Pécs to Banja Luka by train
Banja Luka lies 165 km (102 mi) south-west of Pécs, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 22 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Bosnia and Herzegovina rail, over roughly 201 km (125 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Pécs | Banja Luka | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 145,347 | 221,106 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Stations on record | Pécs railway station, Pécs-Külváros railway station, Pécsbánya-Rendező railway station | Banja Luka railway station, Vrbanja railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Banja Luka
Crossing from Hungary into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Forint to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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Staying in Banja Luka
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Common questions
How far is Banja Luka from Pécs?
165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Pécs; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pécs to Banja Luka by train?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pécs and Banja Luka?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Banja Luka?
The Marka (BAM).
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.