Day trip from Budapest to Petržalka
Petržalka lies 159 km (99 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 159 km (99 mi) apart, Petržalka is a realistic day trip from Budapest: about 2 h 35 min each way by road.
| Budapest | Petržalka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Slovakia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 112,380 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 141 m (463 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
What changes when you arrive in Petržalka
Crossing from Hungary into Slovakia: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Where to book tours and tickets in Petržalka
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Staying in Petržalka
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Common questions
How far is Petržalka from Budapest?
159 km (99 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 194 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Petržalka by road?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Petržalka?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petržalka?
The Euro (EUR).
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.