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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 $46. 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 $46, and a flight costs an average of $32.
Distance: 400 miles (644 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$145 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $191 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 $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $214 (€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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- EC 459 · RJ 2775:49 AM10h39Leipzig Hbf4:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- EC 459 · RJ 2775:49 AM10h39Leipzig Hbf4:28 PMBudapest-Nyugati$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 19612:35 PM1h30Berlin Brandenburg Airport2:05 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- S5X · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 1866:04 AM11h15Leipzig Hbf5:19 PMBudapest-Deli$991One-way5 transfers
- S5X · ICE 1501 · EC 115 · RJX 1866:04 AM11h25Leipzig Hbf5:29 PMBudapest Keleti$991One-way4 transfers
- ICE 505 · RJ 87 · RJX 19915 · IC 8619:55 AM11h29Leipzig Hbf9:24 PMBudapest-Deli$1291One-way3 transfers
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM14h00Leipzig Hbf10:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$931One-way2 transfers- FlixTrain+FlixBus8:45 AM15h05Leipzig Hbf11:50 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$941One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM12h30Leipzig, Hbf8:30 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$971One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2570 · 21837+
W623166:17 AM7h23Leipzig Hbf1:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2341One-way2 transfers - ICE 606 · 21833+W623166:12 AM7h28Leipzig Hbf1:40 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2341One-way2 transfers
FR 2067:30 PM1h30Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:00 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Budapest:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $145 (€119).
A bus is $147 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Budapest costing on average $214 (€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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Lufthansa, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air to go to Budapest by flight.
- 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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