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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Leipzig by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Vienna

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train Ice
    9h 57m
    €172–324

  2. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane BUD - BER
    2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain train
    6h 1m
    €44–204

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Leipzig central train stationbus bus N66
    11h 30m
    €75–120

  4. Drive  769.8 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Leipzigcar car 769.8 km
    7h 9m
    €143–207

  5. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane BUD - LEJ
    6h 23m
    €133–379

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Dresden-Neustadttrain train Rj
    2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
    10h 48m
    €120–196

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Dresden Hbftrain train rj 174
    2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train 55 / ...
    10h 48m
    €52–109

  8. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Dresden Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane plane BUD - DRS
    2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain train
    7h 11m
    €125–474

  9. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane VIE - LEJ
    6h 23m
    €186–416

Budapest to Leipzig by train

Calendar39Weekly Trains
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,060.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Leipzig Hbf via Wien Hbf in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Leipzig central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 11h 30m.

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