BudapestGO, the renewed version of the FUTÁR application by BKK Centre for Budapest Transport, is here to make your travel experience in Budapest easier, smarter, and more efficient. With a cleaner, more intuitive interface and several new features, it’s the ultimate travel companion for anyone navigating Budapest’s public transport system.
Route Planning and Ticket Purchasing in One App
BudapestGO combines journey planning with ticket purchases in a single app, making it simple to plan your route and buy your tickets or passes all in one place.
Digital Ticketing
Now you can purchase digital single tickets directly through BudapestGO. Forget the hassle of paper tickets; simply buy your ticket through the app and present it when necessary. The app also supports passes, so you can conveniently purchase both short-term and long-term travel options for Budapest and beyond.
Automatic Pass Renewal
With the automatic pass renewal feature, you never have to worry about your travel card or pass expiring again. BudapestGO will remind you when your pass is due for renewal, and you can handle the process with just a few taps, ensuring uninterrupted travel.
Traffic Information and Personalized Updates
BudapestGO keeps you in the loop with real-time traffic and service updates. The integrated BKK Info application ensures that you get timely notifications about delays, cancellations, or other transport service changes, helping you stay on track and avoid surprises. Plus, you can receive personalized updates via push messages for routes that you frequently use.
Simplified Interface and User Experience
The app’s new interface is designed to be cleaner, clearer, and more user-friendly. The app also supports trip planning for trains and suburban railways, so you can seamlessly transition between different modes of transportation.
Local and Intercity Ticketing
BudapestGO isn’t just for Budapest! You can buy local and intercity tickets for many municipalities across Hungary. This makes the app a versatile tool for travelers who need to move around the country, whether it’s for a short trip within the city or a longer journey to another town.
FAQs
1. Can I use BudapestGO without internet?
No, BudapestGO requires an active mobile data connection for purchasing, using, and verifying the validity of mobile tickets.
2. How do I validate a ticket with BudapestGO?
To validate your ticket, simply hold your phone 1-3 cm away from the NFC sticker on BKK vehicle doors or metro station entrances. The animated image will appear to confirm a successful validation, and you don’t even need to open the app.
3. What kind of tickets can I purchase through BudapestGO?
You can purchase digital single tickets, daily and weekly travelcards, and passes for local and intercity travel in Budapest and across many municipalities in Hungary.
4. Does BudapestGO provide real-time updates on public transport?
Yes, the app provides real-time traffic information and personalized push notifications about transport service changes, delays, and cancellations.
5. Can I plan trips for trains and suburban railways with BudapestGO?
Yes, BudapestGO allows you to plan trips for trains and suburban railways, and you can use a BKK pass for these journeys.
Version History
v5.79.3—6 Jul, 2024
Bugfixes
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v5.79.0—30 May, 2024
Bugfixes
Performance updates
v5.78.0—18 Apr, 2024
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