Day trip from Pécs to Sarajevo
Sarajevo lies 248 km (154 mi) south of Pécs, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 248 km (154 mi) apart, Sarajevo is a realistic day trip from Pécs: about 4 h 2 min each way by road.
| Pécs | Sarajevo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 145,347 | 696,731 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
What changes when you arrive in Sarajevo
Crossing from Hungary into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Forint to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Where to book tours and tickets in Sarajevo
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Staying in Sarajevo
Our booking partner lists 2,409+ places to stay in Sarajevo (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 798 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (574), and 15 are five-star. Across 443 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 215,139 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Sarajevo
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Common questions
How far is Sarajevo from Pécs?
248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, south of Pécs; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pécs to Sarajevo by road?
About 4 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pécs and Sarajevo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sarajevo?
The Marka (BAM).
Where can I stay in Sarajevo?
Our booking partner lists 2,409+ places to stay in Sarajevo, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.