There are 5 ways to get from Debrecen to Basel by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Basel
best- Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Basel (BSL)plane DEB - BSL
4h 2mCHF 209–722Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N910 / ...
- Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
20h 6mCHF 98–157Train
- Take the train from Debrecen to Zuglotrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
16h 26mCHF 162–253Drive 1,217.3 km
- Drive from Debrecen to Baselcar 1,217.3 km
12h 40mCHF 204–294Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DEB - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 6mCHF 179–436
Debrecen to Basel by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Debrecen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Debrecen bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest Népliget bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Debrecen and arriving at Basel SBB via Zugló vasútállomás, Budapest-Kelenfoeld and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 26m.
The distance between Debrecen and Basel is 1069 km. The road distance is 1217.3 km.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 16h 26m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 260.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Debrecen to Basel, including transfers.
Debrecen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Debrecen bus station.
Debrecen to Basel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 160 - SFr 260 and takes 16h 26m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 6m.
What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Basel, Switzerland?
Lufthansa flies from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Basel SBB via Zuglo, Zugló vasútállomás, Kelenföld vasútállomás M, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 16h 26m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 190–700
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Basel via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 200–750
Flights from Debrecen International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 170–650
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Debrecen to Zuglo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–11
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Debrecen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Debrecen to Basel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zuglo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Basel is 1217 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Debrecen to Basel.
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