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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Leipzig takes 11h 2m and the fastest train takes 10h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 2m
Duration
909 km
Distance
€72
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Leipzig train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:30 AM which arrives into Leipzig at 6:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hbf and take an average of 11h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)11h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 45m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Leipzig? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 909 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Leipzig Hbf via Dresden Hbf and Dresden Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 46m.

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