Krakow to Budapest Bus and Coach

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Krakow to Budapest Route Overview

Krakow to Budapest bus is a popular way of travelling between Poland and Hungary.There are up to 28 daily bus departures available, including 11 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Krakow at 05:50h, arriving at Budapest at 12:25h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 06:05h the following day.
Departure station and country Krakow, Poland
Arrival station and country Budapest, Hungary
Travel Distance 244 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 05min
Total Departures 28
Popular Operators FlixBus, Student Agency
Lowest Price £15
Transportation Options Coach, Plane



Traveling by coach from Krakow to Budapest

The shortest travel distance between Krakow and Budapest is 244 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 23:45 has a travel time of 06:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 17:50h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Budapest earlier, there are 11 overnight coaches from Krakow to Budapest. The overnight coaches depart between 16:30 and 23:45 and arrive between 00:20 and 16:35 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Budapest:
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Bus companies operating the Krakow to Budapest route

There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Krakow or Budapest coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Krakow

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  Budapest

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Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £15 (One-Way) or £30 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Budapest

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Private Transfers from Krakow to Budapest

If you're travelling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Krakow to Budapest starting from 334 £ where you are able to organise a Sedan, Sedan and Van vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.


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