There are 5 ways to get from Debrecen to Basel 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 Basel
best- Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Basel (BSL)plane DEB - BSL
4h 7mCHF 235–868Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N910
- Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
20h 6mCHF 79–144Train
- Take the train from Debrecen to Budapest-Keletitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
15h 52mCHF 167–293Drive 1,217.1 km
- Drive from Debrecen to Baselcar 1,217.1 km
12h 39mCHF 199–287Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DEB - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 16mCHF 195–509
Debrecen to Basel by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Debrecen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Debrecen bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest Népliget bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Debrecen and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.
The distance between Debrecen and Basel is 1069 km. The road distance is 1217.1 km.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 15h 52m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Debrecen to Basel, including transfers.
Debrecen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Debrecen bus station.
Debrecen to Basel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 300 and takes 15h 52m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 6m.
What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Basel, Switzerland?
Lufthansa and Lufthansa City fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Basel SBB via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 15h 52m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 220–850
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Basel via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 230–850
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–370
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich, Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–370
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- informacio@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Debrecen to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–12
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Debrecen to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–19
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–190
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- CHF 120–190
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Debrecen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Debrecen to Basel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Basel is 1217 km. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Debrecen to Basel.
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