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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Debrecen to Budapest
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 Debrecen to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Debrecen to Budapest 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 Debrecen for Budapest on Fri, Jan 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 09 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 Fri, Jan 09 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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Compare train and bus for Debrecen to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Debrecen to Budapest 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 53m. 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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€9 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Debrecen to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Debrecen to Budapest trains for today, Thursday, January 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:37 AM Debrecen | 2h57 | 12:34 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:04 AM Debrecen | 2h35 | 12:39 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:37 AM Debrecen | 2h57 | 1:34 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:04 AM Debrecen | 2h35 | 1:39 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:37 AM Debrecen | 2h57 | 2:34 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Debrecen to Budapest
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Trains from Debrecen to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 23 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:34, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 23 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 03:34 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Debrecen to Budapest trainsHungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Debrecen and Budapest from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Debrecen to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Debrecen to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Debrecen Vasútállomási Határátkelőhely, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest-Kelenfoeld, located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.
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