HungaryPécs ( PAYTCH, Hungarian: [ˈpeːt͡ʃ] ; Croatian: Pečuh; Slovak: Päťkostolie; also known by alternative names) is the fifth largest city in Hungary, on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains in the country's southwest, close to the border with Croatia. It is the administrative and economic centre of Baranya County, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pécs. A city dating back to ancient times, settled by the Celts and the Romans, it was made an episcopal see in early medieval Hungary. It has the oldest university in the country, and is one of its major cultural centers.
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Climate in Pecs
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Pecs
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Pecs; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripOsijek
Croatia
68 km≈ 1 h 20 min
Day tripSubotica
Serbia
111 km≈ 1 h 45 min
Long day or overnightSzekesfehervar
Hungary
125 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnightKecskemet
Hungary
145 km≈ 2 h 15 min
Long day or overnightSzeged
Hungary
149 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightNovi Sad
Serbia
155 km≈ 2 h 25 min
Long day or overnightBanja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
166 km≈ 2 h 35 min
Long day or overnightBudapest
Hungary
170 km≈ 2 h 40 min
From Pecs you can reach Osijek (68 km), Subotica (111 km), Szekesfehervar (125 km), Kecskemet (145 km) and Szeged (149 km) in about 1 h 20 min to 2 h 20 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 5°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.