There are 5 ways to get from Debrecen (Station) to Budapest by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Debrecen to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
2h 57mFt 3,800–4,400Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Debrecen to Budapest232.3 km
3h 16mFt 3,517Bus
- Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N910
3h 30mFt 7,000–12,000Drive 232.4 km
- Drive from Debrecen (Station) to Budapestcar 232.4 km
2h 15mFt 12,832–18,535Bus via Eger
- Take the bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Eger, autóbusz-állomásbus 1343 / ...
- Take the bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvarbus 1050 / ...
5h 19mFt 7,305–8,419
Debrecen (Station) to Budapest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Debrecen (Station) to Budapest is to rideshare which costs 3 517 Ft and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Debrecen (Station) to Budapest is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs 12 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Debrecen bus station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Debrecen and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Debrecen (Station) and Budapest is 221 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.
The best way to get from Debrecen (Station) to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 3 800 Ft - 4 400 Ft.
The train from Debrecen to Budapest-Nyugati takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Debrecen (Station) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Debrecen bus station.
Debrecen (Station) to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
The best way to get from Debrecen (Station) to Budapest is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs 3 800 Ft - 4 400 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 7 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Debrecen (Station), Hungary and Budapest, Hungary?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Debrecen to Budapest-Nyugati every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Ft 3,800–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 7,000–12,000 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Debrecen to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,800–4,400
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,000–12,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Eger, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,700–4,300
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Bus from Eger, autóbusz-állomás to Budapest, Stadion autóbusz-pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,600–4,200
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Debrecen to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,517
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Debrecen (Station) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Debrecen (Station) to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen (Station) to Budapest is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Debrecen (Station) to Budapest.
Book your Debrecen (Station) to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Debrecen (Station) and Budapest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









