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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Essen and Debrecen. The average train journey from Essen to Debrecen takes 20 hours and 58 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 20 hours and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 708 mi (1140 km) |
| Fastest train | 20h 2m |
| Lowest price | €265.80 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Debrecen?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Debrecen. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 20h 58m | €266.28 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Debrecen start from €266, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Debrecen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Train Station . And in Debrecen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Debrecen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 20 hours and 58 minutes. If you are looking to get to Debrecen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 20 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Debrecen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Debrecen is approximately 708 miles, or 1140 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 20 hours and 58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 20 hours and 2 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Essen to Debrecen are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen at 15:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Essen twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Debrecen to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Debrecen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Debrecen has one train station.
Train stations in Debrecen:
Train Station
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