Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to cross at all times.
- Time needed
- 20 to 30 minutes for a one-way walk.
- Best time
- Early morning or after dark for fewer people and lit towers.
- Getting there
- Trams 2 and 19 stop at both ends. Metro stations Deák Ferenc tér and Batthyány tér are within 10 minutes on foot.
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Day 1 of Budapest: Weekend Escape
Castle Hill
How Széchenyi Chain Bridge fits into a day.- 9:00Buda CastleCastle Hill
- 10:30Fisherman's BastionCastle Hill
- 11:30Matthias ChurchCastle Hill
- 15:00Széchenyi Chain BridgeDanube
- 16:30Danube PromenadePest
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Széchenyi Chain Bridge questions
Can you walk across the Széchenyi Chain Bridge?
Yes. Separate walkways run along both sides for pedestrians.
Are there fees to use the bridge?
No. Crossing is free for walkers, cyclists and vehicles.
When is the best time to visit the bridge?
Early morning avoids crowds. Nighttime shows the illuminated towers and chains.
