Széll Kálmán tér metro station
Area Metro station serving Budapest's Széll Kálmán tér
M2 metro station beneath Széll Kálmán tér, a common entry point for tourists reaching Buda’s attractions, local shops and surface transport connections.
Széll Kálmán tér metro station is an underground station on Budapest s Metro line M2 located beneath the Széll Kálmán tér square.
The station provides rapid transit access to the Buda side of the city and connects with numerous tram and bus routes at surface level, forming a key node in Budapest s public transport network.
The station sits in the Buda urban area close to commercial and administrative buildings and the surface interchange at the square.
- Interchange: Located directly beneath the square and forming an interchange with surface trams and buses, the station is on Budapest s M2 metro line.
How to Get to Széll Kálmán tér metro station #
The station is on Budapest Metro Line M2 and sits directly beneath Széll Kálmán tér. It’s a short walk from many Buda neighborhoods and connects to tram and bus lines at surface level.
Tickets and passes are bought at machines and validated at gates; regular Budapest fares apply.
Tips for Visiting Széll Kálmán tér metro station #
- Exit the metro on the correct side-the station has multiple surface-level exits that lead to different bus and tram connections.
- If transferring to suburban buses, allow 10-15 minutes for connections during peak hours.
- Check the renovated station layout-recent works improved accessibility but some exits still have stairs.
Best Time to Visit Széll Kálmán tér metro station #
The metro station operates year-round as part of Budapest's M2 line-best used outside peak commute hours for a quieter experience.
Weather & Climate near Széll Kálmán tér metro station #
Széll Kálmán tér metro station's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental - Hot-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (535 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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