Day trip from Sarajevo to Pécs
Pécs lies 248 km (154 mi) north of Sarajevo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 248 km (154 mi) apart, Pécs is a realistic day trip from Sarajevo: about 4 h 2 min each way by road.
| Sarajevo | Pécs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Hungary |
| Population | 696,731 | 145,347 |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
What changes when you arrive in Pécs
Crossing from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Hungary: money changes from the Marka to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
What to see in Pécs
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs.
Where to book tours and tickets in Pécs
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Staying in Pécs
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Common questions
How far is Pécs from Sarajevo?
248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north of Sarajevo; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sarajevo to Pécs 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 Sarajevo and Pécs?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pécs?
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.