How far is Krakow from Budapest?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Krakow to Budapest?

Most of the buses traveling from Krakow to Budapest leave from Krakow Airport and arrive at Mexikói út. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Rudas Thermal Baths, The Széchenyi Baths, Gellért Thermal Baths, Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Hungarian State Opera.

Bus Krakow to Budapest from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 15m	8:55pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	1:45pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	10h	11:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 40m	6:00am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	Krakow Airport (KRK)	8h 30m	6:25am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 26m	2:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 20m	12:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 6m	12:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 1m	2:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 15m	8:55pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 20m	12:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	10h 45m	12:55pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 36m	2:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 15m	8:55pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	3:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 6m	2:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 25m	7:10pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h	8:00pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:40pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 15m	8:55pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	7:45am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 25m	7:10pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h	8:00pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:35am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	10h 20m	8:55pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 50m	12:20am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 20m	12:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 25m	7:10pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h	8:00pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 50m	12:20am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 20m	12:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 6m	12:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 36m	2:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Krakow to Budapest on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	7h 50m	12:20am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	6h 20m	6:05am	Mexikói út	Fastest
Bus	1:25am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	11h 20m	12:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	3:40am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 6m	12:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	9h 1m	2:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Krakow to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

182 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $107	Average Duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $84	Average Duration12h 9m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $30	Average Duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,318 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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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 Krakow and Budapest?

Stops in Krakow

A - Krakow Airport

B - Kraków MDA Bus Station

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Stops in Budapest

A - Mexikói út

B - Kelenföld

C - Népliget

D - Budapest Airport

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Krakow to Budapest by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$42

11/14

$39

Today

$30

11/16

$32

11/17

$28

11/18

$26

11/19

$26

11/20

$24

The cheapest trip from Krakow to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $89 for a bus ticket from Krakow to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-20.