Day trip from Budapest to Kecskemét
Kecskemét lies 82 km (51 mi) south-east of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 82 km (51 mi) apart, Kecskemét is a realistic day trip from Budapest: about 1 h 20 min each way by road.
| Budapest | Kecskemét | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million | 109,847 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 6000–6044 |
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Common questions
How far is Kecskemét from Budapest?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Budapest; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kecskemét by road?
About 1 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Kecskemét?
No, both are on Europe/Budapest at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.