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Museum der bildenden Künste
Major art museum with old masters, modern works and Leipzig painting. A strong choice for both classic and contemporary art.
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£44
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£90
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
10 h 48 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
11 h 4 m
Trains on 10 Oct
24
Distance
644 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Leipzig will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Budapest to Leipzig you need to make at least one change.
RJ 276 · EC 458
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 500
IC 864 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114
EC 144 · RJX 19918 · ICE 1212 · ICE 908
RJX 68 · ICE 904
RJ 276 · EC 458
IC 852 · RJX 62 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655
RJX 62 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655
IC 852 · RJX 62 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655
RJX 62 · ICE 1002 · ICE 1655 · S3Trains from Budapest to Leipzig run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 644 km distance in 8h 42m.
Distance 644 km |
Average train duration 10h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 42m |
First train 0:10 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Leipzig trains for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 | 8:30 Budapest Keleti | 11h12 | 19:42 Leipzig Hbf | 4 changes | |
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 502 | On time 8:30 Budapest Keleti | 11h34 | 20:04 Leipzig Hbf | 3 changes | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | On time 8:40 Budapest-Deli | 11h24 | 20:04 Leipzig Hbf | 4 changes | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | 8:40 Budapest-Deli | 11h02 | 19:42 Leipzig Hbf | 5 changes | |
EC 278 · RJ 172 · IC 2448 | On time 9:30 Budapest-Nyugati | 10h45 | 20:15 Leipzig Hbf | 2 changes |
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Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Major art museum with old masters, modern works and Leipzig painting. A strong choice for both classic and contemporary art.
Museum in Bach’s former home, presenting manuscripts, instruments and his life in Leipzig. Essential for music lovers.
Museum of printing, design and book culture in a historic industrial setting. Especially rewarding for visitors interested in crafts and media history.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades and markets. A natural base for exploring the old town on foot.
Elegant passage linking city-centre streets with shops, architecture and a striking glass roof. One of Leipzig’s signature urban walks.
Canal-side former industrial district now known for galleries, studios and street art. Popular for a slower local walk beyond the centre.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often finished with sausage or bacon. It is a comforting regional staple found in Leipzig homes and traditional inns.
Pan-fried freshwater fish from the Leipzig area, traditionally served simply to highlight local river and lake produce.
Leipzig’s best-known vegetable dish: peas, carrots, asparagus and morels, classically enriched with crayfish and butter. A historic local speciality.
Elegant restaurant in the Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof offering refined modern cuisine in a polished central setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted setting popular for traditional Leipzig dining.
Well-known restaurant focusing on Saxon and German specialities with a cosy, traditional interior near the city centre.
Moderate for Germany: hotels, dining and public transport are often a little cheaper than in Berlin, Munich or Hamburg, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Service is usually not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants. Tell the server the total amount when paying.
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Leipzig Hbf -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Leipzig by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Leipzig trains use the Budapest Keleti to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Budapest-Nyugati is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Nyugati has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Két Szerecsen, Menza Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Nyugati. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Nyugati: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Nyugati: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Parlament, Radisson Blu Béke Hotel, Hilton Budapest City.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
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