Bus Tickets from Krakow to Budapest

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SunMay 11
from $37
TodayMay 12
from $30
TomorrowMay 13
from $28
WedMay 14
from $28
ThuMay 15
from $25
FriMay 16
from $28
SatMay 17
from $26
SunMay 18
from $29

Next departures to Budapest

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Krakow
    Departure location: Kraków MDA Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)
    Operated by: Flixbus Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Krakow
    Departure location: Kraków MDA Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Mexikói út
    Operated by: Flixbus Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Krakow
    Departure location: Kraków MDA Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Krakow
    Departure location: Kraków MDA Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Kelenföld
    Operated by: RegioJet + RegioJet
    RegioJet + RegioJet
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 12 at
    Departure city: Krakow
    Departure location: KRK Airport
    Arrival time: May 12 at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Könyves Kálmán
    Operated by: Flixbus Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Krakow to Budapest.

Bus
Average Price$14 - $131Average Duration9h 15m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$86 - $89Average Duration15h 40m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$17 - $40Average Duration6h 10m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Krakow to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
6h 10mAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Krakow to Budapest: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$40
Average bus trip duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses49
Earliest bus departure12:25am
Distance186 miles (299 km)
Latest bus departure11:59pm

Krakow to Budapest 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
05/10
$35
05/11
$42
Today
$30
05/13
$29
05/14
$28
05/15
$25
05/16
$28
05/17
$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Krakow to Budapest was searched and found on May 15, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $71 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 $25 which is on 2025-05-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Krakow and Budapest!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Krakow to Budapest, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Krakow to Budapest.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Krakow to Budapest while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Krakow by bus?

Bus from Krakow to Budapest

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Train from Krakow to Budapest

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