The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leipzig to Budapest
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 46 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
644 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leipzig to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Budapest will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £48.
Of the 21 buses that leave Leipzig for Budapest every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 644 km distance in an average of 11 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus09:0012h45Leipzig, Hbf21:45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£481One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus17:3015h10Leipzig, Hbf08:40Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)£481One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus09:0012h30Leipzig, Hbf21:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£481One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:1015h40Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)08:50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£481One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:1015h20Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe)08:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£481One-way1 change
FlixBus23:3510h55Leipzig, Hbf10:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£511One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:3511h15Leipzig, Hbf10:50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar£511One-way0 changes
FlixBus23:3511h40Leipzig, Hbf11:15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér£611One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus09:0012h30Leipzig, Hbf21:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£481One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus20:0012h30Leipzig, Hbf08:30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás£491One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Leipzig to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £18.
Distance: 644 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£54 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price | £146 Average Price |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Leipzig to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Budapest coaches for today, Monday 30 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 Leipzig | 12h55 | 22:55 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:15 Leipzig | 19h15 | 06:30 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:30 Leipzig | 11h40 | 05:10 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:00 Leipzig | 12h50 | 07:50 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 31 March | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:30 Leipzig, Hbf | 15h15 | 16:45 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:30 Leipzig, Hbf | 14h50 | 16:20 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 01:30 Leipzig, Hbf | 14h30 | 16:00 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:00 Leipzig, Hbf | 13h00 | 18:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:00 Leipzig, Hbf | 12h45 | 17:45 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:00 Leipzig, Hbf | 12h45 | 19:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 07:00 Leipzig, Hbf | 12h30 | 19:30 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leipzig to Budapest
Buses from Leipzig to Budapest run on average 25 times per day, taking around 11h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 644 km distance in 10h 55m.
Distance 644 km |
Average bus duration 11h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 55m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Leipzig to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Leipzig to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leipzig to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leipzig to Budapest by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Leipzig and Budapest
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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