In the Heart of Europe

Few places capture the spirit of Europe like Budapest — a city where history, culture, and innovation meet on the banks of the Danube. With its strategic position bridging East and West, Budapest has long been a center of commerce, science, and creativity.
Today, the Hungarian capital is emerging as one of Europe’s most exciting hubs for transport research and technological innovation. Hungary’s strong academic foundations, engineering excellence, and growing start-up ecosystem make it the perfect host for TRA 2026.

Easy to Reach

Budapest is easily accessible from nearly every European capital by direct flights and rail connections. The Liszt Ferenc International Airport connects the city to over 120 destinations worldwide, while efficient public transportation — metro, trams, and buses — ensures smooth travel within the city.
The TRA 2026 venue, Hungexpo Budapest Congress and Exhibition Centre, is just a short ride from the city center, conveniently linked by metro and shuttle services during the event.

Discover the City

Beyond the conference, Budapest offers an unforgettable experience.
Explore its UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, soak in the historic thermal baths, and enjoy a vibrant mix of classical architecture, cutting-edge design, and world-renowned gastronomy.
Stroll along the Danube Promenade, cross the iconic Chain Bridge, or discover the creative pulse of local districts filled with cafés, galleries, and cultural events.

Whether you’re networking at the conference or relaxing after a busy day, Budapest is the perfect setting to connect, explore, and be inspired.

Useful Information

For route planning and ticket purchasing, you can also use the BudapestGO application, which you can download from here: https://bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/budapestgo/

Currency
As in Hungary the official currency is the Hungarian Forint (HUF), generally you will have to pay for everything in HUF, but credit cards are widely used and accepted. There are coins of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 HUF and banknotes of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 and 20000 in Hungary. 1 euro equals approximately with 400 HUF – depending on the actual exchange rate.

Tourist information
The website of the Budapest tourism office is: http://en.budapestinfo.hu/

Public transport
http://www.bkk.hu/en/
Budapest has an efficient public transport network made up of more than 180 bus, trolleybus, 29 tram and 4 metro lines. In general, the buses, trams and trolleybuses operate between 4.30 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Tickets are sold at ticket offices. There are several ticket offices at the main metro stations in the underground passage, which are open every day 6.00 – 21.30.
You can also purchase your tickets at the vending machines: Ticket Vending Machines in Budapest (bkk.hu) or via the BudapestGO app: BudapestGO Public transport app in Budapest (bkk.hu).
Fares - https://bkk.hu/en/tickets-and-passes/
Public transportation network of Budapest and vicinity - https://bkk.hu/downloads/map/173/

Public bike
The city of Budapest operates a bike sharing system which is also widely used. We recommend downloading the MOL Bubi application: https://molbubi.hu/en/
Active and micromobility is also widely used, especially in the downtown area of Budapest. There are several Mobility Service Provider companies operating in the city, such as Lime, Bird and Tier.