How to travel from Budapest to Leipzig

There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Leipzig including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $66 (€54).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Leipzig:

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $79 (€65) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $145 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 53m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 34m.

Train takes on average 11h 35m.

The distance from Budapest to Leipzig is approximately 400 miles (644 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Leipzig is:

• Around 23 buses per day.
• Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Leipzig:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, RegioJet a.s. to go to Leipzig by train.
• Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Wizz Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines to go to Leipzig by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Express Busline to go to Leipzig by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Leipzig with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Leipzig to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Leipzig, you can explore Karl-Heine-Straße for its eclectic shops and street art, attend a world-class performance at the Leipzig Opera House, and visit the serene Leipzig Botanical Garden. Discover contemporary German history at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum and enjoy a boat tour along Leipzig's canals. Don't miss the historic St. Thomas Church linked to Bach, the modern Leipzig Zoo, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations, the Leipzig Panometer with its panoramic art, and the Museum of Fine Arts with its extensive European collection.

To fully experience Leipzig's cultural, historical, and modern attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This timeframe allows you to explore key sites such as the Leipzig Zoo, St. Thomas Church, and the Bach Museum, as well as enjoy the vibrant local arts and music scene.