Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Sikló) Tours and Tickets

The short ride on the Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Siklo) takes you from the lower station at the Buda end of the Chain Bridge to the upper station on Castle Hill. You can walk to other sites in Budapest from either end, making it a convenient mode of transportation.

The ride on the Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Siklo) is under two minutes, so make sure your cameras are ready in case you want to take photos. The ride takes a lot less time and energy than finding your way on foot and is relatively cheap for a return ticket.

Yes, you have to pay for tickets to ride the Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Siklo). Kids and adults both have to pay, but tickets are half-price for children and free for those ages 3 and under. Round-trip tickets are around 5,000 forints for adults; rates are subject to change.

The Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Siklo) is open from around 7:30am to 10pm. You can buy round-trip tickets to be used within that period. Consider riding one way in the daytime, and then the other way in the evening, when the city lights come on.

Yes, the Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Siklo) is fun for kids. The funicular has a unique design, and heads up the hill steeply, making for an interesting perspective for both kids and adults. It’s almost like an amusement park ride, but not as fast or scary as a roller coaster.

Yes, the Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Siklo) is worth it, especially if you like to experience new forms of transportation. Its distinctive design makes photos interesting, as do the views along the ride. It only takes a few minutes, so you have plenty of time for further sightseeing.