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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.
Flights from Kraków to Budapest depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at kr132 but you can travel from only kr94 by train.
The earliest flight runs at 05:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest flight covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 1h 0m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price kr132 |
Flights per day 46 |
Fastest flight 1h 0m |
First flight 5:25 AM |
Last flight 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 01
kr1895
Average ticket price on Sep 01
kr3100
Fastest journey on Sep 01
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
3 h 15 m
Flights on Sep 01
40
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap flight 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 kr3100 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr1895.
It's difficult to get from Kraków to Budapest without transferring at least once.
OS680 · OS639
LH1371 · LH1336
LH1371 · LH1338
LH1365 · LH1340
LH1369 · LH1342
LO3924 · LO539
LO3904 · LO535
LO3920 · LO537
LH1623 · LH1678
LO3910 · LO533Omio 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 train, with an average ticket price of kr96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr96, while a flight costs an average of kr2542.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr2542 Average price | kr263 Average price | kr96 Average price Cheapest | kr813 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Budapest:
A train is kr167 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Budapest costing on average kr263.
A train is kr2446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Budapest costing on average kr2542.
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 1m.
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Budapest flights for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LO3908 · LO537 | 12:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 4h40 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3908 · LO531 | 12:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h30 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3908 · LO533 | 12:15 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 20h50 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1365 · LH1340 | 12:40 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 5h55 | 6:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9733 · EW9784 | 1:00 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1623 · LH1678 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3h25 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1623 · LH1682 | 1:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h05 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS680 · OS639 | 2:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h35 | 10:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3906 · LO531 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 4h50 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3906 · LO533 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 18h10 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3906 · LO535 | 2:55 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 21h05 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH121 · LH1342+ LH7425 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h55 | 11:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH117 · LH1342+ LH7425 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h55 | 11:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
EN8343+ LH1682 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h45 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1682+ LH7425 | 4:45 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h45 | 11:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3924 · LO533 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 14h40 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3924 · LO535 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 17h35 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3924 · LO537 | 6:25 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 22h30 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1369 · LH1342 | 7:10 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 4h30 | 11:40 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO537 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 19h25 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO533 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 11h35 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO535 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 14h30 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3922 · LO531 | 9:30 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 22h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
LO3910 · LO537 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 11h15 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3910 · LO539 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 15h50 | 9:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3910 · LO531 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 14h05 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3910 · LO535 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h20 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3910 · LO533 | 5:40 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3h25 | 9:05 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1627 · LH1678 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h50 | 4:50 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1627 · LH1676 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h35 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1627 · LH95 · LH1338 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h25 | 1:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1627 · LH1338+ LH4259 | 6:00 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h25 | 1:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1371 · LH1336 | 6:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 4h50 | 11:00 AM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1371 · LH98 · LH1676 | 6:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 6h25 | 12:35 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1371 · LH1338 | 6:10 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h15 | 1:25 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3904 · LO539 | 8:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 12h40 | 9:30 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3904 · LO535 | 8:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 3h10 | 12:00 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3904 · LO537 | 8:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 8h05 | 4:55 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO3904 · LO531 | 8:50 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 10h55 | 7:45 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1363 · LH1340 | 11:05 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice | 7h10 | 6:15 PM Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport | 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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Budapest by flight. 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 flight, 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 flights use the John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Kraków and Budapest airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice: Ramps, assistance.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is 16 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in Terminals 2A and 2B.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport: Ramps, toilets.
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