There are 3 ways to get from Debrecen to Elek by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomásbus 1441 / ...
4h 38mFt 4,670–5,393Train
- Take the train from Debrecen to Szolnoktrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Szolnok to Ketegyhazatrain Ic / ...
4h 50mFt 16,616–21,092Drive 138.2 km
- Drive from Debrecen to Elekcar 138.2 km
2h 1mFt 7,918–11,437
Debrecen to Elek by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Elek is to bus which costs 4 600 Ft - 5 500 Ft and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Elek is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs 7 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Debrecen to Elek. However, there are services departing from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás and arriving at Elek, autóbusz-váróterem via Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Debrecen to Elek. However, there are services departing from Debrecen and arriving at Ketegyhaza via Szolnok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Debrecen and Elek is 160 km. The road distance is 138.2 km.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Elek without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs 4 600 Ft - 5 500 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Debrecen to Elek, including transfers.
Debrecen to Elek bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, depart from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás station.
Debrecen to Elek train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Elek is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs 4 600 Ft - 5 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 16 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Elek, Hungary?
MÁV Személyszállítási operates a bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás hourly. Tickets cost Ft 3,700–4,300 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Debrecen to Elek, autóbusz-váróterem via Szolnok, Ketegyhaza, and Kétegyháza, vasútállomás in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Debrecen to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Szolnok to Ketegyhaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,000–2,300
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Debrecen to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,000–4,400
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- _AUSTRIAN_RAILWAYS_(ÖBB)
- Website
- Austrian Railways
Train from Debrecen to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,000–13,000
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Phone
- +38 (044) 309-70-01
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
Train from Debrecen to Szolnok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 14,000–19,000
- Website
- Ukrainian Railways
- Schedules at
- Ukrainian Railways
- Book at
- Tickets.ua
- Coupe
- Ft 14,000–19,000
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
Bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,700–4,300
- Website
- MÁV Személyszállítási
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Booking & Getting There
Debrecen to Elek bus services, operated by MÁV Személyszállítási, arrive at Békéscsaba, autóbusz-állomás station.
Debrecen to Elek train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Szolnok station.
Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Elek is 138 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Debrecen to Elek.
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