Buda Castle Funicular (Budavári Sikló) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Buda Castle Funicular. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Budapest Highlights️ Live Guided Segway Tour

• Free Buda Castle Tour: Fisherman's Bastion and Hidden Gems

• Buda Hills 2-Hour Segway Live-Guided Tour

• Buda Castle District Walk With Entry to Matthias Church

• Grand Segway Tour of Budapest - Private Tour With Coffee Stop

A one-way ride on the Buda Castle Funicular costs 4,500 forint for an adult ticket and 2,000 forint for a child (up to 14 years) ticket, with discounts available for locals. Return tickets cost 5,500 forint. Children under 3 travel for free. Check the funicular website for planned maintenance days before your visit.

Yes, the Buda Castle Funicular is not only the quickest way to reach the top of Castle Hill, but it's also a piece of Budapest's history, dating back to 1870, and part of the city center's UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Hop aboard one of the wooden cars and enjoy views over the Danube River and Pest as you ride up to the hilltop, or, for the best views, combine a walking tour with a ride on the funicular. There's much more to see and do in the Castle District than most travelers realize, and visiting with a guide will take you beyond the highlights.

Per one customer who booked the Buda Castle: Guided Walking Tour With Royal Cake Tasting, "Antel was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, gracious, and articulate. He enhanced our experience, taking us through every nook and cranny of Fisherman's Bastion with insightful stories, attention to detail, and humor. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Budapest!"

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.

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.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Buda Castle Funicular. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Budapest:

• House of Parliament

• Budapest Danube River

• Buda Castle

• Matthias Church

• Széchenyi Thermal Baths

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Budapest.