Rákóczi Bridge

Rákóczi Bridge is a road bridge in Budapest that spans the Danube River, connecting the districts of Ferencváros and Lágymányos. The steel structure carries both car traffic and tram line 1, serving thousands of commuters and travelers daily.

The bridge was conceived in the early 1990s to address growing traffic needs between the riverbanks. It opened to the public in 1995 and was later named after the Hungarian nobleman and rebel Francis II Rákóczi.

The bridge received its current name in 2011, honoring Francis II Rákóczi, a Hungarian nobleman who led a significant uprising against Habsburg rule.

The bridge is accessible to pedestrians, cyclists, cars, and trams and serves as a central link between the western and eastern sides of the city. You can cross it freely at any time and find good transport connections on both sides.

The bridge uses an integrated mirror system for illumination, making it safer to cross after dark. On the Buda side, grass covers the tram tracks, creating an unusual ecological design feature.

Location: Budapest

Inception: 1995

Official opening: 1995

Length: 494.8 m

GPS coordinates: 47.46861,19.06750

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:31