Budapest-Déli railway station, station building
Budapest-Déli is a terminal railway station in Budapest District I, located on the Buda side of the city. The building is made of concrete with simple lines and was completed in 1975, with twelve tracks served by seven island platforms and two side platforms where all trains begin and end.
The original station opened in 1861 as part of a line to Rijeka during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The building was heavily damaged during World War II and later replaced by the modern concrete structure that exists today, completed in the 1970s.
The station takes its name "Déli" meaning South, reflecting its location in the southern part of Buda. The building itself represents the functional style of the 1970s and shows how the city rebuilt itself after the war.
Metro line M2 runs directly beneath the station and connects it quickly to the city center and other districts. Buses and trams stop nearby, and taxis usually wait outside the building, so it is advisable to use official city taxis. A walk to central Buda takes about 25 minutes.
The station building has two levels: the lower level sits at street level on the east side with taxis, shops, and the metro entrance, while the upper level contains the main hall, platforms, and ticket counters. This practical arrangement makes navigation simple, though passengers sometimes must climb stairs or walk around the west side to avoid them.
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