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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kraków to Budapest
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 40 m
Buses per day
37
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 $64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $46.
Of the 37 buses that leave Kraków for Budapest every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 6 h 40 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 55 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Kraków to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $30. 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 coach costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $175.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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$45 Average Price Cheapest | $61 Average Price | $414 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 |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Kraków to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Budapest coaches for today, Saturday, 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 am Kraków, Airport | 9h06 | 11:46 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 am Kraków, Airport | 8h45 | 11:25 am Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 am Kraków, Airport | 8h35 | 1:20 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 am Kraków, Airport | 9h01 | 1:46 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 am Kraków, Airport | 9h30 | 2:15 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 4:50 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h35 | 11:25 am Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:50 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h56 | 11:46 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h26 | 1:46 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h55 | 2:15 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:20 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h00 | 1:20 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 am Kraków, Airport | 10h35 | 5:20 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 am Kraków, Airport | 10h15 | 5:00 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 am Kraków, Airport | 10h45 | 6:45 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 am Kraków, Airport | 11h00 | 7:00 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h51 | 6:16 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:25 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h25 | 5:50 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 am Kraków, Airport | 10h00 | 7:35 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 am Kraków, Airport | 10h20 | 7:55 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 am Kraków, Airport | 10h50 | 9:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h15 | 7:55 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:40 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h55 | 7:35 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 pm Kraków, Airport | 9h35 | 10:20 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 pm Kraków, Airport | 10h00 | 10:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h15 | 10:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h50 | 10:20 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h50 | 11:20 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 pm Krakow, Czyżyny Bus Station | 11h05 | 5:35 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:20 pm Kraków, Airport | 9h40 | 5:00 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 pm Kraków, Airport | 10h30 | 6:25 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 7h45 | 4:35 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:50 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 8h10 | 5:00 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 pm Kraków, Airport | 8h10 | 5:05 am Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 pm Kraków, Airport | 8h30 | 5:25 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 pm Kraków, Airport | 10h10 | 7:50 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 pm Kraków, Airport | 9h50 | 7:30 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h40 | 5:25 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:45 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 6h20 | 5:05 am Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 14 December | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 am Kraków, Airport | 11h00 | 11:25 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 am Kraków, Airport | 11h20 | 11:45 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Kraków to Budapest
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Buses from Kraków to Budapest run on average 40 times per day, taking around 8h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 if you book in advance.
There are 16 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 40m.
Distance 292 km |
Average bus duration 8h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 |
Buses per day 40 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Kraków to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $30. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Kraków to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Budapest by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Budapest
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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