Budapest to Subotica by bus
Subotica lies 163 km (101 mi) south of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 198 km (123 mi) of road.
| Budapest | Subotica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Serbia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 100,000 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 24000 |
What changes when you arrive in Subotica
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 buses from Budapest to Subotica
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Staying in Subotica
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Common questions
How far is Subotica from Budapest?
163 km (101 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest; by road roughly 198 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Subotica by bus?
About 3 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Subotica?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Subotica?
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.