The average train between Basel and Debrecen takes 23h 18m and the fastest train takes 17h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Debrecen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Debrecen. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 1:33 PM which arrives into Debrecen at 7:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 23h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Debrecen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Debrecen station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 18m.
Basel to Debrecen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Debrecen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Debrecen station.
Book your Basel to Debrecen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Debrecen is 1,053.2 km. The road distance is 1,332 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Debrecen via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Koebanya-Kispest in around 17h 1m.