Bus Krakow to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Krakow to Budapest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Krakow to Budapest from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$28

tomorrow

$30

Saturday

$27

Sunday

$28

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$24

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 51m	10:25 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	7:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/4/2025 10:25:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/4/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m
FlixBus	7h 15m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/4/2025 1:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/4/2025 1:40:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 50m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/4/2025 4:30:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/4/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 51m	10:25 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	7:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/5/2025 10:25:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m
FlixBus	7h 15m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/5/2025 1:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/5/2025 1:40:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 50m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 15m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/6/2025 1:40:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 50m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/6/2025 4:30:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	6h 56m	5:50 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	12:46 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/6/2025 5:50:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 56m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 56m	5:50 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	12:46 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/7/2025 5:50:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 56m
FlixBus	7h 26m	7:20 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/7/2025 7:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/7/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
FlixBus	8h 51m	10:25 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	7:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/7/2025 10:25:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m
FlixBus	6h 40m	11:45 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	6:25 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/7/2025 11:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
FlixBus	6h 35m	5:50 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	12:25 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/7/2025 5:50:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/7/2025 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 26m	7:20 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/8/2025 7:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
FlixBus	7h 15m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 0m	7:20 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/8/2025 7:20:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/8/2025 1:40:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 55m	7:20 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	3:15 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/8/2025 7:20:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 26m	7:20 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	2:46 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/9/2025 7:20:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 26m
FlixBus	7h 15m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/9/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 0m	7:20 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	2:20 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/9/2025 7:20:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/9/2025 1:40:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 15m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:55 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/10/2025 1:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 15m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:40 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	8:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/10/2025 1:40:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	6h 50m	4:30 PM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
FlixBus	8h 51m	10:25 AM	Krakow	Central Bus Station	7:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Krakow (Poland) at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 51m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Krakow to Budapest is $23 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Krakow and Budapest

See here how frequent the connections between Krakow and Budapest are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Krakow to Budapest. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Krakow and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from Krakow to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Krakow and Budapest, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Krakow to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Krakow to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Krakow to Budapest starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus	$23
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	182.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Krakow to Budapest

Every day, 11 buses from 1 bus companies leave Krakow for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$28

Friday 12/05

$30

Saturday 12/06

$27

Sunday 12/07

$28

Monday 12/08

$26

Tuesday 12/09

$23

Wednesday 12/10

$24

Thursday 12/11

$24

Friday 12/12

$47

Saturday 12/13

$27

Sunday 12/14

$28

Monday 12/15

$25

Tuesday 12/16

$26

Wednesday 12/17

$28

Thursday 12/18

$29

Friday 12/19

$43

Saturday 12/20

$47

Sunday 12/21

$40

Monday 12/22

$43

Tuesday 12/23

$40

Wednesday 12/24

$42

Thursday 12/25

$37

Friday 12/26

$43

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Krakow to Budapest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Krakow to Budapest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Krakow to Budapest. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Krakow to Budapest, with $23. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $24.

How to save money travelling from Krakow to Budapest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Krakow to Budapest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Krakow to Budapest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Krakow to Budapest are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Krakow to Budapest

These are the most booked bus companies between Krakow to Budapest from our users.

FlixBus from Krakow to Budapest

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Krakow to Budapest:

Cheapest Price	$23
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	5:50 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Krakow and Budapest

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Krakow and Budapest.

Central Bus Station

Plaszow Railway Station

Muzeum Armii Krajowej Bus Station

Hotel Sheraton Bus Stop

Rondo Matecznego

Wadowicka 1

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station

Krisztina krt. 37a

Keleti Pályaudvar Railway Station

Thököly út 1

Nyugati Railway Station

Nyugati tér 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Krakow to Budapest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Krakow to Budapest? Or which bus companies serve the route Krakow to Budapest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Krakow to Budapest bus

How much does a Krakow Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 26m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Krakow to Budapest?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $56. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Budapest.

On average, how many connections are available from Krakow to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Krakow to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Krakow to Budapest take?

The fastest bus from Krakow to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Krakow to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Krakow starts at 5:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Krakow to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Krakow for Budapest starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Krakow Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Krakow to Budapest, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Krakow and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Krakow and Budapest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Krakow to Budapest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Krakow Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Krakow Budapest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Krakow to Budapest on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Krakow to Budapest

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Krakow and to Budapest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Krakow and to Budapest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!