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Debrecen

Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary · Europe

About Debrecen

Debrecen sits on the route: 15 minutes from Mikepércs, 36km from Hortobágy National Park (Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park).

Debrecen is a city located in Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary. With a population of 202,402, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Debrecen sits in Hungary, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Budapest time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Debrecen to your route.

About Debrecen

Debrecen is Hungary's second-largest city, after Budapest, the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County. A city with county rights, it was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres. Debrecen was

Read more also the capital city of Hungary during the revolution in 1848–1849. During the revolution, the dethronement of the Habsburg dynasty was declared in the Reformed Great Church. The city also served as the capital of Hungary by the end of World War II in 1944–1945. It is home to the University of Debrecen.

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Where is Debrecen located?

Debrecen is located in Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5317 latitude, 21.6244 longitude.

What is the population of Debrecen?

Debrecen has a population of approximately 202,402 people, making it a city in Hungary.

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Quick Information

Population
202,402
Continent
Europe
Country
Hungary
Region
Hajdú-Bihar
Timezone
Europe/Budapest
Coordinates
47.5317, 21.6244

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Hungary

Police
107
Ambulance
104
Fire
105
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

e-vignette required for motorways. Zero alcohol limit for drivers.

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Worth the detour from Debrecen

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

national park

Hortobágy National Park (Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park)

UNESCO-listed grass steppe on the Great Plain, Europe's largest semi-natural grassland, crossed by long straight roads and the Nine-Hole Bridge.

36 km · about 40 min drive

Driving in Hungary

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.58/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Debrecen.

Mikepércs

🇭🇺 Hungary

9 km awayPop. 3,430

Ebes

🇭🇺 Hungary

12 km awayPop. 4,468

Hajdúsámson

🇭🇺 Hungary

13 km awayPop. 10,854

Sáránd

🇭🇺 Hungary

15 km awayPop. 2,322

Hajdúbagos

🇭🇺 Hungary

16 km awayPop. 2,029

Hajdúböszörmény

🇭🇺 Hungary

17 km awayPop. 31,957

Hajdúhadház

🇭🇺 Hungary

17 km awayPop. 12,892

Hosszúpályi

🇭🇺 Hungary

17 km awayPop. 5,479

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