Day trip from Budapest to Szeged
Szeged lies 162 km (101 mi) south-east of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 162 km (101 mi) apart, Szeged is a realistic day trip from Budapest: about 2 h 38 min each way by road.
| Budapest | Szeged | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million | 160,766 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 6700–6791 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Szeged
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Szeged
Live rooms and prices for Szeged are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Szeged
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Szeged from Budapest?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Budapest; by road roughly 198 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Szeged by road?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Szeged?
No, both are on Europe/Budapest at the moment.
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.