Budapest to Novi Sad by train
Novi Sad lies 257 km (160 mi) south of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 42 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Serbia rail, over roughly 314 km (195 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Novi Sad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Serbia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 215,400 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 79 m (259 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Novi Sad railway station, Old Novi Sad railway station |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 21102 |
What changes when you arrive in Novi Sad
Crossing from Hungary into Serbia: money changes from the Forint to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book trains from Budapest to Novi Sad
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Staying in Novi Sad
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Common questions
How far is Novi Sad from Budapest?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Novi Sad by train?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Novi Sad?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Novi Sad?
The Dinar (RSD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.