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

The distance between Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom is around 273km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom 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 EsztergomDebrecen International Airport (DEB) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Nyugati and then to Esztergom.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 11,530($28)
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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Stádion Autóbusz Állomas.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 12,355($30)
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Volanbusz

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Drive

Drive to Esztergom.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance273km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom

There are several options for getting from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around HUF 11,530 ($28) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 12,770 ($31).

The distance between Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx HUF 12,770 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around HUF 11,530 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Debrecen and Budapest-Nyugati. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Debrecen Autóbusz-Állomás, Budapest Stádion Autóbusz Állomas and Visegrád Nagymarosi rév. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Esztergom from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) is to drive which will take 2h 50m and cost around HUF 12,770 ($31).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom. We recommend that you take the train to Budapest-Nyugati and then to Esztergom. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Esztergom is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Esztergom.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) and Esztergom. The distance is around 273km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around HUF 11,530 ($28).

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Transport options from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Esztergom
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
HUF 11,530($28)
hourly279km (173 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
HUF 12,355($30)
twice daily291km (181 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
HUF 12,770($31)
on demand273km (170 miles)

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Airports near Esztergom

The following major airports near Esztergom offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Esztergom
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Esztergom