Getting Around Pécs
Pécs is a compact city with a walkable historic core, but visitors who want to explore beyond the center will find affordable and reliable public transport options available.
Buses: The Main Public Transport
Buses are the primary form of public transport in Pécs. Services are operated by two companies: Tükebusz Zrt and PK Zrt (Pécsi Közlekedési Zrt). The system is extensive, with daytime lines covering the city and its neighborhoods, plus night services for late-night travel.
Bus routes are organized by their starting points: main lines connect the railway station (Főpályaudvar) with neighborhoods and destinations across the city, while other lines operate from secondary stations including Budai Állomás, Újmecsekalja, and Kertváros. Major destinations served by buses include the Árkád shopping center, the bus station (Autóbusz-állomás), and outlying neighborhoods.
Buying Bus Tickets
Single bus tickets cost 300 Forints if purchased from kiosks around the city, or 400 Forints when bought directly from the driver. Keep a valid ticket with you at all times, as inspectors conduct spot checks and may fine passengers without valid fares.
Walking in Pécs
The city center of Pécs is small enough to explore comfortably on foot. A ten-minute walk from the Railway Station will bring you to the Old Town, making much of the historic core easily accessible for visitors who prefer walking.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
Several taxi companies operate in Pécs, including Bolt, Volan Taxi, and Euro Taxi, all of which are considered safe options for getting around the city.
Rail Access
Pécs has a Railway Station (MÁV) located on Szabadság út, about a ten-minute walk south of the Old Town. Frequent trains connect Pécs to Budapest's Déli and Keleti stations, with express trains completing the journey in as little as 2 hours 40 minutes, though slower local services take longer. International train connections to Zagreb are available via a connection at the border town of Gyékenyés.
Getting from Pécs Airport to the City
Pécs Airport (Pécs-Pogány Repülőtér) is located in Pogány village, about 6 kilometers south of the city. The source material does not provide specific details about public transport connections between the airport and city center. Visitors arriving by air should contact the airport directly (☏ +36 72 526 140) for current information about ground transport options.