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The average train between Debrecen and Essen takes 24h 39m and the fastest train takes 17h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Debrecen to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 39m
Duration
1,577 km
Distance
€228
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Debrecen to Essen train times

Trains run twice daily between Debrecen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Debrecen is at 12:34 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Koebanya-Kispest and take an average of 24h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)30h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)30h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 4 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)30h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)30h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)30h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)30h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 50m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,577.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 39m

What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Debrecen to Essen Hbf via Koebanya-Kispest, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 16h 56m.

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