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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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€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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Kraków to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Kraków to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from Krakow to Budapest?
There are regular bus and flight services between Krakow and Budapest every day, and it's a popular route with up to 30 flights and 15 buses per day. The average bus journey takes between 7 and 10 hours, while the average flight duration is around 4 hours.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Krakow to Budapest?
The cheapest way to get from Krakow to Budapest is by bus. Travelers can take a bus from Krakow Dworzec Autobusowy on a direct afternoon FlixBus service, which takes around 7 to 8 hours and arrives into either the Budapest Nepliget, Kelenfold Etele Ter, or Mexikoi Metro stations late at night. They can also travel on the indirect evening and overnight services operated by Eurolines and Regio Jet. These services arrive early in the morning at Budapest Kelenfold Vasut, taking 10 or more hours via a change in Brno or Vienna. All of these services operate daily.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Krakow to Budapest?
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Krakow to Budapest, specifically via the direct flights operated by Lot Airlines from the John Paul II International Airport (KRK) in Krakow to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). These flights depart early in the morning and operate four times a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The total flight duration is only 1 hour and 5 minutes, but travelers should allow at least 30 minutes to drive to the airport (50 minutes if taking the bus) and arrive at least 60 minutes before their flight, as checkin closes 30 minutes before departure.
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Travel from Krakow to Budapest by Bus
Eurolines, Regio Jet, and FlixBus all operate daily bus services between Krakow and Budapest. The Regio Jet and Eurolines services depart in the afternoon and require at least one transfer, while FlixBus offers direct services throughout the day. These direct services are the fastest, taking just over 7 hours on average. Most bus services arrive into Budapest Nepliget (M3 metro line), while some night buses arrive into Mexikoi Ut (M1) or Kelenfold Etele Ter (M4 line) stations. From any station, it should be no more than 10 minutes by car or 25 minutes by metro to the city center.
Travel from Krakow to Budapest by Plane
There are up to 30 daily flight connections from Krakow to Budapest. Air France, KLM (Royal Dutch Airways) and Lot Polish Airlines all operate multiple indirect flights every day, from early morning until early evening, while Lot also offers a direct flight four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). Norwegian (Friday and Sunday) and Eurowings (Monday-Friday) also operate regular indirect services. All services depart from Krakow's John Paul II International Airport and arrive into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, which is a 30 minute shuttle bus or 40 minute train ride to the city center.
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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Budapest
Travel to Budapest 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 Kraków to Budapest.
You can get between Kraków and Budapest 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Budapest is a bus with an average price of $18 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Budapest:
Taking a bus costs $137 (€124) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $155 (€140) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $37 (€33) less than taking a train, which costs on average $54 (€49) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Kraków to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Budapest that take longer:
Bus takes on average 6 h 20 min.
Getting to Budapest by train takes 8 h 46 min on average.
The distance from Kraków to Budapest is approximately 181 miles (292 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Budapest is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 3 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Kraków to Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Kraków to Budapest:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Kraków to Budapest:
- You can go to Budapest from Kraków by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Kraków to Budapest on Omio.
- You can travel from Kraków to Budapest by flight with LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Norwegian Air or Air Baltic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $155 (€140) with Eurowings from Kraków to Budapest.
- You can go to Budapest from Kraków by train with Regiojet, Leo Express or PKP Intercity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $49 (€44) with Regiojet from Kraków to Budapest on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Kraków to Budapest with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Budapest with FlixBus with 5 direct buses per day.
Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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