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Kaposvár

Somogy County, Hungary · Europe

About Kaposvár

Kaposvár sits on the route: 15 minutes from Kaposmérő, 52km from Lake Balaton.

Kaposvár is a town located in Somogy County, Hungary. With a population of 64,280, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Kaposvár sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kaposvár to your route.

About Kaposvár

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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Where is Kaposvár located?

Kaposvár is located in Somogy County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 46.3667 latitude, 17.8000 longitude.

What is the population of Kaposvár?

Kaposvár has a population of approximately 64,280 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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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

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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.

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

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Kaposvár.

Kaposmérő

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 2,506

Taszár

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 2,013

Kadarkút

🇭🇺 Hungary

20 km awayPop. 2,740

Nagybajom

🇭🇺 Hungary

22 km awayPop. 3,532

Dombóvár

🇭🇺 Hungary

26 km awayPop. 20,748

Somogyvár

🇭🇺 Hungary

26 km awayPop. 2,023

Sásd

🇭🇺 Hungary

27 km awayPop. 3,500

Lábod

🇭🇺 Hungary

32 km awayPop. 2,244

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