Hungary: Budapest’s Keleti Railway Station to close May 13-26

Event

The Keleti Railway Station in Budapest will be closed from Monday, May 13, through Sunday, May 26, for maintenance work. According to state-owned MÁV railway company, trains will be rerouted to other stations in the city during the repair period and buses will replace some services. Regional and international lines will be affected and the international ticket offices at the station will only be accessible from Thököly Road. Further information regarding changes to services can be found at the MÁV website.

Context

According to local media, around 160,000 passengers use Keleti station during a typical two-week period.

Advice

Potentially impacted travelers are advised to confirm ticket reservations and anticipate service disruptions and increased demand on alternative lines.