Great Reformed Church
The largest Protestant church in Hungary, with a yellow façade and two towers, on Kossuth Square in the heart of the city.
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Debrecen: airports, things to do and where to stay
Debrecen is Hungary's second city and the capital of the Great Plain, a historic centre of Calvinism once called the "Calvinist Rome". It has a major university, a large park, the Nagyerdő, and is close to Hortobágy National Park.
Debrecen airports
From the airport to central Debrecen
Debrecen airport is about 5 km from central Debrecen.
Bus 1 (DKV)
A city bus line linking the airport with the centre and Debrecen railway station (Nagyállomás) in about 12 min. Tickets are bought from the driver.
Taxi
Taxis outside the terminal. The centre of Debrecen is very close, a few minutes by car.
Debrecen
Things to do in Debrecen
Hortobágy
A steppe national park about 40 km from the city, famous for its stone Nine-Arch Bridge and for its grasslands with traditional livestock.
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Déri Museum
A museum in a neoclassical building with art, history and ethnography collections, including items from ancient Egypt and Asia.
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Nagyerdő
The large wooded park north of the centre, with the stadium, the zoo, the thermal baths and walking paths.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Debrecen?
Debrecen is served by Debrecen (DEB).
How far is the airport from central Debrecen?
Debrecen airport is about 5 km from central Debrecen.
How do I get from the airport to central Debrecen?
From Debrecen airport you can take Bus 1 (DKV) (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Debrecen?
Highlights of Debrecen include Great Reformed Church, Hortobágy, Déri Museum, and Nagyerdő.
Photo credits
- Great Reformed Church: Nicu Farcaș, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hortobágy: Original uploader was user:Lily15 at hu.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Déri Museum: Matej Grochal, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nagyerdő: Civertan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons