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Szob

Pest County, Hungary · Europe

About Szob

Szob is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Zebegény, 9km from Danube Bend (Visegrád).

Szob is a town located in Pest County, Hungary. With a population of 3,065, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Szob 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 Szob to your route.

About Szob

Szob (German: Zopp an der Donau, Slovak: Soba) is a town in Pest county, Central Hungary, Hungary. It is just south and east of the Slovak border on the north bank of the Danube. Szob is on a major electrified rail connection from Bratislava and a major railway border crossing into Hungary. The border is located

Read more between Szob and Štúrovo. On 21 December 2007, all border controls ceased as Hungary and Slovakia became part of the Schengen Area.

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Szob offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Szob located?

Szob is located in Pest County, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8192 latitude, 18.8702 longitude.

What is the population of Szob?

Szob has a population of approximately 3,065 people, making it a town in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
3,065
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Pest County
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.8192, 18.8702

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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EuropeHungaryPest CountyTown

Worth the detour from Szob

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Danube Bend (Visegrád)

Where the Danube makes a dramatic S-shaped bend through forested hills, with the royal castle of Visegrád and the artists' town of Szentendre.

9 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Esztergom Basilica

Largest church in Hungary, standing on a hill above the Danube bend opposite Slovakia and beside the Maria Valeria bridge.

10 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

Megyeri Bridge

Hungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.

28 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Matthias Church

A richly decorated Gothic church in Budapest's Castle District with colorful Zsolnay ceramic roof tiles.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Hungarian Parliament Building

A breathtaking neo-Gothic masterpiece on the Danube riverbank and one of the largest parliament buildings in the world.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Széchenyi Thermal Baths

One of the largest public thermal bath complexes in Europe, a grand neo-baroque palace filled with steaming mineral-rich pools.

37 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fisherman's Bastion

A fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

37 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Heroes' Square

Monumental square at the end of Andrassy Avenue in Budapest, with the Millennium Memorial colonnade and two flanking art museums.

37 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Szob

  • 28 kmMegyeri BridgeHungary's longest cable-stayed bridge sweeps the M0 motorway across the Danube north of Budapest, its twin 100 m pylons forming a striking modern gateway to the capital.
  • 37 kmFisherman's BastionA fairy-tale neo-Romanesque terrace on Castle Hill offering the most iconic panoramic views over Budapest and the Danube.

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 Szob.

Zebegény

🇭🇺 Hungary

4 km awayPop. 1,204

Pilismarót

🇭🇺 Hungary

4 km awayPop. 1,952

Dömös

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km away

Nagymaros

🇭🇺 Hungary

7 km awayPop. 4,629

Visegrád

🇭🇺 Hungary

8 km awayPop. 1,841

Esztergom

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 28,785

Kismaros

🇭🇺 Hungary

10 km awayPop. 1,911

Štúrovo

🇸🇰 Slovakia

12 km awayPop. 9,361

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