Where is the Rudas Bath located?

Address: Budapest, Döbrentei tér 9, 1013 Hungary

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The Rudas Baths is located on the banks of the stunning Danube at the foot of Gellert Hill in Budapest, Hungary.

Closest landmark: Buda Castle (1.2 km)

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Getting to Rudas Baths by public transport

Best for: Budget travel
Travel time: 25 to 30 minutes
Closest stop: Rudas Gyógyfürdő (75 m)

Take bus 15 from the Kossuth Lajos tér M bus stop and get down at Március 15. Tér bus stop. It is a 9-minute walk to the Rudas Baths, which is around 650 meters from here. Although you need to walk a bit, this is one of the very few direct buses operating on this route.
Alternatively, you can take buses 72 and 9 from Báthory utca / Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út and get down at Astoria M, where you need to change buses. Hop on bus 107, which will drop you off at Rudas Gyógyfürdő, the closest bus stop to the Rudas Baths.

Best for: Budget travel, the fastest way to reach Rudas Baths using public transport
Travel time: 17 to 20 minutes from Kossuth Lajos tér M tram stop
Closest stop: Rudas Gyógyfürdő (75 m)

Board tram 2, 2B, and 23 from Kossuth Lajos tér M and get down at Március 15. tér tram stop. You will need to walk for around 700 meters to reach Rudas Baths from here.
If you wish to skip the walk, you can take the metro from Kossuth Lajos tér to Batthyány tér H and then take tram 19 from Batthyány tér M+H, which drops you to Rudas Gyógyfürdő, the closest tram stop to the Rudas Baths.

Best for: Avoiding traffic during peak hours, long-distance intracity travel
Travel time: 18 to 30 minutes from the Kossuth Lajos tér station
Closest stop: Astoria (1.2 km)

The fastest way to get to Rudas Baths via metro is by taking a metro from the Kossuth Lajos tér station and getting down at Astoria, which is about a kilometer away from the Rudas Baths. You can either walk or take bus number 7 from Astoria M to Rudas Gyógyfürdő, the closest bus stop to the Rudas Baths.
Alternatively, you can enjoy a short metro ride from Kossuth Lajos tér station to Batthyány tér H and then take a tram to reach Rudas Baths.

Getting to Rudas Baths by car

Best for: Fastest way to reach Rudas Baths
Travel time: 10-20 minutes from the Hungarian Parliament depending on traffic
Distance: 3.3 kilometres

If you are driving to Rudas Baths from the Hungarian Parliament, take the road that connects to Id. Antall József rkp. Drive for about 650 meters on d. Antall József rkp./Pesti alsó rkp before merging into Jane Haining rkp.
Drive for 700 meters until Belgrád rkp. turns left and becomes Március 15. tér.
Now, drive for about 1.3 kilometers along Erzsébet híd and Szent Gellért rkp before turning right which leads to the Rudas Baths.

Parking facilities

Parkoló: Located just 10 meters away, it is the nearest parking facility to the Rudas Baths. Please note that credit cards are not accepted here, so it is best to keep some cash handy.
MÉLYGARÁZS VÁRKERT BAZÁR: This spacious, clean, and well-maintained parking lot is about 600 meters from the Rudas Baths. Priced at 1€/h, it is also one of the cheapest parking lots around the Rudas Baths.
Parkoló a híd alatt: This parking space is located 700 meters from the Rudas Baths across the Danube. While there is ample parking available, visitors are requested to be wary of fake parking attendants.
Parkimi mbrapa kalase: The parking is about a kilometer away from the Rudas Baths. You can park your vehicle here if you are planning to visit the Buda Castle and the Rudas Baths.

Walking to Rudas Baths

Best for: Sightseeing, exploring the city’s architecture and vibrant culture.

Travel time: 35 minutes from the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Distance: 2.3 kilometres

The walk from the Hungarian Parliament Building to the Rudas Baths allows you to capture the city’s serene sights along the Danube River. You will walk past significant landmarks, including the waterside memorial, Shoes on the Danube Bank, and more.
The best part about the walk is that you need to cross the ancient Széchenyi Chain Bridge, which was built in the 19th century. You can catch breathtaking views of both banks of the Danube from here.
You will also walk past the Fairy Tale Museum after crossing the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, which is a fun experience for kids.