How to travel from Budapest to Leipzig

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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 prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $26.

Distance: 400 miles (644 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

$128

Average price

$75

Average price

Cheapest

$214

Average price

11h 37m

Average total duration

11h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 35m

Average total duration

11h 5m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 57m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.9kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

Most popular airline

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from Budapest to Leipzig

How to get from Budapest to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM11h05
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    5:00 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM11h05
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    5:00 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 197
    7:00 AM1h30
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    8:30 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 4634 · EC 144 · RJX 168 · RJ 112
    12:40 PM10h50
    Budapest-Deli
    11:30 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1401One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 144 · RJX 168 · RJ 112 · ICE 1500
    12:30 PM11h00
    Budapest Keleti
    11:30 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1401One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 62 · ICE 502
    9:30 AM10h34
    Budapest Keleti
    8:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM11h30
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    5:00 AMLeipzig, Hbf
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:45 PM12h15
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    12:00 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:30 PM12h30
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    12:00 PMLeipzig, Hbf
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Wizz AirW62315+Deutsche BahnIC 2178 · ICE 691
    10:05 AM4h37
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    2:42 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62315+Deutsche Bahn21884 · ICE 601
    10:05 AM5h41
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:46 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1381One-way
    2 transfers
  • Wizz AirW62315+Deutsche Bahn18517 · ICE 1205
    10:05 AM5h08
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    3:13 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $1431One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Leipzig.

FAQs
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 flight with an average price of $26 (€21).

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

A flight is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $43 (€35).

A flight is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Leipzig costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Leipzig is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 5m.

Train takes on average 9h 51m.

The distance from Budapest to Leipzig is approximately 400 miles (644 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Leipzig is:
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 10 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, Kelenföld Vasútállomás 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 Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leipzig by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Leipzig by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Leipzig by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
  • 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.

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