Budapest to Pécs by train
Pécs lies 170 km (106 mi) south of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Hungary rail, over roughly 207 km (129 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Pécs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Hungary |
| Population | 1.7 million | 145,347 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Pécs railway station, Pécs-Külváros railway station, Pécsbánya-Rendező railway station |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 7600–7693 |
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Common questions
How far is Pécs from Budapest?
170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south of Budapest; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Pécs by train?
About 2 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Pécs?
No, both are on Europe/Budapest at the moment.
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.