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Compare bus, train, 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 €29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€132 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €373 Average price |
11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leipzig to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig to Budapest
Travel to Budapest 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 Leipzig to Budapest.
You can get between Leipzig and Budapest 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Budapest is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $38 (€34) compared to other travel options to Budapest:
A bus is $107 (€96) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $145 (€130).
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Leipzig to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 55 min.
There are alternative travel options to Budapest that take longer:
Bus takes 11 h 25 min on average.
Getting to Budapest by train takes 10 h 20 min on average.
Budapest is approximately 399 miles (643 km) away from Leipzig.
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Budapest is:
- 32 buses per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Budapest from Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leipzig to Budapest:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Leipzig to Budapest:
- You can travel between Leipzig and Budapest by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $38 (€34) with FlixBus from Leipzig to Budapest.
- You can take a flight from Leipzig to Budapest with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa or Wizz Air. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€25) with Wizz Air from Leipzig to Budapest.
- You can take a train from Leipzig to Budapest with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $42 (€38) with Deutsche Bahn from Leipzig to Budapest.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with FlixBus.
- Take a direct flight with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Leipzig to Budapest.
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