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KecskemétDebrecen

Kecskemét to Debrecen by bus

Debrecen lies 162 km (100 mi) north-east of Kecskemét, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 3 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 197 km (123 mi) of road.

KecskemétDebrecen

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KecskemétDebrecen
CountryHungaryHungary
Population109,847202,402
Elevation120 m (394 ft)124 m (407 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Budapest)UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest)
Postal codes6000–60444000–4225

Where to book buses from Kecskemét to Debrecen

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Common questions

How far is Debrecen from Kecskemét?

162 km (100 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kecskemét; by road roughly 197 km (123 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kecskemét to Debrecen by bus?

About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kecskemét and Debrecen?

No, both are on Europe/Budapest at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.