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There are 8 ways to get from Debrecen to Istanbul by train, plane, bus, night train or car

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Train to Budapest, fly to Istanbul

  1. Take the train from Debrecen to Ferihegy
  2. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Istanbul (IST)

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Train, bus

  1. Take the train from Debrecen to Cegled
  2. Take the train from Cegled to Kiskundorozsma
  3. Take the bus from Szeged to Novi Sad
  4. Take the bus from Novi Sad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro

Train to Budapest, fly to Sabiha Gokcen

  1. Take the train from Debrecen to Ferihegy
  2. Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)

Train, train to Oradea, fly to Istanbul

  1. Take the train from Debrecen to Puespoekladany
  2. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Biharkeresztes
  3. Fly from Oradea (OMR) to Istanbul (IST)

Train, bus via Braşov

  1. Take the train from Berettyoujfalu to Brasov
  2. Take the bus from Braşov to Constanța
  3. Take the bus from Constanta to Istanbul - Aksaray

Train, night train

  1. Take the train from Debrecen to Szolnok
  2. Take the train from Szolnok to Videle
  3. Take the night train from Videle to Halkali

Night train

  1. Take the night train from Berettyoujfalu to Bucuresti Nord
  2. Take the night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Halkali

Drive

  1. Drive from Debrecen to Istanbul Esenler Otogar

Debrecen to Istanbul by train and bus

3 Weekly Services
25h 59m Average Duration
1.945 ₺ Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Istanbul is to train and bus which costs 26 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft and takes 25h 59m.

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The quickest way to get from Debrecen to Istanbul is to train and fly which costs 33 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft and takes 7h 19m.

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No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Debrecen and arriving at Yenikapi via Szolnok, Videle and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 30m.

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It is 929 km from Debrecen to Istanbul. It is approximately 1390.1 km to drive.

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The best way to get from Debrecen to Istanbul without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 59m and costs 26 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft.

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It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Debrecen to Istanbul, including transfers.

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Debrecen to Istanbul train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.

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The quickest flight from Budapest Airport to Istanbul Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.

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Istanbul is 1h ahead of Debrecen. It is currently 8:57 AM in Debrecen and 9:57 AM in Istanbul.

Debrecen to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.

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Map of how to get from Debrecen to Istanbul.
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  • Distance: 929.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Istanbul, Turkey?

You can take a vehicle from Debrecen to Istanbul via Berettyóújfalu, vasútállomás bejárati út, Berettyoujfalu, Gara Bucureşti Nord, Halkali, and Halkali in around 38h 11m.

Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Website
turkishairlines.com
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
2h 8m
When
Every day
Estimated price
4.100 ₺ - 15.000 ₺
Flights from Budapest to Sabiha Gokcen
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
2.500 ₺ - 4.700 ₺
Tarom
Website
tarom.ro
Flights from Oradea to Istanbul via Bucharest Otopeni
Ave. Duration
6h 26m
When
Every day
Estimated price
3.800 ₺ - 13.000 ₺
Air Serbia
Website
airserbia.com
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul via Belgrade
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
3.300 ₺ - 14.000 ₺
Pegasus Airlines
Website
flypgs.com
Flights from Budapest to Sabiha Gokcen
Ave. Duration
1h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
3.400 ₺ - 7.000 ₺
Wizz Air
Website
wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest to Istanbul
Ave. Duration
2h
When
Every day
Estimated price
1.500 ₺ - 8.500 ₺
Train operators
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Phone
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website
mavcsoport.hu
Train from Debrecen to Ferihegy
Ave. Duration
2h 34m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
260 ₺ - 310 ₺
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Debrecen to Puespoekladany
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
60 ₺ - 70 ₺
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Puespoekladany to Biharkeresztes
Ave. Duration
49 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
65 ₺ - 80 ₺
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Debrecen to Cegled
Ave. Duration
2h 1m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
190 ₺ - 230 ₺
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Cegled to Kiskundorozsma
Ave. Duration
1h 19m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
140 ₺ - 180 ₺
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Berettyoujfalu to Brasov
Ave. Duration
11h 20m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
700 ₺ - 900 ₺
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Debrecen to Szolnok
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
160 ₺ - 190 ₺
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Phone
0219521
Website
cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Debrecen to Puespoekladany
Ave. Duration
36 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
150 ₺ - 170 ₺
Website
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Debrecen to Szolnok
Ave. Duration
1h 35m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
320 ₺ - 370 ₺
Website
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Szolnok to Videle
Ave. Duration
13h 24m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
1.600 ₺ - 1.900 ₺
Website
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Berettyoujfalu to Bucuresti Nord
Ave. Duration
14h 46m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
1.600 ₺ - 1.800 ₺
Website
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone
+35929311111
Website
bdz.bg
Night train from Videle to Halkali
Ave. Duration
18h 53m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
420 ₺ - 900 ₺
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
420 ₺ - 600 ₺
1st Class
650 ₺ - 900 ₺
Night train from Gara Bucureşti Nord to Halkali
Ave. Duration
19h 44m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
410 ₺ - 900 ₺
Website
https://www.bdz.bg/en
2nd Class
410 ₺ - 600 ₺
1st Class
600 ₺ - 900 ₺
Bus operators
Citylines
Phone
+3590885700870
Email
support@citylines.eu
Website
citylines.eu
Bus from Novi Sad Central Bus Station to Istanbul Hotel Montenegro
Ave. Duration
16h 15m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
1.400 ₺ - 1.600 ₺
Schedules at
citylines.eu
Transbus Codreanu
TransEvren
Phone
+4-0241-831.491
Email
transevren1@yahoo.com
Website
transevren.ro
Bus from Constanta to Istanbul - Aksaray
Ave. Duration
10h
Frequency
On demand
Estimated price
700 ₺ - 900 ₺
Schedules at
transevren.ro

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Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Istanbul is 1390 km. It takes approximately 14h 12m to drive from Debrecen to Istanbul.

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Wizz Air, Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia offer flights from Budapest Airport to Istanbul Airport.

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