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Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$28
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$44
Fastest journey on Oct 08
6 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
6 h 42 m
Buses on Oct 08
32
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Budapest will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 32 buses from Kraków to Budapest, including 13 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 6 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest buses will take 7 h 1 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.
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FlixBusBuses from Kraków to Budapest run on average 35 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by train.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 9h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 11h11 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 09:01PM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 9h21 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Budapest buses for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h45 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h00 | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h11 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h50 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h16 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h45 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 9h40 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h10 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h45 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h30 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h10 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 9h30 | 7:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 10h45 | 8:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h40 | 6:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h20 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h00 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h20 | 12:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h30 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h30 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h51 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h01 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h40 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h50 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h15 | 6:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h35 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Leading contemporary art museum with strong Hungarian and international shows. Worth visiting for bold exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
National museum covering Hungarian history, archaeology, and statehood. A classic stop for understanding the country beyond Budapest’s landmarks.
UNESCO-listed castle quarter of cobbled streets, courtyards, and viewpoints. Best for atmosphere, heritage walks, and some of Budapest’s finest vistas.
Elegant Andrássy Avenue links the center with Heroes’ Square through palaces and shops. A grand boulevard ideal for walking and historic city views.
Large central park with boating lake, baths, museums, and promenades. A versatile area for families, relaxed walks, and major city attractions.
A rich paprika beef soup with potatoes and vegetables. It is Hungary’s signature comfort dish and a staple in homes and traditional inns.
Slow-cooked beef stew with lots of onion and paprika, usually served with nokedli. A classic example of deep Hungarian paprika flavor.
River fish soup, often carp-based, cooked with hot paprika. It is especially traditional along the Danube and at festive family meals.
Refined Hungarian dining in a historic building, with updated national classics and strong wine service in a formal atmosphere.
Michelin-starred fine dining with a modern tasting menu rooted in Hungarian ingredients. Stylish, intimate, and one of Budapest’s top tables.
Traditional Hungarian restaurant known for goulash, pörkölt, and live music. Warm, old-style atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Europe: stays and dining are cheaper than in Western capitals, while central hotels and tourist areas cost more. Transit is good value.
About 10% is common in restaurants if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis and leave small change or round up at cafes.
Krakow and Budapest are located around 300 km apart, with Slovakia separating them. There are direct buses from Krakow to Budapest offered approximately 4 times per day by FlixBus, Infobus, and RegioJet. Buses depart from Krakow's Glówny bus station and arrives at Budapest's Népliget station. There are several non-direct services, which mostly involve a change of bus in Bratislava, elsewhere in Slovakia or Vienna.
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Average prices for buses from Krakow to Budapest when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
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Same Day |
€9 |
1 Day in Advance |
€9 |
1 Week in Advance |
€7 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€7 |
1 Month in Advance |
€7 |
3 Months in Advance |
€5 |
Krakow to Budapest Buses: General Information
Taking a bus from Krakow can take as little as 7 hours to arrive in Budapest.
Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices for Krakow to Budapest buses decrease the further they are booked in advance:
Krakow's main bus terminal is integrated into the newly redeveloped, underground Krakow Glówny transportation center, just to the east of the railway station in the city center. Getting to the station is easy, and Krakow has a well-developed public transport system of buses and tram lines, that are simple to navigate. Taxis are a good and inexpensive option, especially for those with lots of luggage. There are 8 night bus lines in Krakow, all of which pass through the Glówny railway station.
The capital city of Hungary, Budapest has gained a name for itself amongst Europeans as the "Paris of the former Eastern bloc". The city's laid-back feel has been attracting visitors from across the continent and beyond, for those who wish to relax in the numerous geothermal spas, spend time in the many bars and coffee shops, party away in the burgeoning nightlife or take in the cultural splendor of the palaces and museums. Buses from Krakow to Budapest arrive at Népliget bus station. The M3 metro line (the blue one) is the easiest way of continuing your journey. Taxis in Budapest are pretty cheap, and the Népliget is well served by buses, also at night.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Budapest by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kraków to Budapest buses use the Kraków, Airport to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Budapest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Mexikói Út M is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Mexikói Út M has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M. ATMs are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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