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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Kraków takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 58m. 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.

10h 6m
Duration
651 km
Distance
zł 246
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Budapest to Kraków train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Kraków. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Kraków at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Breclav and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity7h 58m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetÖBB EuroCityLEO Express12h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    RailjetÖBB EuroCityČeské dráhy (ČD)18h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCity8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 17m • 2 changes
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    RailjetÖBB EuroCityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCity8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 17m • 2 changes
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    RailjetÖBB EuroCityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCity8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 17m • 2 changes
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    RailjetÖBB EuroCityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCity8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 17m • 2 changes
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    RailjetÖBB EuroCityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCity8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 17m • 2 changes
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    RailjetÖBB EuroCityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 8m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCity8h 26m • 2 changes
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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity8h 17m • 2 changes
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    RailjetÖBB EuroCityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Kraków? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Kraków.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 651.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Kraków, Poland?

You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Krakow Glowny via Breclav and Bohumin in around 9h 3m.

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