Cracow to Budapest Bus

Cracow to Budapest Budapest to Cracow

Cracow to Budapest Route Summary

Cracow to Budapest bus is a popular way of travelling between Poland and Hungary.There are up to 30 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Cracow bus station at 05:50h, arriving at Budapest bus station at 12:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 06:05h the following day.
Departure station and country Cracow, Poland
Arrival station and country Budapest, Hungary
Travel Distance 244 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 05min
Total Departures 30
Popular Operators FlixBus, RegioJet (Student Agency)
Lowest Price $21
Transportation Options Bus, Plane



Getting from Cracow and Budapest by bus

The shortest travel distance between Cracow and Budapest is 244 mi. The fastest bus 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Budapest earlier, there are 17 night buses from Cracow to Budapest. The overnight buses depart between 17:00 and 23:45 and arrive between 00:15 and 16:35 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Budapest:

Bus companies operating the Cracow to Budapest route

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Cracow or Budapest bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Cracow

You can see information about the departure station and stops Cracow here

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  Budapest

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Budapest here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $21 (One-Way) or $42 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Budapest

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Private Transfers from Cracow to Budapest

If you're traveling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Cracow to Budapest starting from 452 $ where you are able to organize a Sedan, Sedan and Van vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.


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