How to get to the Hungarian Parliament by metro
Station, line, walking time and exit — the complete guide.
Get off at Kossuth Lajos tér station (Line M2). From there the station exit is right by the attraction to the Hungarian Parliament and Kossuth Lajos tér.
Batthyány tér (also M2), across the river, offers the classic postcard view of the Parliament from the Buda side.
Alternatively: Batthyány tér (Line M2).
Overview
The Hungarian Parliament Building (Országház) is the largest building in Hungary and one of the great river-front landmarks of Europe — a neo-Gothic palace of 691 rooms completed in 1902, crowned by a 96-metre central dome that holds the Holy Crown of Hungary. It stands right on the Danube on Kossuth Lajos tér, and the M2 (red) metro station opens directly onto the square in front of it. The Museum of Ethnography and the memorials of the square are only a few steps away, and the tram along the embankment gives one of the finest city walks in Budapest.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Metro route |
|---|---|
| Deák Ferenc tér | Line M2 (red), 1 stop, ~2 min |
| Astoria | Line M2 (red) toward Déli, ~5 min |
| Keleti pályaudvar | Line M2 (red) toward Déli, ~9 min |
Step by step
Take Line M2 and get off at Kossuth Lajos tér.
Follow the signs to the exit for the attraction.
As you leave the station you reach the Hungarian Parliament and Kossuth Lajos tér.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
How much is a metro ticket in Budapest?
A single ride is 450 Ft and a transfer ticket is 530 Ft (one change within 80 minutes). A 24-hour ticket costs 2,500 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 M2 (red), 1 stop, ~2 min.
Which line serves the station?
Kossuth Lajos tér station is on Line M2.
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.
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Updated: August 2026