How to travel from Eger to Debrecen, Hungary

The distance between Eger and Debrecen is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Eger to Debrecen by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DebrecenEger if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Debrecen.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    HUF 5,355($13)
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Bus via Polgár

Take the bus to Polgár and then to Debrecen aut. áll.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    HUF 3,705($9)
Operated by

Volanbusz

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Debrecen.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    HUF 49,425($120)
Operated by

Tourist Taxi Eger

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Drive

Drive to Debrecen.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance128km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eger and Debrecen

There are several options for getting from Eger to Debrecen by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 3,295 ($8) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 49,425 ($120).

The distance between Eger and Debrecen is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (63 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Eger and Debrecen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eger to Debrecen is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx HUF 49,425 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Eger and Debrecen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 3,295 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eger and Debrecen. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Eger to Debrecen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fuezesabony. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Eger and Debrecen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Eger and Debrecen. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Eger and Debrecen with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 55m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Eger and Debrecen. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eger to Debrecen. We recommend that you take the bus to Debrecen aut. áll. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Eger and Debrecen. The distance is around 128km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eger to Debrecen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around HUF 3,295 ($8).

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Transport options from Eger to Debrecen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
HUF 5,355($13)
5 times a day209km (130 miles)
Bus via Polgár + 1 similar
2h 45m
HUF 3,705($9)
every 4 hours144km (90 miles)
Bus2h 55m
HUF 3,295($8)
twice daily127km (79 miles)
Taxi
1h 25m
HUF 49,425($120)
on demand128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
HUF 6,180($15)
on demand128km (80 miles)

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Airports near Debrecen

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

DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Debrecen
BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Debrecen