There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Debrecen by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to DebrecenIr / ...
2h 58mFt 3,800–4,300Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Budapest to Debrecen231.8 km
2h 56mFt 2,778Bus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Debrecen bus stationN910
3h 15mFt 7,000–11,000Drive 231.4 km
- Drive from Budapest to Debrecen231.4 km
2h 11mFt 13,334–19,260Bus via Eger
- Take the bus from Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar to Eger, autóbusz-állomás1054 / ...
- Take the bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás1343 / ...
5h 10m
Budapest to Debrecen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Debrecen is to rideshare which costs 2 778 Ft and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Debrecen is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs 13 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Debrecen bus station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Debrecen. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Budapest and Debrecen is 221 km. The road distance is 231.4 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Debrecen without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs 3 800 Ft - 4 300 Ft.
The train from Budapest-Nyugati to Debrecen takes 2h 58m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Budapest to Debrecen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest to Debrecen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Debrecen is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs 3 800 Ft - 4 300 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 000 Ft - 11 000 Ft and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Debrecen, Hungary?
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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Debrecen bus station twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 7,000–11,000 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Budapest-Nyugati to Debrecen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,800–4,300
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Debrecen bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,000–11,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Bus from Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar to Eger, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Schedules at
- https://emma.mav.hu/#/route?ui_activeItinerary=-1
Bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Schedules at
- https://emma.mav.hu/#/route?ui_activeItinerary=-1
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Budapest to Debrecen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,778
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Debrecen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Debrecen bus station.
Budapest to Debrecen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Debrecen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Debrecen is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Budapest to Debrecen.
Book your Budapest to Debrecen bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 822+ hotels available in Debrecen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Debrecen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.