Gyermekvasút (Budapest Children's Railway)

MÁV-START Zrt.
Hungary
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The Journey

Navigate from Széchenyi-hegy to Hűvösvölgy across a span of 11.2km.

Scenery Highlights
  • János-hegy (Highest peak in Budapest at 529m) — views over the city from the ridge
  • Normafa Recreation Area — popular Budapest picnic and hiking hub
  • Dense mixed forest canopy visible from open-sided summer carriages
  • Vadaspark station adjacent to the Budapest Zoo's附属 area
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0.75 hours

  • Distance

    11.2 km

  • Est. Price

    800–1,500 HUF depending on class

Official Booking Provider
Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Czechoslovak-built diesel locomotives (various); vintage steam locomotives on designated steam weekends

Locomotive Weight

Varies by locomotive class

Track Gauge

760 mm (2 ft 5 15/16 in) — Bosnian gauge

Braking Technology

Compressed air / vacuum for heritage rolling stock

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Steep grades on the Buda Hills ridge — up to 3.5% gradient on some sections

  • Dense forest environment requiring regular vegetation management along the right-of-way

  • Narrow corridor through urban fringe and protected forest — limited expansion options

  • Age-appropriate safety systems for child staff — extensive fail-safes for locomotive operation by adult engineers only

Track operator

MÁV-START Zrt. (Hungarian State Railways)

Route distance

11.2 km

Maximum speed

20 km/h (intentionally slow for scenic appreciation)

Number of stations

8 (including termini)

Carriage type

Narrow-gauge heritage carriages; open-sided summer carriages; restored vintage rolling stock

Staff age

Children 10–14 years (ticket, signals, stations); adults (locomotive operation and engineering)

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    0.75 hours

  • Distance

    11.2 km

  • Est. Price

    800–1,500 HUF depending on class

Official Booking Provider