Budapest eSIM: what to know before you land
🇭🇺 Budapest, Hungary · BUD · 3-day pick: 2 GB for $2.99
Landing in Budapest
- BUD Ferenc Liszt International
Budapest airport has no rail link; the 100E airport bus runs non-stop to Deák Ferenc tér in the centre.
- Install the Hungary eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at BUD, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Hungary, not at purchase.
You'll need about 1.5 GB over 3 days. 2 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 1 GB · 7 days for $1.99.
Pay · $2.99Short stays in Budapest
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $5.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $1.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $2.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $4.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $9.99 Unlimited · 7 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Hungary eSIM connects to Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Going on from Budapest? EU & UK (28 countries), Europe (41 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Hungary too.
Questions about Budapest
Which airports serve Budapest?
Ferenc Liszt International (BUD). Budapest airport has no rail link; the 100E airport bus runs non-stop to Deák Ferenc tér in the centre.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Budapest?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 2 GB · 15 days for $2.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 1 GB · 7 days for $1.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at BUD?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Hungary.
Which networks will I use in Budapest?
The Hungary eSIM connects to Vodafone. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.