Day trip from Katowice to Miskolc
Miskolc lies 272 km (169 mi) south-east of Katowice, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 272 km (169 mi) apart, Miskolc is a realistic day trip from Katowice: about 4 h 25 min each way by road.
| Katowice | Miskolc | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Hungary |
| Population | 286,960 | 154,521 |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 40-001–40-887 | 3500–3558 |
What changes when you arrive in Miskolc
Crossing from Poland into Hungary: money changes from the Zloty to the Forint (HUF); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Miskolc
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Staying in Miskolc
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Common questions
How far is Miskolc from Katowice?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Katowice; by road roughly 331 km (206 mi).
How long does it take to get from Katowice to Miskolc by road?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Katowice and Miskolc?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Miskolc?
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 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.