How to get from Budapest to Kraków
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Kraków by price and travel time.
- 292 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h
- 14 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€38
Cheapest
5h 55m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Kraków. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 292 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
292 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €134Checked Oct 19 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €66Reading date not recorded | 13h 52m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€134Checked Oct 191h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€66Reading date not recorded13h 52m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 195h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Kraków: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Kraków John Paul IIflight
Wizz Air·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Budapest to Kraków
FlixBus runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:25 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 14 | 00:25 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:25
- 05:55
- 08:05
- 08:30
- 09:15
- 11:00
- 11:25
- 17:45
- 17:55
- 18:05
- 23:15
- 23:35
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 5h 55m€19Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest Mexikói út-KrakówBook →PKP IntercityBudapest-Włoszczowa, Włoszczowa-KrakówBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Kraków works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Budapest to Kraków, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €38 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kraków?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Kraków?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:25 and the last at 23:59, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Kraków?
14 a day with FlixBus, between 00:25 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Kraków leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kraków from Budapest?
About 292 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Kraków cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €29. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Kraków?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Kraków?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Kraków?
Budapest is BUD and Kraków is KRK, so this route is usually written BUD to KRK.
Which operators run Budapest to Kraków?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Budapest to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 5h 55m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Kraków?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 12 Oct 2026