How to get to the Great Market Hall by metro

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

Quick answer

Get off at Fővám tér station (Line M4). From there it is a ~1-minute walk to the Great Market Hall and Fővám tér.

Fővám tér is one stop from Kálvin tér on the M4, where you can change to the M3 for the rest of the city.

Alternatively: Kálvin tér (Line M3).

Overview

The Great Market Hall is Budapest’s largest and oldest covered market, dating from 1897, with a distinctive Zsolnay-tiled roof. The ground floor is full of fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and paprika, while the upper level offers folk crafts and food stalls. The hall stands at the Pest bridgehead beside Liberty Bridge, and the M4 station exit opens almost at its door.

Getting there from key points

Starting point	Metro route
Deák Ferenc tér	Line M3 (blue), 2 stops, change at Kálvin tér, Line M4 (green), 1 stop, ~8 min
Kálvin tér	Line M4 (green), 1 stop, ~1 min
Keleti pályaudvar	Line M4 (green), 4 stops, ~6 min

Step by step

Take Line M4 and get off at Fővám tér.

Follow the signs to the exit for the attraction.

In about 1 minutes on foot you reach the Great Market Hall and Fővám tér.

What else to see nearby

Corvinus University📍 Mapat the exit
Liberty Bridge📍 Map3 min
Váci utca📍 Map5 min
Bálna Budapest📍 Map5 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

Fővám tér is a modern M4 station with lifts from street to platform — it is step-free. The market hall itself has a lift to the upper gallery.

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Tip

The market is open Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays; the choice is freshest in the morning. Try lángos and goulash at the food stalls upstairs. Walking across Liberty Bridge takes you in a few minutes to the Buda side, near the Gellért Baths and Gellért Hill.

Station: Fővám tér 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 M3 (blue), 2 stops, change at Kálvin tér, Line M4 (green), 1 stop, ~8 min.

Which line serves the station?

Fővám tér station is on Line M4.

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