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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Bucharest takes 32h 29m and the fastest train takes 30h 57m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Leipzig to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 29m
Duration
1,925 km
Distance
$467
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Leipzig to Bucharest train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Leipzig and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 5:41 AM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 32h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisÖBBÖBB IntercityÖBB35h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisÖBBÖBB IntercityÖBB30h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisÖBBÖBB IntercityÖBB30h 57m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leipzig to Bucharest? 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: 1,925.2 km
  • Duration: 32h 29m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bucuresti Nord via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Linz/Donau Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 27h 1m.

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