4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 $37, while a flight costs an average of $405.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $405 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Kraków
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kraków:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Kraków costing on average $41 (€34).
A train is $368 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kraków costing on average $405 (€339).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€34) compared to roughly $104 (€87) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64 (€54). The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Kraków
How to get from Budapest to Kraków by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Kraków is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 5h55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
6:05 PM 5h55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 975212:35 PM 1h15 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 1:50 PM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+EC 2047:58 AM 9h49 Budapest-Kelenfoeld 5:47 PM Kraków Główny $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
R 4980+EC 206+
REX 64+
ER 621:32 AM 12h04 Budapest-Kelenfoeld 1:36 PM Kraków Główny $66 1 One-way 3 transfers- R 4980+
RJ 252+REX 64+EC 1301:32 AM 15h08 Budapest-Kelenfoeld 4:40 PM Kraków Główny $67 1 One-way 5 transfers
- FlixBus
5:45 PM 6h15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 12:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:35 PM 6h25 Budapest, Mexikói Út M 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:15 PM 6h45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 6:00 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
LH1339 · LH13626:35 PM 15h00 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 9:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $323 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH1335 · LH1362
11:40 AM 21h55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 9:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $338 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1341 · LH1362
6:40 AM 26h55 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 9:35 AM John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice $338 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Kraków
Travel to Kraków easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Kraków.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kraków:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Kraków costing on average $41 (€34).
A train is $368 (€308) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kraków costing on average $405 (€339).
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Wizz Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Ryanair, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Edelweiss Air to go to Kraków by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Kraków by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kraków by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Travelling from Budapest to Kraków: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
