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Kraków Old Town to Budapest

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$49.68–$369.42

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$458.59

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$114.65–$369.42

LOT

Website:
lot.com/
Plane from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$433.11

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$38.22–$53.50

Eurobusways

Phone:
+36 70 282 1827
Email:
Website:
eurobusways.com/
Bus from Zakopane to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.17

MajerBus

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

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$70.06

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$76.43

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.68–$70.06

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$42.04

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.83–$17.83
Train from Katowice to Wien
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$25.48

Polregio

Phone:
(+48) 22 474 00 44
Email:
Website:
polregio.pl/pl/
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.10–$7.64

Koleje Śląskie

Phone:
+48 32 428 88 88
Email:
Website:
kolejeslaskie.com/en/
Train from Krakow Glowny to Katowice
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.48–$7.64

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Budapest is to bus which costs $32.61 - $45.65 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kraków Old Town to Budapest is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 56m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Kraków Old Town to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Katowice and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Kraków Old Town to Budapest?

The distance between Kraków Old Town and Budapest is 397 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kraków Old Town to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $32.61 - $45.65 .

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

The bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar takes 6h 56m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

Kraków Old Town to Budapest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

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

The best way to get from Kraków Old Town to Budapest is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $32.61 - $45.65 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.26 - $103.26 and takes 10h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $48.91 - $228.26 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Kraków Old Town to Budapest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kraków Old Town to Budapest train arrive?

Kraków Old Town to Budapest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Katowice station.

Can I drive from Kraków Old Town to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków Old Town to Budapest is 390 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Kraków Old Town to Budapest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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