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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 48m. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$147 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration 11h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 32m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Budapest:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $147 (€119).
A bus is $149 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Budapest
How to get from Leipzig to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus4:55 PM11h25Leipzig, Hbf4:20 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus4:55 PM11h25Leipzig, Hbf4:20 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS286 · OS6397:30 PM2h55Leipzig/Halle Airport10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$7261One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2445 · RJ 17511:39 AM10h49Leipzig Hbf10:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati$691One-way1 transfer
- ICE 603 · RJ 263 · REX 7799 · ARV 13315:53 PM13h39Leipzig Hbf7:32 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$881One-way6 transfers
- ICE 603 · RJ 263 · REX 7799 · ARV 13315:53 PM13h56Leipzig Hbf7:49 AMBudapest-Deli$881One-way7 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM13h00Leipzig, Hbf8:00 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM12h45Leipzig, Hbf7:45 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM12h50Leipzig, Hbf11:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$691One-way1 transfer
- ICE 606 · 21833+
W623166:12 AM7h28Leipzig Hbf1:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2081One-way2 transfers - ICE 806 · 21841+W623167:16 AM6h24Leipzig Hbf1:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2101One-way2 transfers
- S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+W623166:22 AM7h18Leipzig Hbf1:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2181One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Budapest:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $147 (€119).
A bus is $149 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $218 (€176).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 4m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
- Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air to go to Budapest by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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