Day trip from Debrecen to Timişoara
Timişoara lies 200 km (124 mi) south of Debrecen, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 200 km (124 mi) apart, Timişoara is a realistic day trip from Debrecen: about 3 h 15 min each way by road.
| Debrecen | Timişoara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 202,402 | 250,849 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4225 | 300001–300789 |
Clocks in Timişoara are 1 h ahead of Debrecen right now, so a 3 h 15 min journey lands 4 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Timişoara
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 Timişoara
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Staying in Timişoara
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Common questions
How far is Timişoara from Debrecen?
200 km (124 mi) in a straight line, south of Debrecen; by road roughly 244 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Debrecen to Timişoara by road?
About 3 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Debrecen and Timişoara?
Timişoara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Timişoara?
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.