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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Kraków
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Kraków will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 16 buses that leave Budapest for Kraków every day 6 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 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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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Compare coach and flight for Budapest to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £129.
Distance: 292 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £296 Average Price |
9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Kraków coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 07:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 7h30 | 15:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:15 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 7h10 | 15:25 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 12h35 | 23:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 16:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 6h40 | 23:10 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 6h15 | 23:10 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h10 | 04:40 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 10h50 | 04:40 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 22:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 6h45 | 05:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h25 | 06:40 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 22:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 6h25 | 05:00 Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 8h05 | 06:40 Kraków, Airport | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
| 03:25 Budapest | 7h50 | 11:15 Kraków | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Kraków
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Poland
Buses from Budapest to Kraków run on average 36 times per day, taking around 9h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 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 15m.
Distance 292 km |
Average bus duration 9h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Kraków with FlixBus for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Budapest to Krakow: Journey Details
Buses from Budapest to Krakow run five times a week and daily during the summer season. Routes from Budapest to Krakow are operated by Eurolines/Volánbusz, Orange Ways and Sindbad. The buses depart from Budapest around 7:00 a.m. and on Fridays there is a second bus departing at about 2:00 p.m. Orange Ways buses from Budapest to Krakow make two stops, require no changes and have a total journey time of approximately 6-7 hours. Sindbad bus operators offer a once weekly overnight service that leaves Budapest about an hour after midnight on Saturday morning and arrives in Krakow eight hours later.
Return journeys on buses from Krakow to Budapest are also available.
Taking the Bus from Budapest
Buses from Budapest to Krakow leave from Nepliget bus station which is located at 131 Üllői Street in the 9th district. Nepliget Station is the main intercity and international bus terminal in Budapest and is easily accessible by public transport. It can be reached by disembarking at Népliget Metro Station on the M3 Metro Blue Line. There are also local bus services, tram routes and taxi services available that operate throughout the day and late into the night.
Getting into Krakow by Bus
The ancient city of Krakow is full of wonderful Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The Old Town is full of historic treasures including the 500-year-old Wawel Castle and Rynek Główny medieval square.
Buses from Budapest to Krakow generally stop in the centre of the city at the MDA Bus Station in ul. Bosacka 18. The bus station is integrated with the Krakow Glówny Underground Station. In fact, the most direct way to reach the city's Old Town is through the underground transit centre which exits in the direction of the famous market square. There are also buses, mini-buses and taxis available from the station which has a 24/7 waiting room facilities.
FAQs: Budapest to Kraków coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Kraków 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 Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Kraków
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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- 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
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