The average train between Szeged and Debrecen takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Szeged 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Szeged and Debrecen. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Szeged is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Debrecen at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 46m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Szeged to Debrecen. However, there are services departing from Szeged station and arriving at Debrecen station via Cegled. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Szeged to Debrecen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Szeged station.
Szeged to Debrecen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Debrecen station.
The distance between Szeged and Debrecen is 181.1 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Szeged to Debrecen via Cegled in around 3h 55m.