Day trip from Debrecen to Oradea
Oradea lies 58 km (36 mi) south of Debrecen, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 58 km (36 mi) apart, Oradea is a realistic day trip from Debrecen: about 57 min each way by road.
| Debrecen | Oradea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 202,402 | 183,105 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4225 | 410001–410609 |
Clocks in Oradea are 1 h ahead of Debrecen right now, so a 57 min journey lands 1 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Oradea
Crossing from Hungary into Romania: money changes from the Forint to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book tours and tickets in Oradea
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Staying in Oradea
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Common questions
How far is Oradea from Debrecen?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, south of Debrecen; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Debrecen to Oradea by road?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Debrecen and Oradea?
Oradea is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Oradea?
The Leu (RON).
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 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.