Day trip from Budapest to Pécs
Pécs lies 170 km (106 mi) south of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 170 km (106 mi) apart, Pécs is a realistic day trip from Budapest: about 2 h 46 min each way by road.
| Budapest | Pécs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million | 145,347 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 7600–7693 |
What to see in Pécs
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs.
Where to book tours and tickets in Pécs
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Staying in Pécs
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Common questions
How far is Pécs from Budapest?
170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Pécs by road?
About 2 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Pécs?
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 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.