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.
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:
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.
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Other popular destinations from Krakow
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Krakow, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Budapest, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:
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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