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Cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Kraków

Showing times and prices for Feb 20

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
FlixBus
06:00AM7h15
Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
01:15PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$241One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:25AM6h50
Budapest
01:15PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$241One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
01:25PM6h45
Budapest
08:10PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$321One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
02:30PM7h15
Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
09:45PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$321One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
08:55AM7h30
Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
04:25PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$321One-way
0 transfers

Budapest to Kraków bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, February 20
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12:25AM Budapest8h00 08:25AM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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05:25AM Budapest7h50 01:15PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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06:00AM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar7h15 01:15PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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06:00AM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar9h15 03:15PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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06:25AM Budapest8h50 03:15PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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06:25AM Budapest6h50 01:15PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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07:05AM Budapest11h40 06:45PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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08:55AM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar7h30 04:25PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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08:55AM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar9h10 06:05PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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09:15AM Budapest8h50 06:05PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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09:15AM Budapest7h10 04:25PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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10:55AM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar10h55 09:50PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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11:00AM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar8h45 07:45PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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11:15AM Budapest10h35 09:50PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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11:25AM Budapest8h20 07:45PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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12:25PM Budapest7h45 08:10PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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12:25PM Budapest11h34 11:59PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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01:00PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar7h10 08:10PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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01:25PM Budapest6h45 08:10PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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02:30PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar7h15 09:45PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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02:30PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar9h29 11:59PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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02:50PM Budapest9h09 11:59PM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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02:50PM Budapest6h55 09:45PM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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04:00PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar11h35 03:35AM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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04:20PM Budapest11h15 03:35AM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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06:30PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar11h10 05:40AM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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06:50PM Budapest10h50 05:40AM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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08:55PM Budapest10h10 07:05AM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy1 transfer
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09:40PM Budapest10h45 08:25AM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy1 transfer
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11:15PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar8h25 07:40AM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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11:15PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar6h45 06:00AM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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11:35PM Budapest6h25 06:00AM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect
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11:35PM Budapest8h05 07:40AM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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11:59PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar10h26 10:25AM Kraków, Airport1 transfer
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11:59PM Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar8h26 08:25AM Krakow, Dworzec Autobusowy0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Budapest to Kraków

Showing times and prices for Feb 20

Fastest Journey

6 h 25 m

Average

8 h 54 m

Buses per day

35

Distance

292 km

Of the 35 buses that leave Budapest for Kraków every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
FlixBus
11:35PM6h25
Budapest
06:00AMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$341One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
01:25PM6h45
Budapest
08:10PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$321One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
11:15PM6h45
Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
06:00AMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
06:25AM6h50
Budapest
01:15PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$241One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:50PM6h55
Budapest
09:45PMKrakow, Dworzec Autobusowy
$321One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Budapest to Kraków

Buses from Budapest to Kraków run on average 36 times per day, taking around 7h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€17) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
181 miles (292 km)
Average bus duration
7h 38m
Cheapest ticket price
$19 (€17)
Buses per day
36
Direct buses
15
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
6h 15m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus companies: FlixBus from Budapest to Kraków

You can travel by bus between Budapest and Kraków with FlixBus for as low as $18 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Bus information from Budapest to Kraków with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $18
  • FlixBus frequency: 6 a day

Buses from Budapest to Krakow

Buses from Budapest to Krakow run six times a week and daily during the summer season. Routes from Budapest to Krakow are operated by InfoBus and Flixbus. Buses from Budapest to Krakow depart three times a day. The earliest buses leave Budapest at 7:00 a.m. and arrive in Krakow around 2 p.m. In the evening, buses leave at 5:30 p.m. and final buses depart just before midnight at 11:45 p.m. arriving at 6 in the morning in Krakow.

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Budapest to Krakow Bus Cost

Average prices for buses from Budapest to Krakow when you book in advance

Booking Period

Average Price

Same Day

€15

1 Day in Advance

€14

1 Week in Advance

€14

2 Weeks in Advance

€13

1 Month in Advance

€12

3 Months in Advance

€12

Budapest to Krakow Buses: General Information


While taking a bus is slower than flying it is significantly cheaper and can take as little as 7 hours to arrive in Krakow.

  • autobus Most Budapest to Krakow buses are run by either InfoBus and Flixbus.
  • autobus Most buses are direct, depart from Budapest's Nepliget bus station and arrive at Krakow's MDA bus station.
  • autobus Traveling from Budapest to Krakow by bus takes as little as 7 hours.
  • autobus Most travelers book their Budapest to Krakow bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.




Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above illustrates, ticket prices on Budapest to Krakow buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:

  • It is 7% cheaper on average to purchase an Budapest to Krakow bus ticket a day in advance as opposed to at the station on the day of travel.
  • It is 7% cheaper to book an Budapest to Krakow bus ticket 1 week in advance as opposed to the day you intend to travel.
  • Budapest to Krakow bus tickets are 20% cheaper on average when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a bus ticket the day of.

Taking the Bus from Budapest

Buses from Budapest to Krakow leave from Nepliget bus station which is located at 131 Üllői Street in the 9th district. Nepliget Station is the main intercity and international bus terminal in Budapest. The station is easily accessible by public transport. It can be reached by disembarking at Népliget Metro Station on the M3 Metro Blue Line. There are also local bus services, tram routes, and taxi services available that operate throughout the day and late into the night.

Getting in Krakow by Bus

The ancient city of Krakow is full of wonderful Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The Old Town is full of historic treasures including the 500-year-old Wawel Castle and Rynek Główny medieval square. Buses from Budapest to Krakow generally stop in the center of the city at the MDA Bus Station in ul. Bosacka 18. The bus station is integrated with the Krakow Glówny Underground Station. In fact, the most direct way to reach the city's Old Town is through the underground transit center which exits in the direction of the famous market square. There are also buses, mini-buses, and taxis available from the station which has a 24/7 waiting room facilities.

FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Kraków

FAQs: Take the bus from Budapest to Kraków with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Kraków.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Budapest to Kraków can start from as little as $19 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Budapest to Kraków is $37 (€33); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time from Budapest to Kraków is on average 6 h 15 min   for the 181 mile (292 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Budapest and Kraków by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Budapest to Kraków leaves at 12: 05AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Budapest to Kraków leaves at 11: 45PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Budapest to Kraków without having to change trains with FlixBus. There are 15 direct buses from Budapest to Kraków each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
When taking a bus from Budapest to Kraków, you can count on FlixBus for the best way to get you to Kraków. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to Kraków from Budapest and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Budapest to Kraków is December.
You have options as you can travel between Budapest and Kraków 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.

Popular bus stations from Budapest to Kraków

Budapest
Kraków
The major bus station for departures in Budapest is Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar for your trip from Budapest to Kraków.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-22:00
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Distance to city center
5 km
Car connection
Üllői út
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
  • Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
  • Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the entrance.
Public transit options for Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
  • Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
The major bus station for arrivals in Kraków is Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA for your trip to Kraków from Budapest.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDAWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
ul. Bosacka
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Polish Bistro (in the station)
  • Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
  • Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny

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