Košice to Debrecen by train
Debrecen lies 134 km (83 mi) south of Košice, 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 Slovakia and Hungary rail, over roughly 164 km (102 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Košice | Debrecen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Slovakia | Hungary |
| Population | 225,044 | 202,402 |
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Bratislava) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Stations on record | Košice railway station | Nagycsere railway station, Tócóvölgy railway station, Apafa railway station |
| Postal codes | 040 12 | 4000–4225 |
What changes when you arrive in Debrecen
Crossing from Slovakia into Hungary: money changes from the Euro to the Forint (HUF); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Košice?
134 km (83 mi) in a straight line, south of Košice; by road roughly 164 km (102 mi).
How long does it take to get from Košice to Debrecen 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 Košice and Debrecen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.