A Day Trip to Mohács from Pécs: By Bus and On Foot
During my summer 2024 visit to Hungary, I was looking for a day trip from Pécs and decided on Mohács. Located along the Danube River, Mohács was about an hour away by bus, making it easy to explore and return to Pécs the same day.
I spent around three hours exploring the city on foot. Along the way, I stopped at a memorial, walked through the shopping district, and looked inside two churches. My favorite part was the Danube riverfront, where I watched the car ferry cross the river and passed a docked cruise ship.
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Getting to Mohács from Pécs
I considered both the train and bus for traveling from Pécs to Mohács. At the time of my visit, the bus ran more frequently, so that was the option I chose.
I boarded at the main Pécs bus terminal, across from the ÁRKÁD Shopping Mall. My ticket cost HUF 850, approximately $2.50 at the time. The ticket office attendant didn’t speak English, so I used Google Translate to help purchase it.
The journey took about 50 minutes. My outbound bus didn’t have air conditioning, although the bus I took back to Pécs did. Upon arrival, the Mohács bus station was close enough to the center that I could begin exploring on foot.
These prices and travel times reflect my summer 2024 visit. Check the MÁV Group website for current bus and train options before traveling.
A Brief History of Mohács
Mohács is best known for the Battle of Mohács in 1526, when Ottoman forces defeated the army of King Louis II of Hungary. The defeat was a major turning point in Hungarian history and helped set the stage for the country’s later division. Although Mohács has this historical significance, my day trip centered on walking through the city and along the Danube.
What I Saw in Mohács
Heroes’ Memorial
My first stop was the Hősi Emlékmű, or Heroes’ Memorial, in the park across from the bus station. The tall monument stands behind a long reflecting pool and commemorates local victims of the world wars.
I stopped to look at the memorial before continuing toward the city center.
Szabadság Street
A short walk brought me to Szabadság Street, where part of the shopping street becomes a pedestrian zone. Shops, restaurants, and cafés lined the street as I made my way toward the river.
Walking Along the Danube
Continuing along Szabadság Street brought me to the Danube River. There were paths at different levels along the riverbank, and I chose the lower path, walking about a mile beside the water.
One of my first stops was to watch the Mohács car ferry. It carried people, cars, and bicycles across the Danube, and I spent some time watching it make the crossing.
Farther along, I came across the Swiss Crown, a river cruise ship with Basel marked on its stern. Passengers were off the ship exploring Mohács on foot and by bicycle.
Before leaving the riverfront, I watched locals launching a boat and found a place where I could get down to the riverbank. Walking along the Danube and watching the activity on the water ended up being the highlight of my visit.
The Votive Church and St. Michael’s Church
On my way back through town, I stopped at the Church of Our Lady of Hungary, also known as the Votive Church (Fogadalmi templom). Its large green dome makes it easy to recognize.
I also stopped at St. Michael’s Church (Szent Mihály-templom), the yellow church with a clock tower. Although access to the interiors was restricted during my visit, I could look through the grates in the doorways and photograph what I could see.
Before returning to the bus station, I also stopped to admire the Holy Trinity Monument along Szabadság Street.
Was Mohács Worth the Day Trip?
After about three hours in Mohács, I caught the bus back to Pécs. That was enough time for the walk I took through the center and along the river.
I enjoyed visiting Mohács, particularly the Danube riverfront. I wouldn’t skip Pécs or Budapest to go there, but it was an interesting addition to my time in Hungary. With extra time in Pécs, I was glad I had the opportunity to see another part of the country.
For more about my visit to the area, see my guide to spending a day in Pécs.
Mohács Video Highlights
For a closer look at my day trip to Mohács from Pécs, watch my Mohács video. Walking along the Danube was the highlight of my visit, and I enjoyed having time to explore another part of Hungary.