Budapest to Leipzig Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Leipzig, side by side.

Last checked 31 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Budapest to Leipzig: what to expect

Budapest and Leipzig are about 650 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Hungary to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 650 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Budapest–Leipzig tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Leipzig

• Leipzig's famous boys' choir, the Thomanerchor, was founded in 1212. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, established in 1743, is one of the oldest symphony orchestras in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Leipzig Hauptbahnhof is Europe's largest railway station measured by floor area. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Budapest to Leipzig

How long does the journey from Budapest to Leipzig take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 14 h 27 min by train and about 13 h by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Leipzig?
The lowest fare seen recently is €40.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €40.97. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Leipzig?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €40.97 and the lowest bus fare €40.47, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Leipzig?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.