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 €55 - €190 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 and train which takes 6h 36m and costs €100 - €350.

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 six 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 Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 21m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Leipzig?

The distance between Bucharest and Leipzig is 1317 km. The road distance is 1587.7 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 18h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 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 Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €190 - €380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 27h 21m, you could also bus via Prague, which costs and takes 20h 9m.

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 4:21 AM in Bucharest and 3:21 AM in Leipzig.

Where does the Bucharest to Leipzig train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Leipzig is 1588 km. It takes approximately 15h 27m 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 1432+ 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)plane OTP - LEJ
6h 38m
€190–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Leipzig central train stationbus 1926
28h 40m
€55–190
Bus, train via Vienna
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
18h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
27h 21m
€125–243
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain Night Train
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
25h 23m
€135–250
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
6h 36m
€109–343
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane OTP - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 46m
€202–505
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, bus, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane OTP - PRG
2. Take the bus from Prague to Dresden central stationbus
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 38m
€134–258
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Leipzig central train stationbus N67 / ...
20h 9m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Dresden Prager Straßebus
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
31h 24m
Drive 1,587.7 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Leipzigcar 1,587.7 km
15h 27m
€222–320

Bucharest to Leipzig by train

7Weekly Trains

27h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,317 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Leipzig Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 27h 21m.

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