Conetpass Budapest is an independent digital pass designed for visitors to the city, available in Budapest like in other 20 cities in Europe and Asia. The traveller purchases Pass for 1, 2, 3 or 4 days and receives a Conetpass powered by Revolut, with credit for getting around Budapest’s transport network with a simple tap & go. The service is operated by Conetpass and is distinct from BKK, the official operator of Budapest’s public transport: the Conetpass is used by the traveller to pay for the transport journey they need benefiting from a guaranteed capped fare, regardless of the number of journeys or modes of transport used.
The service is designed for tourists visiting Budapest who want a guaranteed fare, expressed in euros rather than forints, and that gives access to all modes of transport with a simple Tap & Go, without any worries and without having to choose the most suitable ticket for their journey every time.
Key points
- The Conetpass is available in four durations: 1, 2, 3 or 4 calendar days.
- The pass is issued through Conetpass powered by Revolut and needs to be added to the smartphone’s digital wallet.
- On the metro and on the 100E airport bus, the Pass works with a simple Tap & Go.
- On buses and trams, the ticket must be purchased first at a ticket machine, always using the Conetpass.
- Airport connection is included across all durations, from the 1-day package to the 4-day package and the traveller can choose between 100E airport bus or the bus operated by miniBUD.
- Every package also includes Uber credit for bike sharing, a Ubigi eSIM with 500MB and a 10% discount on Tiqets.
- Children under 6 travel free on Budapest’s public transport.
Conetpass and BKK: two distinct services
BKK, Budapesti Közlekedési Központ, is one of the companies that operate Budapest’s public transport. Conetpass is an independent service designed for travellers and operated by Conet, connected to BKK only to the extent that the credit it provides is used to pay for journey on transport operated also by BKK.
Conetpass provides the credit through Revolut.
Transport credit through Conetpass powered by Revolut
After purchase, the customer receives an email from Revolut inviting them to activate the service linked to the Conetpass account.
Anyone who already has a Revolut account can accept the invitation from their app, using the same email address given at the time of purchase. Anyone without an account follows the registration process required by the platform. Full operational instructions are included in the confirmation email sent after purchase.
Once activation is complete, the Conetpass powered by Revolut can be added to the smartphone’s digital wallet via Apple Pay or Google Pay. From that point, the credit is available for the trips covered by the Pass.
Once the pass is activated and added to the wallet, travellers are free to move around for the whole duration of the pass, on any mode of transport, without worrying about costs or choosing tickets, just with a simple tap&go.
How to use Conetpass on Budapest’s public transport
Conetpass Budapest uses a contactless, open-loop system powered by Revolut. After activation, the traveller adds the card to their digital wallet and uses the associated credit for the trips covered during their stay.
The practical use varies by mode of transport:
- Metro and 100E airport bus: Tap & Go is used directly with the Conetpass in the digital wallet.
- Buses and trams: a single-journey ticket must be bought in advance at a ticket machine, always paying with the Conetpass powered by Revolut credit.
- The credit is intended for trips on the metro, tram and bus network operated by BKK, and on the HÉV suburban railway within Budapest’s city limits. The rules governing each individual ticket remain those set by BKK: whenever a ticket is required, it is the traveller who buys it using the Conetpass, without needing to think about which fare is best: everything is covered by Conet.
Available durations: 1, 2, 3 or 4 days
Conetpass Budapest is offered in four durations: 1, 2, 3 or 4 days. The chosen package determines the period of use for the service and the credit linked to it.
Validity is calculated in calendar days, not in consecutive 24-hour periods:
- 1-day Conetpass: valid until midnight on the day of activation;
- 2-day Conetpass: valid until midnight on the second calendar day;
- 3-day Conetpass: valid until midnight on the third calendar day;
- 4-day Conetpass: valid until midnight on the fourth calendar day.
For example, activating a 2-day package at 5:00 pm on a Monday means the period ends at midnight on Tuesday.
What the Conetpass include
Beyond the credit for getting around the city, Conetpass Budapest always include:
- credit for Budapest’s public transport;
- airport connection via the 100E bus, included across all package durations;
- airport connection with MiniBud, the ticket is to be downloaded in the confirmation email of Conetpass;
- Uber credit for bike sharing;
- a free Ubigi eSIM with 500MB of preloaded data;
- a 10% discount on Tiqets tickets;
- fully digital use through a smartphone.
To use the service, travellers need a smartphone compatible with Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and a valid ID.
Free Ubigi eSIM with 500MB
Every Conetpass package includes a free Ubigi eSIM with 500MB of preloaded data. Ubigi is an international eSIM connectivity provider and a Conetpass partner. The eSIM is sent together with the purchase confirmation by email and needs to be activated on the Ubigi website following the instructions provided.
10% discount on Tiqets
Among the included benefits is also a 10% discount on Tiqets, a digital platform for booking tickets to museums, attractions and cultural experiences. Thanks to the partnership between Conetpass and Tiqets, package holders can use the discount to book available attractions according to the terms of the promotion.
Children under 6 travel free
On Budapest’s public transport, children under 6 years old travel free of charge, without needing a dedicated ticket.
The Conetpass can be kept after the trip
At the end of the stay, the Conetpass powered by Revolut can stay in the digital wallet and be topped up for a future trip in other cities where Conetpass is available (20 cities in Europe and Asia and much more are coming). After the trip ends, the customer receives an email with instructions on how to top it up.
How to get Conetpass Budapest
The process involves a few stages:
- Purchase Conetpass Budapest, choosing the 1, 2, 3 or 4-day pass.
- Open the email sent by Revolut and follow the activation process described.
- Activate the Conetpass powered by Revolut, creating a Revolut account if needed.
- Add the Conetpass to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
- Use the available credit for travel, paying for the tickets needed depending on the mode of transport with a simple tap&go
If the confirmation email is not received, it’s worth checking the spam folder first or in the login area of Conetpass. The booking can also be recovered through the ticket recovery service, using the name, surname and email address provided at the time of purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Conetpass Budapest
It is a digital pass for travellers that provides credit for getting around through Conetpass powered by Revolut, along with additional benefits included in the chosen package.
Conetpass is a service operated by Conet, distinct from BKK. The Conetpass is used by the traveller to pay for journey on Budapest public transport and airport connection.
The credit is intended for the metro, tram and bus network operated by BKK, and for the HÉV suburban railway within Budapest’s city limits, according to the rules that apply to each individual ticket.
On the metro and on the 100E airport bus, Tap & Go is used with the Conetpass in the digital wallet. On buses and trams, a single-journey ticket must be bought first at a ticket machine, always using the Conetpass.
Yes, it is included across all available durations, from the 1-day package to the 4-day package.
Yes, the service runs on Revolut’s technology. Anyone without an account follows the required registration process delivered by Conet; anyone who already has one can accept the invitation received by email.
Yes, Conetpass Budapest is a digital product and requires a device compatible with Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
It is available for 1, 2, 3 or 4 calendar days. Validity ends at midnight on the last day covered by the Pass.
Children under 6 do not need a ticket.
Budapest is one of the cities covered by the wider Conetpass network. For the full list of Conetpass city sites, see the Conetpass network directory.
