4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kraków to Budapest
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- $39
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- $52
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 6 h 20 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 6 h 41 m
- Buses on 13 Nov
- 26
- Distance
- 292 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kraków to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Budapest will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $39.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 26 buses from Kraków to Budapest, including 19 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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.
FlixBus5:00 PM 7h50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 12:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér $39 1 One-way 0 changes- FlixBus
11:15 PM 7h50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér $39 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
5:00 PM 6h50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M $41 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
5:00 PM 7h15 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 12:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $41 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
1:45 PM 7h45 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér $41 1 One-way 0 changes
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11:45 PM 6h20 Kraków, Airport 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M $44 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
5:45 AM 6h40 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M $46 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
11:45 PM 6h46 Kraków, Airport 6:31 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar $44 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
5:00 PM 6h50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M $41 1 One-way 0 changes - FlixBus
11:15 PM 6h50 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M $44 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Budapest
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Hungary
Buses from Kraków to Budapest run on average 35 times per day, taking around 8h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 but you can travel from only $14 by train.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 292 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 292 km |
Average bus duration 8h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Kraków to Budapest trip
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Live departures
Kraków to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Budapest coaches for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h15 | 12:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h50 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h50 | 12:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h10 | 6:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h45 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h50 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h16 | 6:31 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h50 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h20 | 6:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 6h46 | 6:31 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h45 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 9h06 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 9h01 | 2:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Airport | 8h35 | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h01 | 12:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h40 | 12:25 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 9h50 | 3:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 7:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h00 | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h26 | 2:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h55 | 3:15 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h51 | 7:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h25 | 6:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h45 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 1:45 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h16 | 9:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h30 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 8h55 | 12:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Kraków and Budapest
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Kraków to Budapest coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Budapest
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.
Which Kraków station do buses to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Kraków, Airport from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Airport is 9 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Airport bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Kraków (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA from Kraków city centre
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA bus station facilities and services
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Polish Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Krakow, Czyżyny Dworzec from Kraków city centre
Which Budapest station do buses from Kraków arrive at?
Getting to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Budapest, Mexikói Út M from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Mexikói Út M is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Mexikói Út M bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Mexikói Út M has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M. ATMs are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Mexikói Út M: Station is accessible for wheelchair users.
Getting to Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás from Budapest city centre
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás bus station facilities and services
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
Bus stations for Kraków to Budapest
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