How to get from Kraków to Budapest
- 292 km as the crow flies
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kraków to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 20m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 292 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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292 km
Kraków to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kraków → Budapest Mexikói útbus
FlixBus·6h 20m
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 Kraków to Budapest
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 05:45 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 05:45
- 05:50
- 07:20
- 10:25
- 12:15
- 13:40
- 13:45
- 17:00
- 23:45
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· 6h 20m€19Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kraków to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Kraków to Budapest Mexikói út, about 6h 20m. In total it's roughly €26 over 6h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 6h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Kraków to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:45 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kraków to Budapest?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 05:45 and 23:45.
How far is Budapest from Kraków?
About 292 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kraków to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Kraków to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Budapest?
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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 4 Oct 2026