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Compare bus and train for Budapest to Debrecen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Debrecen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €9, and a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 195 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Debrecen
Trains from Budapest to Debrecen run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:40, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 02:40 |
Last train 22:25 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Debrecen trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Debrecen from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Debrecen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Debrecen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Debrecen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest Keleti, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Debrecen Vasútállomási Határátkelőhely, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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