How to travel from Budapest to Debrecen, Hungary

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Debrecen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 5,355 ($13) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 10,710 ($26).

The distance between Budapest and Debrecen is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (121 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Budapest and Debrecen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Debrecen is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx HUF 10,710 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Debrecen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 5,355 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Debrecen. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Budapest and Debrecen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 30m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Debrecen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Budapest and Debrecen. We recommend that you drive to Debrecen. instead which will take 2h 10m.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Debrecen. We recommend that you take the train to Debrecen. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Debrecen is Debrecen International Airport (DEB) (DEB) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Debrecen.

Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Debrecen. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Debrecen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around HUF 5,355 ($13).