It links the Adam Clark Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge at river level to Buda Castle above.

These were present when the line opened, were removed in 1900 when the castle's garden was extended, and rebuilt to the original design in 1983.

This funicular rail was the second in Europe, only Lyon had a similar transportation system at that time.

[citation needed] During the Second World War the cars and the terminals were destroyed by bombs.

Reconstruction of the funicular was decided in 1965, and several plans were made, but the construction works were delayed.