Belgrade to Pécs by train
Pécs lies 225 km (140 mi) north-west of Belgrade, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Serbia and Hungary rail, over roughly 274 km (170 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Belgrade | Pécs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Serbia | Hungary |
| Population | 1.3 million | 145,347 |
| Elevation | 120 m (394 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Stations on record | Belgrade Main railway station, Belgrade Centre railway station, New Belgrade railway station | Pécs railway station, Pécs-Külváros railway station, Pécsbánya-Rendező railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Pécs
Crossing from Serbia into Hungary: money changes from the Dinar 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 Belgrade to Pécs
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Staying in Pécs
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Common questions
How far is Pécs from Belgrade?
225 km (140 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Belgrade; by road roughly 274 km (170 mi).
How long does it take to get from Belgrade to Pécs by train?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Belgrade 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.