The average train between Budapest and Debrecen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Budapest 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 every 30 minutes between Budapest and Debrecen. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Debrecen at 1:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest station and arriving at Debrecen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Budapest to Debrecen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Debrecen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Debrecen station.
The distance between Budapest and Debrecen is 194.1 km. The road distance is 221 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Debrecen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Ft 3,800–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 58m.