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Trip Overview

The train between Bucharest and Leipzig takes 38h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bucharest to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

38h 16m
Duration
1,907 km
Distance
€253
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bucharest to Leipzig train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bucharest and Leipzig. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Leipzig at 18:45:00. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 38h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)38h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)38h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)38h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)38h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)38h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)38h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,906.7 km
  • Duration: 38h 16m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Leipzig Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 25h 37m.

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