The Underground in Budapest is called Metro, so if you are here, don’t be surprised if you hear the word ‘metro’ in English announcements.
In Budapest there are three underground lines with a junction point at Deák Ferenc Square.
M1: It’s 5 km long. It opened in 1896 between Vörösmarty Square and Széchenyi Spa. This was the second electric underground in the world. In 1973, the line was extended to Mexikói út.
M2: It’s 10 km long. It connects the Southern Railway Station and the Örs Vezér Square. The construction started in the 50s, but the line only opened between 1970 and 1972. It’s been the busiest line in the city since 2003.
M3: It’s 18 km long. It connects the northern and southern parts of Pest. It opened in 1976. In 1990 it reached Újpest Központ.
I don’t usually travel by underground, but because of the project I took a few pictures of M3.
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