Bus Leipzig to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Leipzig to Budapest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leipzig to Budapest from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$39

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

$54

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 40m	5:30 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/7/2026 5:30:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	12h 30m	8:00 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	8:30 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	15h 40m	5:10 PM	Leipzig	Trade Fair Train Station	8:50 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/7/2026 5:10:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
FlixBus	15h 20m	5:10 PM	Leipzig	Trade Fair Train Station	8:30 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trade Fair Train Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/7/2026 5:10:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
FlixBus	12h 50m	8:00 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	8:50 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/7/2026 8:00:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 45m	3:35 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	6:20 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/11/2026 3:35:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m
FlixBus	14h 25m	3:35 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	6:00 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/11/2026 3:35:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	12h 50m	8:00 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	8:50 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
FlixBus	12h 30m	9:00 AM	Leipzig	Central Station	9:30 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/11/2026 9:00:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	12h 30m	8:00 PM	Leipzig	Central Station	8:30 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Leipzig (Germany) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Leipzig and Budapest

See here how frequent the connections between Leipzig and Budapest are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Leipzig to Budapest. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Leipzig and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 buses from Leipzig to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leipzig and Budapest, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/15/2026 costs just $35, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Leipzig to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 14 times every day by bus from Leipzig to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leipzig to Budapest starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	10h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	400.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leipzig to Budapest

Every day, 14 buses from 1 bus companies leave Leipzig for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$39

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$54

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$35

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$41

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$41

Sunday 09/20

$46

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

$44

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$60

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Leipzig to Budapest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leipzig to Budapest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $39, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leipzig to Budapest. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $54.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leipzig to Budapest, with $35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

How to save money travelling from Leipzig to Budapest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leipzig to Budapest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Leipzig to Budapest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Leipzig to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Leipzig and Budapest

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leipzig and Budapest.

Central Bus Station

Thomaskirche Bus Stop

Dittrichring 11

Markkleeberg Bus Stop

Alte Straße

Völkerschlachtdenkmal

Freizeitpark Belantis Bus Stop

Zur Weißen Mark 1

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Mexikói út

Horvát Boldizsár u. 1

Kőbánya Kispest Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leipzig to Budapest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Leipzig to Budapest? Or which bus companies serve the route Leipzig to Budapest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leipzig to Budapest bus

How much does a Leipzig Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 12h 40m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Leipzig to Budapest?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $88. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Budapest.

On average, how many connections are available from Leipzig to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Leipzig to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leipzig to Budapest take?

The fastest bus from Leipzig to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $59. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leipzig to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Leipzig starts at 9:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leipzig to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Leipzig for Budapest starts at 11:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leipzig Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Leipzig to Budapest, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Leipzig and Budapest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Leipzig to Budapest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Leipzig Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leipzig Budapest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Leipzig to Budapest on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Leipzig to Budapest

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Leipzig and to Budapest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leipzig and to Budapest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!