Nyugati Railway station
When arriving at Pest, the Hop On Hop Off bus stops at Nyugati Railway Station, which is the 19th stop of the sightseeing tour. Nyugati square is one of the busiest hotspots in the Hungarian capital; several subway, tram and bus passes through and stops here. Also numerous suburban and long-distance trains terminate in Nyugati Railway Station, that formerly was the starting point of the very first train in the country. The railway station is also an essential touristic spot, as trains to Liszt Ferenc International Airport also depart from here.
Since you are already here, you definitely should walk around the renewed Nyugati square to discover the local shops, restaurants and cafés here. Visiting the Westend City Center is also recommended. The biggest shopping center of the country is also a popular meeting point of the locals.
Your Hop On Hop Off Budapest tour will continue towards the Parliament and the Basilica, but you may also walk by foot to Parliament from here.
The nearest stop is also right here (19th stop), check out its location on our website, in the detailed map of our Hop On Hop Off buses!
FAQ
Yes. The iconic McDonald’s at Nyugati Railway Station reopened in late 2024 after an extensive 1.8 billion HUF restoration. It now features historicist design elements paired with 21st-century digital kiosks and even hosts late-night DJ sets on weekends.
You can find coin-operated luggage lockers near Platform 8 (to the left of the ticket machines) and Platform 13. Prices typically range from 1,500 to 2,000 HUF for 24 hours. Note that these lockers generally only accept 100 and 200 HUF coins.
There is no direct “Airport Express” train. The most efficient public transport route is taking a train from Nyugati to Ferihegy Station, then transferring to the 200E bus. Alternatively, you can take Metro Line M3 to Deák Ferenc tér and catch the 100E Airport Express bus.
Yes. The station’s iron-and-glass structure was built by the Eiffel Company of Paris in 1877—the same firm that later constructed the Eiffel Tower. It is a prime example of 19th-century industrial architecture.
Both domestic and international ticket counters at Budapest Nyugati are typically open daily from 6:00 AM to 7:35 PM. Outside these hours, multi-language MÁV ticket vending machines are available throughout the main hall.
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