There are 4 ways to get from Debrecen to Kecskemét by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Debrecen to Cegledtrain Ir / ...
2h 40mFt 12,216–20,554Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Debrecen bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N910 / ...
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Kecskemét, Széchenyivárosbus 1080 / ...
5h 13mFt 9,197–12,868Drive 178.1 km
- Drive from Debrecen to Kecskemétcar 178.1 km
2h 37mFt 10,209–14,746Train via Szolnok
- Take the train from Debrecen to Szolnoktrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Szolnok to Kecskemettrain Re
3h 19mFt 10,442–17,295
Debrecen to Kecskemét by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Kecskemét is to bus which costs 9 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Kecskemét is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs 10 000 Ft - 15 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Debrecen station to Kecskemét. However, there are services departing from Debrecen bus station and arriving at Kecskemét, Széchenyiváros via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Kecskemét. However, there are services departing from Debrecen and arriving at Kecskemet via Cegled. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Debrecen and Kecskemét is 181 km. The road distance is 178.1 km.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Kecskemét without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs 12 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Debrecen to Kecskemét, including transfers.
Debrecen to Kecskemét bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Debrecen bus station.
Debrecen to Kecskemét train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Kecskemét is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs 12 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 9 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Kecskemét, Hungary?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Debrecen to Cegled every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Ft 2,600–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 2m. ÖBB also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Debrecen bus station to Kecskemét, Széchenyiváros via Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Debrecen to Cegled
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,600–3,000
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Debrecen to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Kecskemet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,100–1,300
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- 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
- Ft 6,500–10,000
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Debrecen to Kecskemét bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Debrecen to Kecskemét train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Cegled station.
Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Kecskemét is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Debrecen to Kecskemét.
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