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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy | Train | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | Fastest | ||||
DB Regio Südost + DB Fernverkehr + Österreichische Bundesbahnen | Train | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Südost + Ceske Drahy | Train | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Nyugati Train Station | No tags | ||||
DB Fernverkehr + Ceske Drahy | Train | Leipzig Hbf | Budapest Nyugati 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 R 687, 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 - B
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Budapest start from R 851. The average price for this train route is around R 2 353. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 31m, covering a distance of 646 km. The quickest train can get you there in 10h 34m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Leipzig to Budapest route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 10 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 23:08.
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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers 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 11 Jun 2026 with a price of R 1 222To 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 R 1 222 to R 6 216 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 R 1 222, which is on 2026-06-11.
