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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bucharest is to bus via Prague which costs $95 - $200 and takes 19h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $140 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bucharest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 27h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via Passau Hbf and Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bucharest?

The distance between Leipzig and Bucharest is 1319 km. The road distance is 1585.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bucharest without a car is to bus via Prague which takes 19h 40m and costs $95 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Leipzig to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bucharest bus from?

Leipzig to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bucharest train from?

Leipzig to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bucharest is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $220 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 19h 40m, you could also train, which costs $400 - $900 and takes 26h 5m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bucharest bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Leipzig and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 1h ahead of Leipzig. It is currently 7:38 PM in Leipzig and 8:38 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Leipzig to Bucharest train arrive?

Leipzig to Bucharest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bucharest is 1586 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Leipzig to Bucharest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5427+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Leipzig to Bucharest - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Bucharest by plane, bus, 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 from Leipzig-Halle Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LEJ - OTP
6h 19m
$224–449
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N367 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praga to Buchurestbus
19h 40m
$99–193
Train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
26h 5m
$406–856
Drive 1,585.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bucharestcar 1,585.8 km
15h 28m
$262–378
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BER - OTP
6h 9m
$143–396
Train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DRS - OTP
8h 19m
$267–709
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PRG - OTP
8h 24m
$195–400
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane NUE - OTP
7h 4m
$207–477
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1926
27h 50m
$120–230
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain Re50
2. Take the bus from Dresden Prager Straße to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
32h 41m

Leipzig to Bucharest by bus

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Distance: 1,318.6 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Buchurest via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Praga in around 19h 40m.

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