Budapest metro operating hours, service intervals (peak and off-peak) and first/last train times by line.
Every day approximately between 04:30 and 23:10.
Exact first and last metro times from both terminals. For service disruptions check the official BKK page.
| Line | Route / first and last departures | Travel time | Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | Vörösmarty tér → Mexikói út Vörösmarty tér: first 04:34 · last 23:09 Mexikói út: first 04:30 · last 23:00 | ~10.5 min | 11 station |
| M2 | Déli pályaudvar → Örs vezér tere Déli pályaudvar: first 04:30 · last 23:05 Örs vezér tere: first 04:30 · last 23:00 | ~16 min | 11 station |
| M3 | Újpest-központ → Kőbánya-Kispest Újpest-központ: first 04:30 · last 23:00 Kőbánya-Kispest: first 04:32 · last 23:10 | ~29.5 min | 20 station |
| M4 | Kelenföld vasútállomás → Keleti pályaudvar Kelenföld vasútállomás: first 04:30 · last 23:00 Keleti pályaudvar: first 04:35 · last 23:05 | ~13.5 min | 10 station |
More frequent service at peak times, less so off-peak. On weekends typically the late morning/afternoon value applies all day.
| Period | Time slot | Service interval | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | 04:30 – 06:30 | 5–8 min | Pre-peak service |
| Morning peak | 06:30 – 09:30 | 2–3 min | Maximum frequency |
| Late morning | 09:30 – 12:00 | 4–6 min | Moderate frequency |
| Midday | 12:00 – 15:00 | 5–8 min | Slower pace |
| Afternoon peak | 15:00 – 19:00 | 2–3 min | Same as morning peak |
| Evening | 19:00 – 21:30 | 5–8 min | After-dinner service |
| Late evening | 21:30 – 23:10 | 8–12 min | Towards close of service |
Sunday schedule applies on national holidays (15 March, 20 August, 23 October). On Christmas Day and New Year's Day: modified, reduced service.
During UEFA matches, concerts and state events BKK may run more frequent trains and extended service (Puskás Aréna, Hősök tere).
The metro does not run after 23:10. Instead use the 900-series night buses (900, 901, 902, 906, 907, 908, 914, 916, 920, 923, 950, 956, 970, 990) — they run throughout the night.
During maintenance or unexpected service disruptions, BKK runs a replacement bus service along the metro route. Check the BudapestGO app and bkk.hu for current information.
For official, real-time schedules and service information visit bkk.hu or use the BudapestGO app. On major sporting events and holidays the metro may extend its operating hours.
The first train generally departs the terminals around 04:30. There can be slight variation by line, but every line starts service at roughly this time.
The last trains arrive at the terminals at around 23:10. Always check the exact time on the official BKK site before an important trip.
No — the metro does not run at night. Instead you can use the BKK night bus network (routes numbered in the 900s), which operates throughout the night.
