Driving from Szeged to Timişoara
Timişoara lies 100 km (62 mi) south-east of Szeged, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 32 min without stops, over roughly 122 km (76 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Szeged | Timişoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 160,766 | 250,849 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 6700–6791 | 300001–300789 |
Clocks in Timişoara are 1 h ahead of Szeged right now, so a 1 h 32 min journey lands 2 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Timişoara
Crossing from Hungary into Romania: money changes from the Forint to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Szeged to Timişoara
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Staying in Timişoara
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Common questions
How far is Timişoara from Szeged?
100 km (62 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Szeged; by road roughly 122 km (76 mi).
How long does it take to get from Szeged to Timişoara by car?
About 1 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Szeged and Timişoara?
Timişoara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Timişoara?
The Leu (RON).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.