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The average train between Essen and Debrecen takes 19h 53m and the fastest train takes 17h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

19h 53m
Duration
1,578 km
Distance
Ft 120,567
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Debrecen train times

Trains run twice daily between Essen and Debrecen. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Debrecen at 4:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 19h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB17h 2m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB17h 2m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB17h 2m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB17h 2m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB17h 2m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity22h 35m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB17h 2m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,578.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 53m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Debrecen via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 55m.

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