The average train between Budapest and Kraków takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Kraków. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Budapest and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 1:30 PM which arrives into Kraków at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Kraków station via Breclav. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Budapest to Kraków train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Kraków train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
Book your Budapest to Kraków train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB EuroCity and Railjet.
The distance between Budapest and Kraków is 292.5 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Krakow Glowny via Breclav in around 8h 48m.
