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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Leipzig central station | Kelenföld | Cheapest | |||||
| Leipzig central station | Könyves Kálmán | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Leipzig Hbf | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | |||||
| Leipzig central station | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Leipzig Hbf | Kelenföld | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Leipzig to Budapest
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 13 hours, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Leipzig and Budapest?
Stops in Leipzig
- ALeipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
- BGoethestraße 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
- C
Dittrichring 11
Dittrichring 11, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - D
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - E
Brüderstraße
Brüderstraße, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- BBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- D
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- FNyugati tér, 1062 Budapest 6, Hungary
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Based on 12281 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $58
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Budapest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Leipzig to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Leipzig to Budapest start from $58. The average price for this route is around $84. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Leipzig to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Leipzig to Budapest is 13h, covering a distance of 649 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 10h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Leipzig to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Leipzig to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Leipzig to Budapest at 1:50am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Leipzig to Budapest?
A bus trip from Leipzig to Budapest generates an estimated 16 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Budapest was searched and found on Mar 3, 2026 with a price of $54To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leipzig to Budapest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $54 to $70 for a bus ticket from Leipzig to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2026-03-09.
What's the cheapest way to go from Leipzig to Budapest?
The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination