Day trip from Vienna to Pécs
Pécs lies 276 km (171 mi) south-east of Vienna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 276 km (171 mi) apart, Pécs is a realistic day trip from Vienna: about 4 h 29 min each way by road.
| Vienna | Pécs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million | 145,347 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
What changes when you arrive in Pécs
Crossing from Austria into Hungary: money changes from the Euro 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 Vienna?
276 km (171 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Vienna; by road roughly 336 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Pécs by road?
About 4 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna 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 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.