City in Baranya, Hungary

Getting around Pécs

Updated October 2026Sources

City buses (Tüke Busz)Best way around

How to get around Pécs

The Old Town is walkable; city buses reach the Mecsek hills and suburbs. Trains and buses link Budapest in about 3 h.

Ways to get around Pécs

Very walkable

Option	Fare	Good to know
City buses (Tüke Busz)	About 350–450 HUF per ticket	Buy at kiosks or from the driver
Train from Budapest Déli	About 4,000–6,000 HUF	Intercity trains about 3 h
Walking	Free	Most sights are within 15 minutes

Taxis in Pécs

No ride-hailing apps operate here. Local radio taxis are cheap; book by phone or through your hotel.

Arriving in Pécs

Via Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD)

Airport bus or taxi to Déli or Népliget, then train or bus to Pécs, about 4–4.5 h in total, roughly 4,500–7,000 HUF.

Driving and onward travel

Driving: on the right. EU licences valid; others should carry an IDP. Zero alcohol limit; buy an e-vignette before using motorways.
Onward travel in Hungary: Routes radiate from Budapest. MÁV trains and Volánbusz coaches reach most towns (Lake Balaton in 1.5–3 h); a monthly national pass covers both.

Quick answers

Is there Uber in Pécs?

No ride-hailing apps work here. Local radio taxis are cheap; book by phone or through your hotel.

What's the best way to get around Pécs?

The Old Town is walkable; city buses reach the Mecsek hills and suburbs. Trains and buses link Budapest in about 3 h.

How do I get from the airport to Pécs?

Airport bus or taxi to Déli or Népliget, then train or bus to Pécs, about 4–4.5 h in total, roughly 4,500–7,000 HUF.

Is Pécs walkable?

Very walkable.

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Sources

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