO World Heritage Centre · accessed 2026-10-23
- BKK (Budapest public transport) · BKK · accessed 2026-10-23
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.
