cathedral
Pecs Cathedral
Four-towered basilica in southern Hungary beside a UNESCO-listed early Christian necropolis of painted Roman burial chambers.
46 km · about 55 min drive
EuropeHungarySomogy County
Kaposvár
Somogy County, Hungary · Europe
About Kaposvár
Kaposvár sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kaposmérő, 52km from Lake Balaton.
Kaposvár is in Somogy County, Hungary, with about 64,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Kaposmérő, about 7 km away.
Kaposvár (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈkɒpoʃvaːr]; also known by alternative names) is a city with county rights in southwestern Hungary, south of Lake Balaton. It is one of the leading cities of Transdanubia, the capital of Somogy County, and the seat of the Kaposvár District and the Diocese of Kaposvár.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kaposvár?
Within an hour or so of Kaposvár: Pecs Cathedral (46 km), Pécs (47 km), Lake Balaton (52 km), Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71) (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Kaposvár?
The nearest famous roads are Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71).
Where is Kaposvár?
Kaposvár is in Somogy County, Hungary, about 7 km from Kaposmérő.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 64,280
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Hungary
- Region
- Somogy County
- Timezone
- Europe/Budapest
- Coordinates
- 46.3667, 17.8000
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Hungary
e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.
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Worth the detour from Kaposvár
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Pécs
A cultured university city with an Early Christian necropolis UNESCO site, Ottoman-era mosques, and a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere.
47 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, known as the Hungarian Sea, a beloved summer destination with vineyards and resort towns.
52 km · about 60 min drive
coastal drive
Balaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)
Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
53 km · about 60 min drive
photogenic
Hegyestű Geological Visitor Site
A quarried-open basalt volcano near Monoszló above Lake Balaton: a 50 m wall of vertical polygonal columns showing the inside of an 8-million-year-old eruption, with Káli Basin views from the rim.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Kaposvár
- 53 kmBalaton North Shore Drive (Route 71)Route 71 hugs Lake Balaton's northern shore beneath volcanic hills and vineyards, linking Balatonfured, Tihany and Badacsony in one of Central Europe's finest lakeside drives.
- 61 kmTihany Peninsula, Lake BalatonA lavender-scented peninsula with an abbey perched over Central Europe's largest lake, ringed by a scenic drive.
Driving in Hungary
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.58/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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