The average train between Kraków and Budapest takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków to Budapest. 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 5 times a day between Kraków and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bohumin and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Budapest station via Bohumin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Kraków to Budapest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Budapest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Book your Kraków to Budapest train tickets online with PKP Intercity, České dráhy (ČD) and LEO Express.
The distance between Kraków and Budapest is 292.5 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Budapest-Nyugati via Bohumin and Breclav in around 9h.