What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Leipzig?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Leipzig is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 28h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Leipzig?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs €180 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 28h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Leipzig Markt via Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Leipzig/Halle Flughafen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Leipzig?

The distance between Bucharest and Leipzig is 1317 km. The road distance is 1585.2 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Leipzig without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leipzig without a car is to bus and train via Vienna which takes 19h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Leipzig?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Bucharest to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Leipzig bus from?

Bucharest to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Leipzig train from?

Bucharest to Leipzig train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leipzig is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs €180 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €270 and takes 27h 1m, you could also bus via Prague, which costs and takes 20h 17m.

Where does the Bucharest to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bucharest to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Leipzig?

Leipzig is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 3:11 AM in Bucharest and 2:11 AM in Leipzig.

Where does the Bucharest to Leipzig train arrive?

Bucharest to Leipzig train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Lokoshaza station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Leipzig is 1585 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Bucharest to Leipzig.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bucharest to Leipzig?

Book your Bucharest to Leipzig bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1453+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Bucharest to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Leipzig by plane, bus, train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)OTP - LEJ
7h 38m
€180–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train station1926
28h 40m
€65–130
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig/Halle FlughafenIce
19h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-KeletiIr
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig/Halle FlughafenIce
27h 1m
€210–265
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien HbfNight Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig HbfIce
25h 43m
€135–311
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)OTP - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
9h 6m
€218–445
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)OTP - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
7h 41m
€121–345
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)OTP - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
9h 52m
€140–337
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train stationN67 / ...
20h 17m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Dresden AmmonstrasseComati PSG
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
25h 10m
€148–198
Drive 1,585.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Leipzig1,585.2 km
15h 33m
€225–325

Bucharest to Leipzig by train

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27h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,317.2 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Leipzig Markt via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Leipzig/Halle Flughafen in around 27h 1m.

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