Debrecen to Košice by train
Košice lies 134 km (83 mi) north of Debrecen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Slovakia rail, over roughly 164 km (102 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Debrecen | Košice | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Slovakia |
| Population | 202,402 | 225,044 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 205 m (673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) |
| Stations on record | Nagycsere railway station, Tócóvölgy railway station, Apafa railway station | Košice railway station |
| Postal codes | 4000–4225 | 040 12 |
What changes when you arrive in Košice
Crossing from Hungary into Slovakia: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +421; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648839.
Where to book trains from Debrecen to Košice
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Common questions
How far is Košice from Debrecen?
134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, north of Debrecen; by road roughly 164 km (102 mi).
How long does it take to get from Debrecen to Košice by train?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Debrecen and Košice?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Košice?
The Euro (EUR).
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.