How to travel from Szentendre to Debrecen, Hungary

The distance between Szentendre and Debrecen is around 234km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Szentendre to Debrecen 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 DebrecenSzentendre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Debrecen.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    HUF 6,590($16)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Debrecen Autóbusz-Állomás.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 6,180($15)
Operated by

Volanbusz

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Debrecen.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance234km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Szentendre and Debrecen

There are several options for getting from Szentendre to Debrecen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 6,180 ($15) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 11,120 ($27).

The distance between Szentendre and Debrecen is around 234km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Szentendre and Debrecen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Szentendre to Debrecen is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx HUF 11,120 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Szentendre and Debrecen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 6,180 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Szentendre and Debrecen. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Szentendre to Debrecen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest Árpád híd M and Zugló vasútállomás. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Szentendre and Debrecen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Szentendre and Debrecen. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Szentendre to Debrecen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Budapest Stádion Autóbusz Állomas. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Volanbusz run regular bus services between Szentendre and Debrecen. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Szentendre to Debrecen. We recommend that you take the train to Debrecen. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Szentendre and Debrecen. The distance is around 234km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Szentendre to Debrecen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around HUF 6,590 ($16).

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Transport options from Szentendre to Debrecen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
HUF 6,590($16)
hourly236km (147 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
HUF 6,180($15)
twice daily238km (148 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
HUF 11,120($27)
on demand234km (145 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