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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $551.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
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$127 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $551 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration 11h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Leipzig
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Leipzig:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $127 (€107).
A bus is $480 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $551 (€462).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
Tickets start at around $127 (€107) compared to roughly $189 (€159) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€53). The journey takes 10h 22m versus 8h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Leipzig
How to get from Budapest to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 174 · BUS 10174 · ICE 1552
7:30 AM 11h50 Budapest-Nyugati 7:20 PM Leipzig Hbf $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 174 · BUS 10174 · ICE 1552
7:30 AM 11h50 Budapest-Nyugati 7:20 PM Leipzig Hbf $48 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
FR 19710:55 AM 1h30 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 12:25 PM Berlin Brandenburg Airport $176 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 174 · BUS 10174 · ICE 1552 · S1
7:30 AM 12h04 Budapest-Nyugati 7:34 PM Leipzig Markt $52 1 One-way 3 transfers - RJ 276 · EC 458
11:30 AM 10h48 Budapest-Nyugati 10:18 PM Leipzig Hbf $54 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJ 276 · EC 458 · S5
11:30 AM 10h59 Budapest-Nyugati 10:29 PM Leipzig Markt $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
5:55 PM 11h05 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 5:00 AM Leipzig, Hbf $61 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:30 PM 11h30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 5:00 AM Leipzig, Hbf $61 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45 PM 14h15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 2:00 PM Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) $67 1 One-way 2 transfers
EW2781 · EW2006+21932 · ICE 6078:40 AM 13h06 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 9:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $271 1 One-way 3 transfers- EW2781 · EW2006+21924 · ICE 697
8:40 AM 12h02 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 8:42 PM Leipzig Hbf $280 1 One-way 3 transfers - LH1675 · LH1956+21932 · ICE 607
9:55 AM 11h51 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 9:46 PM Leipzig Hbf $332 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Leipzig:
A bus is $56 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $127 (€107).
A bus is $480 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $551 (€462).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 52m.
Bus takes on average 11h 54m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Ryanair, braathens regional aviation, Malta Air, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Brussels Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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