What is the distance between Budapest and Krakow?

The distance between Budapest and Krakow is around 294 km (182 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Budapest to Krakow?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kelenföld, in Budapest, and end it at Krakow Airport, in Krakow.

Bus Budapest to Krakow from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Budapest to Krakow on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Könyves Kálmán	7h 30m	4:25pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35pm	Mexikói út	6h 25m	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h 20m	7:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	10h 45m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Könyves Kálmán	10h 55m	9:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Krakow on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Könyves Kálmán	7h 30m	4:25pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35pm	Mexikói út	6h 25m	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h 20m	7:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Könyves Kálmán	10h 35m	7:30pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	10:55am	Könyves Kálmán	10h 55m	9:50pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Krakow on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	1:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:35pm	Mexikói út	6h 25m	6:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	11:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h 20m	7:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Könyves Kálmán	9h 15m	3:15pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Könyves Kálmán	10h 35m	7:30pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Krakow on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Könyves Kálmán	7h 30m	4:25pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Mexikói út	6h 15m	12:10am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	1:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h 20m	7:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Krakow on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	1:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Mexikói út	6h 15m	12:10am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h 20m	7:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	10h 45m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Krakow on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	1:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Mexikói út	6h 15m	12:10am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h 20m	7:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	10h 45m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Budapest to Krakow on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	1:15pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:55pm	Mexikói út	6h 15m	12:10am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:25am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	8h 20m	7:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	10h 45m	8:25am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:45 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Budapest to Krakow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 30mAverage Duration

293 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $208	Average Duration8h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$56 - $93	Average Duration13h 37m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $65	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11359 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $33

FlixBus Budapest Krakow recent customer reviews

Comfortable seats

ÁGnes M.

December 30, 2024

Good crew and good service. Left and arrived on time.

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August 26, 2024

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RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

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Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Krakow?

Stops in Budapest

A - Kelenföld

B - Mexikói út

C - Népliget

D - Budapest Airport

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Stops in Krakow

A - Krakow Airport

B - Kraków MDA Bus Station

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Krakow by bus

What is the distance between Budapest and Krakow?
The distance between Budapest and Krakow is around 294 km (182 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Budapest to Krakow?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Kelenföld, in Budapest, and end it at Krakow Airport, in Krakow.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$110

11-17

$44

Today

$39

11-19

$38

11-20

$38

11-21

$43

11-22

$38

11-23

$41

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Krakow was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Krakow, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $185 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-19.