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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Leipzig Hbf | Könyves Kálmán | Cheapest | |||||
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| Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | Fastest | ||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Leipzig Hbf | Kelenföld | No tags | |||||
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + Österreichische Bundesbahnen | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Ceske Drahy | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | No tags | |||||
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| Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + Österreichische Bundesbahnen | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Leipzig to Budapest
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just COP 133,882, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Budapest?
Leipzig
- A
Leipzig Hbf
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany - B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Budapest
- A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary - C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leipzig to Budapest by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Leipzig to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Budapest start from COP 182,802. The average price for this train route is around COP 531,221. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Budapest?
The average train journey time from Leipzig to Budapest is 11h 25m, covering a distance of 646 km. The fastest train gets you there in 11h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Budapest route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leipzig to Budapest?
The earliest train from Leipzig to Budapest departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 23:37.
Which is the best train operator from Leipzig to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Budapest?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leipzig to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
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 19 Sept 2026 with a price of COP 307,497To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Budapest as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from COP 307,497 to COP 1,168,216 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 307,497, which is on 2026-09-19.
