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Trip Overview

The average train between Debrecen and Budapest takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Debrecen to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h
Duration
221 km
Distance
Ft 4,100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Debrecen to Budapest train times

Trains run hourly between Debrecen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 2:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Debrecen is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Budapest at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 24m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Debrecen to Budapest? 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 Debrecen to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.6 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

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

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