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Neighboring Countries of Hungary

Q: Which is the longest border of Hungary?

The longest land border of Hungary is with Slovakia (627 km); the shortest is with Slovenia (94 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Hungary?

The land borders of Hungary total 2,106 km. By number of neighbours Hungary ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Hungary shares land borders with 7 countries: Slovakia (627 km), Romania (424 km), Croatia (348 km), Austria (321 km), Serbia (164 km), Ukraine (128 km) and Slovenia (94 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#12 of 236)

2,106 km

Total land borders

None

Landlocked — no coastline

93,028

Area in km²

Hungary
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Hungary

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Hungary citizens
Slovakia	627 km	Bratislava	Freedom of movement
Romania	424 km	Bucharest	Freedom of movement
Croatia	348 km	Zagreb	Freedom of movement
Austria	321 km	Vienna	Freedom of movement
Serbia	164 km	Belgrade	Visa-free · 90 days
Ukraine	128 km	Kyiv	Visa-free · 90 days
Slovenia	94 km	Ljubljana	Freedom of movement

Slovakia accounts for 30% of Hungary's 2,106 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Hungary

Location

Central Europe, northwest of Romania

Area

93,028 km² — slightly smaller than Virginia; about the same size as Indiana

Terrain

Mostly flat to rolling plains; hills and low mountains on the Slovakian border

Climate

Temperate; cold, cloudy, humid winters; warm summers

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Kekes 1,014 m. Lowest: Tisza River 78 m. Mean elevation: 143 m.

Natural resources

Bauxite, coal, natural gas, fertile soils, arable land

Good to know

Landlocked; strategic location on main land routes between Western Europe and Balkan Peninsula, as well as between Ukraine and the Mediterranean basin; the Duna (Danube) and Tisza Rivers divide the country into three large regions

Neighbours of Hungary's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 7 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Hungary

How many countries border Hungary?

Hungary shares land borders with 7 countries: Slovakia (627 km), Romania (424 km), Croatia (348 km), Austria (321 km), Serbia (164 km), Ukraine (128 km) and Slovenia (94 km).

Which is the longest border of Hungary?

The longest land border of Hungary is with Slovakia (627 km); the shortest is with Slovenia (94 km).

Is Hungary landlocked?

Yes. Hungary has no coastline and is one of the world's landlocked countries, so all its trade by land passes through Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, Austria, Serbia, Ukraine and Slovenia.

How long are the land borders of Hungary?

The land borders of Hungary total 2,106 km. By number of neighbours Hungary ranks #12 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Hungary citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Hungary citizens can visit 7 of 7 neighbouring countries visa-free: Slovakia, Romania, Croatia, Austria, Serbia, Ukraine and Slovenia.

What is the highest point of Hungary?

Kekes 1,014 m. The lowest point is Tisza River 78 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).