Ankara to Pécs by train
Pécs lies 1,369 km (851 mi) north-west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h at the speeds typical of Turkey and Hungary rail, over roughly 1,671 km (1,038 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Pécs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Hungary |
| Population | 3.5 million | 145,347 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Pécs railway station, Pécs-Külváros railway station, Pécsbánya-Rendező railway station |
Clocks in Pécs are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 15 h journey lands only 14 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pécs
Crossing from Turkey into Hungary: money changes from the Lira 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.
Where to book trains from Ankara to Pécs
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Staying in Pécs
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Common questions
How far is Pécs from Ankara?
1,369 km (851 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,671 km (1,038 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Pécs by train?
About 15 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Pécs?
Pécs is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Istanbul).
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.