In Budapest, though, a ride on the number 2 tram is just such. The following is a brief description of what to look out for on a southbound journey.

The total time from end to end is about 21 minutes, with the first and last trams leaving the southern Közvágóhíd terminus at 4.45 a.m. and 11.25 p.m. respectively.

The tramcars themselves are of Hungarian design and date from 1967. There are interesting sights both to the left and right of the tram’s progress, but the best place to sit is on the side nearest the River Danube.

And be careful not to get on a number 2A tram, as that only goes as far as Petõfi Bridge.

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The northern terminus of the number 2 tram is located at the Pest end of Margaret Bridge. The big building between the stop and the river is popularly known as the “White House.”

During the Communist era this was Party’s power house. Nowadays it contains parliamentary offices. There is easy interchange here with the number 4 and 6 trams, which operate the length of the Outer Ring Road (Nagykörút)."

Source: Budapest Tourism Office