The distance between Pécs and Budapest is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Pécs to Budapest by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Budapest → Pécs if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
Take the bus to Szekszárd and then to Budapest Népliget Autóbusz Állomás.
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There are several options for getting from Pécs to Budapest by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 5,355 ($13) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 Pécs and Budapest is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Pécs and Budapest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pécs to Budapest is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx HUF 9,475 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Pécs and Budapest, 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 Pécs and Budapest. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Pécs and Budapest with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 30m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Pécs and Budapest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pécs and Budapest. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pécs to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Szekszárd and Budapest Népliget Autóbusz Állomás. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Volanbusz run regular bus services between Pécs and Budapest. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pécs to Budapest. We recommend that you take the train to Budapest-Kelenfoeld. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pécs and Budapest. The distance is around 202km (126 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 Pécs to Budapest is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around HUF 5,355 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 30m | HUF 5,355($13) | every 4 hours | 222km (138 miles) |
Bus | 3h 20m | HUF 6,180($15) | hourly | 215km (133 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | HUF 9,475($23) | on demand | 202km (126 miles) |
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The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.