Day trip from Zagreb to Pécs
Pécs lies 176 km (110 mi) east of Zagreb, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 176 km (110 mi) apart, Pécs is a realistic day trip from Zagreb: about 2 h 52 min each way by road.
| Zagreb | Pécs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Croatia | Hungary |
| Population | 663,592 | 145,347 |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zagreb) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
What changes when you arrive in Pécs
Crossing from Croatia 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 Zagreb?
176 km (110 mi) in a straight line, east of Zagreb; by road roughly 215 km (134 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zagreb to Pécs by road?
About 2 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zagreb 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.