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Hydrofoil from Budapest to Visegrád and Esztergom
Information
- From
- Ft11,000 adult, one way to Visegrád (forints)
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- Selected weekends from May to September; suspended when the water is low
- Who it's for
- All ages; children aged 2 to 14 at a reduced rate
The journey
The Mahart hydrofoil is the fast way up the Danube from Budapest: it leaves at 9:30, stops at Vác at 10:10 and Visegrád at 10:30 and reaches Esztergom at 11:00. The return leaves Esztergom at 16:30, passes Visegrád at 17:00 and reaches Budapest at 18:00. It travels at 65–70 km/h, with panoramic windows and a toilet.
When it runs
It is not a daily service: in 2026 it sailed only on some long weekends between May and September (1 to 3 May, 23 to 25 May, 26 to 28 June, 24 to 26 July, 20 to 23 August and 18 to 20 September). The 2027 dates are published in spring.
Prices
| One way | Return | |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest–Visegrád, adult | 11,000 Ft | 15,000 Ft |
| Budapest–Esztergom, adult | 13,000 Ft | 17,000 Ft |
| Children aged 2 to 14, to Visegrád | 8,500 Ft | 13,000 Ft |
| Children aged 2 to 14, to Esztergom | 11,000 Ft | 15,000 Ft |
You can only travel with a ticket bought beforehand: there is no ticket office at Vác or Visegrád. It cannot be cancelled in the 48 hours before.
Tips
- Boat out, train back From Esztergom there are trains to Budapest every half hour; that way you don't depend on the single return.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the boat take from Budapest to Esztergom?
An hour and a half by hydrofoil.
Does it run every day?
No, only some weekends from May to September.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
Who runs it
- Mahart PassNaveBudapest–Vác–Visegrád–Esztergom hydrofoil Visit their website
