The distance between Budapest and Pécs is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Budapest to Pécs by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pécs → Budapest if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Pecs.
There are several options for getting from Budapest to Pécs by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 5,355 ($13) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 9,475 ($23).
The distance between Budapest and Pécs is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Budapest and Pécs by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to Pécs is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx HUF 9,475 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Pécs, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 5,355 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Pécs. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Pécs with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 35m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Pécs. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Budapest and Pécs. We recommend that you drive to Pécs. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Pécs. We recommend that you take the train to Pecs. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Pécs is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 170km (106 miles) from Pécs.
Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Pécs. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Pécs is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around HUF 5,355 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 35m | HUF 5,355($13) | every 4 hours | 222km (138 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | HUF 9,475($23) | on demand | 201km (125 miles) |
The following major airports near Pécs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.