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Budapest to Debrecen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Debrecen takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Budapest to Debrecen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 58m
Duration
221 km
Distance
Ft 4,100
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Budapest to Debrecen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Budapest and Debrecen. The earliest departure is at 2:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Debrecen at 1:32 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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    train train 2h 43m • Direct
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    train train 3h 7m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 27m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Debrecen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Debrecen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Debrecen, Hungary?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Debrecen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Ft 3,800–4,400 and the journey takes 3h 7m.

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