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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kraków to Budapest
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Buses per day
23
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 $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 23 buses that leave Kraków for Budapest on Tue, Nov 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €140.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €331 Average price |
9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Kraków to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 9h06 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 9h36 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 02:46PM | Duration 7h26 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 8h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Kraków to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Budapest buses for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h45 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h10 | 5:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h30 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h10 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h40 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h20 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 25 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h45 | 11:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h25 | 11:35 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h40 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h06 | 1:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h35 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h26 | 1:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h55 | 2:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h00 | 1:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h25 | 6:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h45 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kraków, Airport | 11h00 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h51 | 6:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h25 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h20 | 7:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h00 | 7:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 10h50 | 9:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h55 | 7:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h15 | 7:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Kraków to Budapest
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Buses from Kraków to Budapest run on average 40 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 16 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 40m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Kraków to Budapest start from as low as $29 (€24) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $44 (€36) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 40 daily trains from Kraków to Budapest with 16 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 6h 40m but the average duration is 8h 39m
Train Operators
- Travel from Kraków to Budapest with FlixBus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Kraków, Airport and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- First train typically departs at 12:10 AM and the last at 11:45 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus from Kraków to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $29 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Krakow to Budapest
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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Krakow to Budapest Bus Cost
Average prices for buses from Krakow to Budapest when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
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.
Most Krakow to Budapest buses are run by either FlixBus, Infobus, and RegioJet.- Most buses are direct, departing from Krakow's Glówny bus station and arriving at Budapest's Népliget station.
- Traveling from Krakow to Budapest by bus takes as little as 7 hours.
- Most travelers book their Krakow to Budapest bus ticket 1 day in advance of the travel date.
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:
Taking the Bus from Krakow
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.
Getting into Budapest by Bus
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.
FAQs: Bus from Kraków to Budapest
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.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Kraków to Budapest, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kraków to Budapest
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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