The average train between Debrecen and Szeged takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Debrecen to Szeged. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Debrecen and Szeged. The earliest departure is at 2:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Debrecen is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Szeged at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Szeged. However, there are services departing from Debrecen station and arriving at Szeged station via Cegled. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Debrecen to Szeged train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
Debrecen to Szeged train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Szeged station.
The distance between Debrecen and Szeged is 181.1 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Debrecen to Szeged via Cegled in around 4h 9m.