Where can you find the Hungarian Parliament?
Address: Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary
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The Hungarian Parliament is on the Pest side of the Danube, in central Budapest. Kossuth Square and Széchenyi Chain Bridge are a short walk away. The neo-Gothic building is the seat of Hungary's National Assembly. Historical statues and memorials are also nearby.
Nearest landmark: Széchenyi Chain Bridge (1.2 km)
How to reach the Hungarian Parliament using public transport
By bus
- Good choice for: Sightseeing and low-cost journeys
- Journey time: 25 minutes (starting at Széchenyi Thermal Bath Park)
- Nearest stop:Kossuth Lajos tér M
- Operating hours: 4:30 AM to 11:30 PM (regular service); Midnight to 4:30 AM (night buses)
- Several bus routes serve the area around the Hungarian Parliament Building. Route 100E is fast and frequent and is useful for journeys from the airport. Bus 105 travels along the Danube and is a lower-cost option. Buses run from early morning until about 11:30 PM, followed by night buses. Buy a ticket in advance from a machine at a metro station or from a vendor to avoid a fine.
By metro
- Good choice for: Saving time
- Journey time: 25 minutes (starting at Széchenyi Thermal Bath Park)
- Nearest station: Kossuth Lajos tér
- Operating hours: 4:30 AM to 11:30 PM
- Take Budapest's red M2 metro line to Kossuth Lajos tér, next to the Hungarian Parliament Building. Trains arrive every few minutes during peak hours. Buy a ticket at a metro station before boarding to avoid a fine.
By tram
- Ideal for: Sightseeing, Convenience
- Journey time: 35 minutes (from Széchenyi Thermal Bath Park)
- Nearest stop: Parliament, Visitor Centre
- Operating hours: 4:30 AM to 11 PM (regular service)
- Tram number 2 stops at the Hungarian Parliament entrance. The line follows the Pest bank of the Danube and offers river views along the way. Tram 2 runs about every 5 minutes during the day. Tickets are affordable and can be bought in advance.
Travelling to the Hungarian Parliament by car
Route for drivers
- Ideal for: Saving time, flexible journeys
- Journey time: 45 minutes (from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport)
- Route length: 23 km
- The drive from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to the Hungarian Parliament Building takes about 45 to 50 minutes via 4-es Főút, Üllői út, Múzeum krt and Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út. The route is roughly 23 kilometers. Check live traffic before setting off for a more precise estimate.
Where to park
- Roller parkoló: This car park is 300 meters from the Hungarian Parliament, making it the closest listed option.
- Liberty Square Garage: This garage is about half a kilometre from the Hungarian Parliament and can accommodate cars or motorcycles.
- Lipót Mélygarázs Budapest: This car park is 650 meters from the Hungarian Parliament.
- Bank Center Parkoló: The car park is about 800 meters from the Hungarian Parliament. The walk there passes through areas suitable for sightseeing.
How to reach the Hungarian Parliament on foot
- Best for: Sightseeing
- Travel time: 50 minutes (from Széchenyi Thermal Bath Park)
- Distance: 3.5 km
- Enjoy a scenic route from Széchenyi Fürdő Előtti Park to the Hungarian Parliament, passing through some of Budapest's loveliest neighborhoods. Head south along Andrássy út to see the impressive buildings lining the avenue, then turn left onto Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út, with its range of shops and restaurants. From there, continue to Kossuth Lajos tér and the Hungarian Parliament Building.
What to know about reaching the Hungarian Parliament
In which part of Budapest can you find the Hungarian Parliament?
On the Pest bank of the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary, stands the Hungarian Parliament Building. Its precise address is Budapest, Kossuth Lajos tér 1-3, 1055 Hungary.
