How to travel from Budapest to Kraków

There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Kraków including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Kraków is a train with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kraków:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Kraków costing on average $41 (€33).

A train is $341 (€279) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kraków costing on average $377 (€308).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Kraków is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 17m.

Train takes on average 8h 43m.

The distance from Budapest to Kraków is approximately 181 miles (292 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Kraków is:

• Around 36 flights per day.
• Around 30 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Kraków as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Kraków:

• Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
• Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arrive in Kraków Główny.
• Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight to go to Kraków by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Kraków with the following travel companies:

• 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 0 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Wizz Air, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Zakopane, Vienna, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Kraków to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Kraków, visitors can explore the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, a poignant reminder of the Holocaust, and the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a fascinating underground maze with intricate salt sculptures. The city's vibrant street art scene is particularly lively in the Kazimierz district, which is also known for its rich Jewish history and nightlife. Stroll along the Vistula River for scenic views, or visit the historic Kraków Cloth Hall in the Main Market Square for local crafts. Key sights include the Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Basilica, and the Schindler's Factory museum, each offering a glimpse into Kraków's rich heritage and history.

Three to four days are generally sufficient to explore Kraków's main attractions, including the historic Old Town, Wawel Castle, and a trip to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum.