How to get to Széchenyi Thermal Bath by metro

Station, line, walking time and exit — the complete guide.

Quick answer

Get off at Széchenyi fürdő station (Line M1). From there it is a ~2-minute walk to the Széchenyi Thermal Bath and City Park.

Hősök tere, one stop further on the same M1 line, is the other gateway to City Park.

Alternatively: Hősök tere (Line M1).

Overview

The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is one of Europe’s largest medicinal baths, set in a neo-Baroque palace in City Park. It is famous for its outdoor pools, which stay open all year round. The station serving it carries the bath’s own name and lies on the historic yellow M1 line — continental Europe’s oldest underground, opened in 1896 and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Getting there from key points

Starting point	Metro route
Deák Ferenc tér	Line M1 (yellow), 8 stops, ~8 min
Vörösmarty tér	Line M1 (yellow), 9 stops, ~9 min
Keleti pályaudvar	Line M2 (red), 3 stops, change at Deák Ferenc tér, Line M1 (yellow), 8 stops, ~17 min

Step by step

Take Line M1 and get off at Széchenyi fürdő.

Follow the signs to the exit for the attraction.

In about 2 minutes on foot you reach the Széchenyi Thermal Bath and City Park.

What else to see nearby

Vajdahunyad Castle📍 Map4 min
Budapest Zoo📍 Map5 min
City Park Ice Rink📍 Map5 min
Heroes' Square📍 Map6 min

Useful information

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Ticket

A single ticket is 500 Ft and does not allow a change. If you need to transfer, buy the 30-minute (600 Ft) or 90-minute ticket (850 Ft), which allow unlimited changes within that time. The Budapest 24-hour ticket is 2,750 Ft. Buy in the BudapestGO app or at station machines.

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Accessibility

Széchenyi fürdő is on the historic M1 line: the platforms are shallow but reached by stairs only, with no lifts. City Park itself is flat and step-free once you are above ground.

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Tip

Bring a towel and flip-flops or rent them on site; a swimming cap is not required. Tickets can often be bought online, saving you the long queue at the cash desk. Up the short passage and stairs from the platform, the bath entrance is about a 2-minute walk.

Station: Széchenyi fürdő Route planner Metro map

Frequently asked questions

How much is a metro ticket in Budapest?

A single ticket is 500 Ft with no change allowed; for a transfer, use the 30-minute (600 Ft) or 90-minute ticket (850 Ft). The Budapest 24-hour ticket costs 2,750 Ft. Tickets are sold in the BudapestGO app and at machines in every station. See the "Schedule" page for hours.

How long does it take from the centre?

Deák Ferenc tér: Line M1 (yellow), 8 stops, ~8 min.

Which line serves the station?

Széchenyi fürdő station is on Line M1.

What time does the metro run?

Budapest’s metro runs from about 04:30 to 23:10 every day, with trains every 2–3 minutes at peak times. After the metro closes, night buses cover the same routes.

Where can I see more sights?

See all attractions near the metro for the station, line and walking time to each one.

Updated: October 2026