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How to get fromBasel to Debrecenby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Debrecen by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Basel to Debrecen International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB)plane plane BSL - DEB
    8h 41m
    Ft 72,231–249,059

  2. Fly Basel to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BSL - BUD
    2. Take the train from Ferihegy to Debrecentrain train
    7h 3m
    Ft 27,931–93,759

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain train Ic3 / ...
    2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Koebanya-Kispest to Debrecentrain train Ir / ...
    17h 30m
    Ft 69,422–138,124

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus bus FlixBus N191
    2. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Debrecen bus stationbus bus N910 / ...
    19h 55m
    Ft 40,899–60,778

  5. Drive  1,219 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Debrecencar car 1,219 km
    12h 37m
    Ft 80,451–116,207

  6. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Debrecen International Airport

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB)plane plane ZRH - DEB
    7h 10m
    Ft 79,286–169,697

  7. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ZRH - BUD
    3. Take the train from Ferihegy to Debrecentrain train
    8h 12m
    Ft 62,486–139,397

  8. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bregenz to Budapest-Keletitrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Debrecentrain train Ic
    19h 15m
    Ft 101,086–147,097

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train Ec
    3. Take the bus from Bregenz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Zuglo to Debrecentrain train Ir / ...
    21h 39m
    Ft 38,736–115,947

Basel to Debrecen by train

Calendar12Weekly Trains
Duration17h 30mAverage Duration
TicketFt 69,422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,068.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Debrecen, Hungary?

Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Debrecen via Sargans, Feldkirch, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Koebanya-Kispest in around 17h 30m.

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