Day trip from Košice to Szeged
Szeged lies 286 km (178 mi) south of Košice, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 286 km (178 mi) apart, Szeged is a realistic day trip from Košice: about 4 h 39 min each way by road.
| Košice | Szeged | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia | Hungary |
| Population | 225,044 | 160,766 |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 040 12 | 6700–6791 |
What changes when you arrive in Szeged
Crossing from Slovakia into Hungary: money changes from the Euro 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 Szeged
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Staying in Szeged
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Common questions
How far is Szeged from Košice?
286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south of Košice; by road roughly 349 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Košice to Szeged by road?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Košice and Szeged?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Szeged?
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.