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Mahart PassNave

The passenger shipping company of the Danube in Hungary: boats from Budapest to Szentendre and Visegrád, a hydrofoil to Esztergom and sightseeing cruises in the city.

Mahart PassNave is the historic passenger boat company of the Danube in Hungary. From Budapest it takes you to the Danube Bend, the stretch of river between Szentendre and Esztergom.

What it offers

  • Budapest–Szentendre boat, in summer and on Advent weekends, from Vigadó tér.
  • Budapest–Szentendre–Visegrád boat, a day trip along the Danube Bend.
  • Budapest–Vác–Visegrád–Esztergom hydrofoil, some weekends from May to September, only with a ticket bought beforehand.
  • Sightseeing trips and themed boats in Budapest.

Before you go

All lines depend on the level of the river: with low water they are suspended, as in mid-November 2026. Buy your ticket online or at the ticket office: on the hydrofoil it is not sold at Vác or Visegrád, and cancellation is not possible in the 48 hours beforehand.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by Mahart PassNave, with the prices and terms they publish.

  • Hydrofoil from Budapest to Visegrád and Esztergom in Danube Bend Budapest–Vác–Visegrád–Esztergom hydrofoil From €11,000 adult, one way to Visegrád, in forints · 1 h 30 · Selected weekends from May to September (in 2026: 1–3 May, 23–25 May, 26–28 June, 24–26 July, 20–23 August and 18–20 September) Return to Visegrád 15,000 Ft; to Esztergom 13,000 and 17,000 Ft; children aged 2 to 14 from 8,500 Ft. Only with a ticket bought beforehand; cannot be cancelled in the 48 hours before Book
  • Boat from Budapest to Szentendre on the Danube in Szentendre Budapest–Szentendre–Budapest boat From €5000 adult, one way, in forints · 1 h 30 · 29 June to 30 August 2026, Tuesday to Sunday Return 7,000 Ft; students 4,500 and 6,000 Ft; children aged 2 to 14 and pensioners 4,000 and 5,500 Ft. Leaves Vigadó tér at 10:30 and stops at Batthyány tér; suspended when the water is low Book Advent boat to Szentendre Saturdays and Sundays from 29 November to 27 December 2026 Leaves Vigadó tér at 10:30, arrives at 12:00 and returns at 15:30 Book

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

Practical details

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where do the Mahart boats leave from in Budapest?

From Vigadó tér, on the Pest bank, and they stop at Batthyány tér, in Buda.

Do they run in winter?

Only some special lines, such as the Advent boat to Szentendre.

Visit their website Directions

Independent company: you book with them, on their terms.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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