Driving from Satu Mare to Debrecen
Debrecen lies 97 km (61 mi) west of Satu Mare, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 119 km (74 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Satu Mare | Debrecen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Hungary |
| Population | 112,490 | 202,402 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 227437–727480 | 4000–4225 |
Clocks in Debrecen are 1 h behind Satu Mare right now, so a 1 h 29 min journey lands only 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Debrecen
Crossing from Romania into Hungary: money changes from the Leu to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
Where to book car hire from Satu Mare to Debrecen
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Staying in Debrecen
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Common questions
How far is Debrecen from Satu Mare?
97 km (61 mi) in a straight line, west of Satu Mare; by road roughly 119 km (74 mi).
How long does it take to get from Satu Mare to Debrecen by car?
About 1 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Satu Mare and Debrecen?
Debrecen is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Debrecen?
The Forint (HUF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.