How to travel from Szolnok to Pécs, Hungary

The distance between Szolnok and Pécs is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Szolnok to Pécs by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Koebanya-Kispest and then to Pecs.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 8,235($20)

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Bus

Take the bus to Szeged and then to Pécs.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 8,235($20)
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Volanbusz

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Drive

Drive to Pécs.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Szolnok and Pécs

There are several options for getting from Szolnok to Pécs by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 8,235 ($20) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 11,120 ($27).

The distance between Szolnok and Pécs is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Szolnok and Pécs by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Szolnok to Pécs is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx HUF 11,120 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Szolnok and Pécs, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 8,235 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Szolnok and Pécs. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Szolnok to Pécs. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koebanya-Kispest and Budapest-Kelenfoeld. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Romanian Railways (CFR) run train services between Szolnok and Pécs. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Szolnok and Pécs. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Szolnok to Pécs. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Szeged. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Szolnok and Pécs. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Szolnok to Pécs. We recommend that you take the train to Koebanya-Kispest and then to Pecs. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Pécs is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 170km (106 miles) from Pécs.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Szolnok and Pécs. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Szolnok to Pécs is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around HUF 8,235 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Szolnok and Pécs

Transport options from Szolnok to Pécs
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
HUF 8,235($20)
every 4 hours323km (201 miles)
Train via Budapest-Keleti4h 30m
HUF 8,235($20)
every 4 hours333km (207 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
HUF 8,235($20)
every 4 hours334km (207 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
HUF 11,120($27)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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Airports near Pécs

The following major airports near Pécs offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Pécs
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
302km (187 miles) from Pécs