How to travel from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB), Hungary

The distance between Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB) is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Debrecen International Airport (DEB)Budapest if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Debrecen.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 10,295($25)
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Bus

Take the bus to Debrecen Autóbusz-Állomás.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 10,710($26)
Operated by

Volanbusz

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Drive

Drive to Debrecen Airport (DEB).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB)

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 10,295 ($25) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 11,120 ($27).

The distance between Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB) is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx HUF 11,120 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 10,295 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB). It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Debrecen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB). Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB). It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puskás Ferenc Stadion and Debrecen Autóbusz-Állomás. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB). Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) from Budapest is to drive which will take 2h 20m and cost around HUF 11,120 ($27).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB). We recommend that you take the train to Debrecen. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Debrecen International Airport (DEB). The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB) is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around HUF 10,295 ($25).

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Transport options from Budapest to Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
HUF 10,295($25)
hourly226km (140 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
HUF 10,710($26)
twice daily227km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
HUF 11,120($27)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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