Bursa to Debrecen by train
Debrecen lies 1,009 km (627 mi) north-west of Bursa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Hungary rail, over roughly 1,231 km (765 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bursa | Debrecen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Hungary |
| Population | 3.1 million | 202,402 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Stations on record | Piribeyler railway station | Nagycsere railway station, Tócóvölgy railway station, Apafa railway station |
Clocks in Debrecen are 1 h behind Bursa right now, so a 11 h 3 min journey lands only 10 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Debrecen
Crossing from Turkey into Hungary: money changes from the Lira 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.
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Common questions
How far is Debrecen from Bursa?
1,009 km (627 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bursa; by road roughly 1,231 km (765 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Debrecen by train?
About 11 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Debrecen?
Debrecen is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Istanbul).
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 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.