There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Debrecen by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Debrecen International Airport
best- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB)plane ATH - DEB
8h 13mFt 37,321–150,821Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ATH - BUD
- Take the train from Ferihegy to Debrecentrain
7h 51mFt 31,521–79,521Train, bus
- Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Szegedbus
- Take the train from Szeged to Cegledtrain Ic
- Take the train from Cegled to Debrecentrain Ir / ...
20h 41mFt 46,420–73,924Drive 1,390.3 km
- Drive from Athens to Debrecencar 1,390.3 km
17h 10mFt 95,691–138,220Fly to Cluj-Napoca, bus
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane ATH - CLJ
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus stationbus
11h 13mFt 38,821–89,321Fly to Oradea International Airport, train
- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane ATH - OMR
- Take the train from Episcopia Bihor to Puespoekladanytrain
- Take the train from Puespoekladany to Debrecentrain
10h 47mFt 39,421–91,321Bus, train
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest-Nyugatibus
- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Debrecentrain Ir / ...
27h 16mFt 44,393–44,993Bus
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest Hotel Platanusbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Debrecen bus stationbus N910 / ...
27h 21mFt 36,022–64,218Bus via Athens
- Take the bus from Athens to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Debrecen bus stationbus N910 / ...
28h 45mFt 38,757–42,257
Athens to Debrecen by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Debrecen is to bus which costs 36 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 27h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Athens to Debrecen is to fly and train which takes 7h 51m and costs 31 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Debrecen station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Debrecen bus station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.
The distance between Athens and Debrecen is 1118 km. The road distance is 1390.3 km.
The best way to get from Athens to Debrecen without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 41m and costs 46 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Athens to Debrecen, including transfers.
Athens to Debrecen bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, depart from Athens station.
The best way to get from Athens to Debrecen is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs 37 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 36 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 27h 21m.
Athens to Debrecen bus services, operated by Siamos Tours, arrive at Budapest Hotel Platanus station.
Debrecen is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 3:15 PM in Athens and 2:15 PM in Debrecen.
What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Debrecen, Hungary?
Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Debrecen bus station via Budapest Hotel Platanus and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 27h 21m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Debrecen International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Ft 48,000–230,000
Flights from Athens International Airport to Oradea International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Ft 42,000–150,000
- Phone
- 14511
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 12,000–18,000
- Website
- Hellenic Train S.A.
- Phone
- +302105233969
- fptravel@otenet.gr
- Website
- fptravel.gr
Bus from Thessaloníki to Szeged
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 21,000–34,000
- Schedules at
- fptravel.gr
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Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Debrecen is 1390 km. It takes approximately 17h 10m to drive from Athens to Debrecen.
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