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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 train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £296.
Distance: 292 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
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£30 Average Price | £296 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration 8h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Kraków, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kraków:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Budapest to Kraków costing on average £30.
A train is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kraków costing on average £296.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £47. The journey takes 7h 47m versus 6h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Kraków from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Kraków is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Kraków are Warsaw, Zakopane, Katowice, Wrocław and Rzeszów. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kraków on Omio.
Warsaw is Poland’s capital, known for its reconstructed Old Town and a skyline that reflects decades of change. Its mix of royal heritage, wartime memory and modern city life gives it a resilient, energetic character.
Zakopane is Poland’s best-known mountain town, sitting beneath the Tatra Mountains with a strong Góral identity. It is known for walking and skiing, wooden villas and the busy atmosphere of Krupówki Street.
Katowice is a Silesian city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. Former mining sites now frame museums, music venues and bold public spaces.
Wrocław is known for its handsome market square, island churches and the bronze gnomes dotted across the city. Built on the Oder and linked by many bridges, it feels youthful and relaxed while reflecting a layered Central European history.
Rzeszów is a compact regional capital in south-eastern Poland, known for its market square, universities and aviation links. The old town and modern business districts give it a youthful, practical feel.
Travel to Kraków 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 Budapest to Kraków.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kraków:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Budapest to Kraków costing on average £30.
A train is £270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kraków costing on average £296.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 17m.
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Kraków as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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