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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Budapest to Kraków Old Town

Composite routes from Budapest to Kraków Old Town

Cheapest
5 h 48 min
Car
391 km.
from $21
Fastest
1 h 3 min
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$49.68–$369.40
Plane from Vienna International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$21.65–$216.54

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.33–$509.51

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$458.56
Plane from Vienna International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$484.04

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.38–$433.08
Plane from Vienna International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.85–$484.04

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Krakow,
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.21–$53.50

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Budapest to Zakopane
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16

MajerBus

Phone:
669 060 060
Email:
Website:
majerbus.pl/en/
Bus from Zakopane ZDA to Jubilat
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.37–$9.55

Train operators

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.43–$108.27

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.74–$15.29

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.03

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Budapest to Krakow
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Kraków Old Town is to rideshare which costs $15.36 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Kraków Old Town is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $35.87 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Kraków Old Town?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Krakow, MDA Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Kraków Old Town?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Kraków Old Town. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Krakow Glowny via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

The distance between Budapest and Kraków Old Town is 395 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Kraków Old Town without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Kraków Old Town without a car is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $32.61 - $45.65 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

The bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Krakow, MDA Bus Station takes 6h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Kraków Old Town bus from?

Budapest to Kraków Old Town bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Kraków Old Town train from?

Budapest to Kraków Old Town train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

The best way to get from Budapest to Kraków Old Town is to bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $32.61 - $45.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 8h 58m, you could also fly, which costs $48.91 - $228.26 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Budapest to Kraków Old Town bus arrive?

Budapest to Kraków Old Town bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Kraków Old Town train arrive?

Budapest to Kraków Old Town train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Kraków Old Town is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Budapest to Kraków Old Town.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

Book your Budapest to Kraków Old Town bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kraków Old Town?

There are 4610+ hotels available in Kraków Old Town. Prices start at $49.77 per night.

Can I share a ride from Budapest to Kraków Old Town?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Budapest and Kraków Old Town. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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