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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Debrecen
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Debrecen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Debrecen will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Budapest for Debrecen on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 195 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
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* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Budapest to Debrecen train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Debrecen trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20 AM Budapest | 2h35 | 11:55 AM Debrecen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:25 AM Budapest | 2h58 | 12:23 PM Debrecen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:20 AM Budapest | 2h35 | 12:55 PM Debrecen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:25 AM Budapest | 2h58 | 1:23 PM Debrecen | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:20 AM Budapest | 2h35 | 1:55 PM Debrecen | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Debrecen
HungaryHungary
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Debrecen
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingCar RentalWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
ParkingDiningATMTaxisWCHotelBike ParkingCar RentalWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Petőfi tér.
- IKON Restaurant & Lounge
- Calico Jack Pub
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Lycium Debrecen
- Centrum Hotel
- Aquaticum Debrecen Thermal & Wellness Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Slovakia, Romania, and local destinations
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2
- Bus: Several lines available
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