BudapestGO

Name: BudapestGO
Rating: 2.9 (146 reviews)
Author: BKK Budapesti Közlekedési Központ Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

by BKK Budapesti Közlekedési Központ Zártkörűen Működő Részvénytársaság

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 28 Jul 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Travel
Navigation

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

Screens

No screenshots collected yet.

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Shown for US

Free

Last verified 28 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

Shown for US

2.9 146 ratings · App Store

3/5Inability to access passes while in transit navigation page
The most inconvenient part of this app is that it does not allow you to access your tickets without exiting from the transport navigation (Which means you lose access to your pre-planned route every time you need to scan the QR codes.) Seems like a huge oversight! Next request. Please let us tap on a particular stop along the route in navigation to see other busses or trams stopping there. This used to be a useful feature in BKK app time. Sad that it’s not there anymore. Currently, when you tap on a bus stop, it takes you to the bus’s route instead of showing other bus options.

radinyad · 28 Jul 2026
1/5Travelers Beware!
This App will not work below ground in the Budapest Metro! The App also does not prove an off-line verification of your validation of any ticket purchased in the App. So, even though you validate your tickets purchased in BudapestGo before getting on the Metro, when you get off, the “inspectors” will target tourists and demand to see your validation in the App, which will not show up. They will the demand 12,000 HUF ($35USD) in cash on the spot as a “fine.” It’s a scam and they know it. Good luck getting your money back. As soon as I turned a corner near an exit and got connection, boom! My validation appeared in the App. I went immediately back to the scammer/inspector, but she had fled. Her partner of course pretended not to know anything. Solutions. Do not reply on the App below ground in the Metro. I went to customer service and reported the incident and they are aware of the connection problems below ground. So you know these “inspectors “ know exactly where to stand and go after tourists. The money goes in their pocket and they disappear. Instead, use BudapestGo only above ground and if you have to use the Metro, purchase a separate, paper ticket and validate it through the machine so you have proof.

Curry222oooooy · 28 Jul 2026
1/5Terrible system
After a bus driver refused to let me board with a cash fare in exact change despite lots of signage saying that was allowed and my having done it earlier in the day, I resorted to downloading this app. Jet lagged and with my phone battery dying, I waited eons for it to download, couldn't create an account, gave up and walked back to my hotel, exhausted. I finished the setup the following morning—had to try both Apple and Google login multiple times before I was able to create an account, which also required agreeing to all sorts of data sharing, providing my home address, credit card info (no Apple Pay), etc. I haven’t actually managed to use it yet. Person who said it’s bad for tourists is right!

itsemily · 28 Jul 2026
1/5Faulty App Scams Travelers
So multiple times I have bought a ticket and tried to validate it only to get “unknown error - ticket failed to validate” problem is that you can only validate a ticket before getting onto a tram which is only a 10 second window tops. So the first time I scanned and hopped onto the tram only for the app to say it didn’t validate, a fare inspect was by the door and instantly fined me $38 USD knowing fully well I attempted to validate my ticket but the app failed. After this incident there has been countless times that I’ve waited another 15 minutes for a next tram or bus than risk hopping on because this app fails to validate my purchased tickets.

An Honest Chap · 28 Jul 2026
1/5Confusing and frustrating
If this app is supposed to help visitors to Budapest by making the payment for the metro and public transport less confusing, it fails. Long story short, I tried to buy a one way ticket, couldn’t validate it, got off the metro after one stop to validate, was stopped by those checking the passes as I tried to validate it, who of course don’t speak any English except “sorry, you must pay,” and managed in the end to pay for 2 tickets (one on the app and one I paid for there) and the fine. The worst, so stay away

Katmarie225 · 28 Jul 2026

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Privacy

Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Diagnostics — Performance Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Analytics — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Crash Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Diagnostics — Performance Data Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Location — Precise Location Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Usage Data — Product Interaction Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Diagnostics Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Location Developer declared
Data Not Linked to You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Accessibility

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Versions

App Store

5.21.9
Performance updates Bugfixes
5.22.0
News: The Block of 10 tickets is now available!
5.22.1
Tickets available from the map.
5.22.2
Tickets available from the map.
5.22.3
Bug fixes & performance improvements.
5.22.4
Bug fixes & performance improvements
5.22.5
Bugfix for ticket purchase.
5.22.6
- Easy-to-use journey planning history and help bar - Bugfixes
5.23.0
- Dark mode - In-app messages - Timetables design renewal
5.24.0
Faster pass presentation with the Boarding button
6.0.0
Bug fixes & performance improvements.
6.1.0
• Budapest Passenger Security Service call button • Student discount • Improved display of journey planning alternatives • Accessibility of some functions
6.2.0
What’s New in Payments: • Cart functionality • Purchase tickets and passes for someone else
6.3.0
• Backup payment provider added • Extended route network map with rail lines • Improved cart functionality • Minor bug fixes and performance improvements
6.4.0
New: the add-on airport shuttle bus single ticket is now available exclusively in BudapestGO!
6.4.1
Bug fixes
6.4.2
• Improved in-app messaging functionality • Performance optimization – faster app startup • Enhanced “Boarding buttom” feature • Improved display of traffic news and updates • Refreshed route planner interface • Notificaton menu have become more transparent
6.5.0
• New in payments: Apple Pay and Google Pay support • Service information updates: display of front-door boarding and other service features • Voucher redemption feature added • Accessibility improvements • Redesign of the More (Menu) tab and additional UX-improving design updates • Other bug fixes and improvements
6.5.1
• New: Direct chat function with the Budapest Passenger Security Service • Display of section boundaries on services operating to the metropolitan area • Other bug fixes and improvements
6.5.2
• Bug fixes
6.5.3
• Bug fixes
6.6.0
• The widget is now updated: more sizes, more flexible placement, direct ticket or pass selection, and faster launch from the widget • Time zone management: journey planning information is displayed in Hungary time zone • Performance and other bug fixes • Other minor enhancements
6.6.1
• Bug fixes
6.7.0
• Updated notifications • Display of stop identifiers • Sales-related improvements • Optimisation of certain screens • Fine-tuning related to GDPR compliance • General bug fixes and fine-tuning
6.7.1 · 14 Jul 2026
MOL Bubi integration improvements General bug fixes and fine-tuning

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Alternatives

ÖBB Tickets — Same category + similar ratings
Eurail/Interrail Rail Planner — Same category + similar ratings

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Page completeness: Live store listing
Last verified: 28 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

Independent summary has not been published yet.
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