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ITBudapest to Debrecen Train & Bus Tickets
From Budapest (Hungary) to Debrecen (Hungary) · about 190 km
See prices for Budapest → Debrecen
Compare all available departures and find the cheapest ticket.
Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Debrecen, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €11.50 for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) | €29.98 for travel on 9 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 2 h 45 min (35 journeys) | about 3 h 30 min (11 journeys) |
| Sold by | — | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Cheapest month to travel
The lowest fare last seen for travel in each month with enough data, Budapest to Debrecen. The highlighted month is the cheapest.
Show as a table
| Month | Lowest fare | By | Last seen | Days with a fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €29.98 | bus | 27 Oct 2026 | 4 |
| Dec 2026 | €29.98 | bus | 27 Oct 2026 | 4 |
These are fares earlier searches saw, with the date each was last seen: not live prices. The price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Direct trains (no change)
The timetable lists 21 direct train(s) from Budapest to Debrecen on a sample day, the fastest in 2 h 35 min. Departures: 03:50, 05:20, 05:25, 06:20, 06:25, 06:40, 07:20, 07:25.
Services: IC 34, IC 367, IC 560, IC 562, IC 564.
Timetable read 25 Oct 2026. Services differ by day of the week, so check the date you travel.
Budapest to Debrecen: what to expect
Budapest and Debrecen are about 190 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Hungary, so no border formalities are required. At 190 km this is a short regional hop.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Budapest–Debrecen tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Budapest to Debrecen
How long does the journey from Budapest to Debrecen take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 45 min by train and about 3 h 30 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Debrecen?
The lowest fare seen recently is €11.50 by train (MÁV), for travel on 1 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €29.98. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Debrecen?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €11.50 and the lowest bus fare €29.98, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Debrecen?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
Which month is cheapest for Budapest to Debrecen?
For travel in Nov 2026 the lowest fare seen is €29.98 by bus (last seen 27 Oct 2026). 2 months had enough fares to compare.
What is the fastest way from Budapest to Debrecen?
The shortest journeys seen: train 2 h 45 min, bus 3 h 30 min.
Is there a direct train from Budapest to Debrecen?
Yes. The timetable lists 21 direct train(s) on a sample day, the fastest taking 2 h 35 min. Departures: 03:50, 05:20, 05:25, 06:20, 06:25, 06:40, 07:20, 07:25. Services differ by day, so check your date.