Day trip from Arad to Szeged
Szeged lies 90 km (56 mi) west of Arad, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 90 km (56 mi) apart, Szeged is a realistic day trip from Arad: about 1 h 28 min each way by road.
| Arad | Szeged | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Hungary |
| Population | 169,065 | 160,766 |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 310001–310508 | 6700–6791 |
Clocks in Szeged are 1 h behind Arad right now, so a 1 h 28 min journey lands only 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Szeged
Crossing from Romania into Hungary: money changes from the Leu to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Where to book tours and tickets in Szeged
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Staying in Szeged
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Common questions
How far is Szeged from Arad?
90 km (56 mi) in a straight line, west of Arad; by road roughly 110 km (68 mi).
How long does it take to get from Arad to Szeged by road?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Arad and Szeged?
Szeged is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Szeged?
The Forint (HUF).
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.