Day trip from Szeged to Oradea
Oradea lies 161 km (100 mi) north-east of Szeged, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 161 km (100 mi) apart, Oradea is a realistic day trip from Szeged: about 2 h 37 min each way by road.
| Szeged | Oradea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 160,766 | 183,105 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 6700–6791 | 410001–410609 |
Clocks in Oradea are 1 h ahead of Szeged right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Oradea
Crossing from Hungary into Romania: money changes from the Forint to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book tours and tickets in Oradea
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Staying in Oradea
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Common questions
How far is Oradea from Szeged?
161 km (100 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Szeged; by road roughly 197 km (122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Szeged to Oradea by road?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Szeged and Oradea?
Oradea is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Oradea?
The Leu (RON).
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.