COST CYPHER Training School on the
 Analysis, uncertainty quantification, validation,
optimization and reduction of combustion kinetic mechanisms

2-5 September, 2025    Budapest, Hungary

It is highly recommended to use the BudapestGO mobile phone app (available for both Android and iPhone).
It contains a public transport route planner inside Budapest, shows the arrival time of your next bus or tram, and offers several other services.

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Link to the timetables of the public transport services.

How to get from the Budapest Airport to the city centre?
Options from the cheapest to the most expensive.

1) Align bus 200E just outside the airport terminal building, which will go to the Kőbánya-Kispest metro station (23 min, fare HUF 500). From the Kőbánya-Kispest metro station to the city centre (Deák tér metro station) use metro line M3. The travelling time is 17 min, the fare is HUF 500. It is free if you have bought your 15-day pass or monthly pass at the airport.

2) Use Airport Express Bus 100E. It goes from the Budapest Airport to the Deák tér bus station in 40 min. The special fare is HUF 2200 and the ticket can be bought on the bus from a vending machine using a bank card.

3) The official taxi company serving the airport is "Főtaxi". Reservations can be made in person at the Főtaxi booths located at the exits of Terminals 2A and 2B. At the taxi ranks in front of the stands, taxis are continuously waiting for passengers. A ride to the city center should typically cost around 10800 HUF (28 EUR),


ACCOMMODATION
The first week of September is after the main touristic season. You may find easily affordable accommodation using various internet services.

Some nearby hotels:

ibis Styles Budapest City Hotel,  Soroksári út 12, 1095 Budapest
It is just opposite to the location of the conference, on the other side of the Danube. 15 min walking OR 1 tram stop.

Leonardo Hotel Budapest, Tompa utca 30-34, 1094 Budapest
It is a bit further on, 10 min walking AND 2 tram stops.


INTERNET WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY BUILDING
The Eduroam network is available on the site. Please check your eduroam ID and password! If you do not have an eduroam ID, please write an e-mail to turanyi@chem.elte.hu

PARKING
Parking is possible next to the university building. The car owner has to indicate this request to the organizers by providing the make, colour, and number plate of the car.

CURRENCY, EXCHANGE, CREDIT CARDS
The official currency in Hungary is Hungarian Forint (HUF). Currently 1 EUR is about 400 HUF. Exchange facilities are offered at the airport, in hotels and in the touristic areas. MasterCard and Visa are accepted in practically all shops.


INSURANCE
The Organizing Committee can not assume responsibility for injuries or losses occurring to persons or personal belongings during the Training School. Participants are therefore advised to travel with a valid insurance package.

TIPPING
It is customary to give a tip of 10% over the amount of the bill at restaurants (unless service charge is already included) and in taxis.

ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
In Hungary, electricity is supplied at 240 V, 50 Hz. The 2-pin connecting plug is identical to the one used in e.g. Germany, and different from that used in some other countries, e.g. China, USA, UK and Japan.

SHOPPING HOURS
The usual shopping hours in Budapest are from 10:00 to 18:00, and in most food stores from 7:00 to 21:00. The shops are open on Sundays.

SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted inside public buildings or at the venues for the social functions. Smokers are required to smoke outdoors in the designated area.

 

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