Hungary: A Country of World Class Transport System

The Urban transport system in Hungary is well- developed and diverse with the efficient range of public transport like buses, intercity coaches, trolleybuses that generally start from 5:30 am till midnight. Apart from the public transport, Hungary is well-equipped with another mode of transport like taxis, trams, rails, metro, boat and airport for locals and foreigners alike. The capital city of the country, Budapest which is the most visited city of Europe, has extensive and efficient system of transport and infrastructure which is not only complacent but economical as well for everyone's journey. Let’s have a brief look at all these modes shortly.

Taxis can be found in Hungary everywhere as most cheap and comfortable medium of transport. Besides, Hungary is filled with unscrupulous drivers especially in the capital city, Budapest. However, you have to be discreet while hailing a taxi on the road. The most secure option is to book a taxi service with ease that would also ensure your safety. Taxi service charged according to distance and meter is also available to charge correctly that is also ensured that drivers cannot rip off you.

The tram network of Budapest is the part of the mass transit system and served the city as the 2nd best transport service after bus network. The tram carries almost 100 million passengers annually which is larger than Budapest metro. Budapest tram network is one of the world’s largest tram network as it is operating on 156.85 km out of total route with seven main lines. The Budapest Transit LLC is operating the tram service as a supervisory authority.

Bus transport service is provided by 24 companies in Hungary. The bus service is consists of local transport and also connected with the cities of neighboring countries. Bus service is almost everywhere in the country, but cities like Budapest have tram service at large for daily commuters as compared to bus service. 

Hungary has 43 to 45 major airports with some small and unpaved airport as well. Among them, Budapest international airport is the largest commercial airport of the country and located at the center of the city. The airport primarily connects Hungary within Europe and also with other continents such as Middle East and Africa. The airport can handle 8.5 million passengers and tons of cargo at an annual basis. You can also easily book for Budapest airport transfers online.

This is precisely general view about transport option of Hungary, you can search more facts online but for now, keep it in mind that this secret country has many fascinations and charms which you can explore readily in your travel to this country through its convenient mode of transport.

St Stephens Day in Hungary

August 20 is Hungary’s 4th of July. This is a day for sights in Hungary. It is the biggest national holiday in the country. Not to be confused with the biblical Stephen, St Stephen’s day is a remembrance of the first king of Hungary, Stephen I who established the kingdom of Hungary. He was canonized by Pope Gregory VII on 20th August, 1083. Festivities on St. Stephen’s Day go on from morning till night followed by impressive fireworks all over the country. It is certainly a lovely day to be in Hungary. 

St Stephen

 A brief History on St Stephens

Although the year of his birth and the day of his baptism remain unknown, St. Stephen (I) was born around 975 in Esztergom. His name was changed to Stephen from the pagan name, Vajk, which he had before baptism. His father died in the year 997 and Stephen found himself in a situation where he had to fight against his relative, Koppany for his birth right. He defeated Koppany mainly with assistance of foreign knights like Vecelin, Hont and Pazmany. Unfortunately, he succeeded all his children when he died on the 15th of August, 1038. He  was canonized together with one of his sons, Emeric. He was arguably the most loved king in the history of Hungary.

Tourism on St Stephens’s Day

Being one of the biggest if not the biggest national holiday in Hungary which has lasted for a millennium, St Stephen’s day attracts lots of tourists every year. Since August 19 is usually a public holiday for most workers in Budapest, there are always lots of activities that will excite tourists. This yearly event is very popular and it attracts lots of tourist yearly so much that many people now plan their tourist vacation to Hungary to coincide with the St Stephens Day. A lots can still be done however to really maximize the potentials of this colorful event.