Buda Castle & Fisherman’s Bastion
Funicular up to the palace hill and the seven white turrets framing Parliament across the river.
How to reach it
About 9 min walk from Budapest station. Budapest is the start of the route.
- From the station
- 9 min · 0.6 km
- Rail pass
- Országbérlet
- Tickets
- Book tour / ticket
More to see in Budapest
Széchenyi Thermal Baths
Steam and chess in the yellow neo-baroque pools.
Parliament & Danube Cruise
The world's third-largest parliament, lit from the water.
Biodome Urban Oasis
The zoo's vast glass dome, opened in July 2026 as a year-round tropical hall with a 14.5 m waterfall, langurs and life-size dinosaurs.
Other stops on the Danube & Balaton Loop
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to Buda Castle & Fisherman’s Bastion from Budapest station?
- About 9 min walk from Budapest station. Budapest is the start of the route.
- Is Buda Castle & Fisherman’s Bastion covered by the Országbérlet?
- The train journey to Budapest is fully covered by the Országbérlet. Entry to Buda Castle & Fisherman’s Bastion is ticketed and not included in the rail pass.
- What else is there to see near Buda Castle & Fisherman’s Bastion?
- Other sights in Budapest include Széchenyi Thermal Baths, Parliament & Danube Cruise, Biodome Urban Oasis.