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Trip Overview

The average train between Kraków and Budapest takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. 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.

9h 40m
Duration
651 km
Distance
Ft 30,457
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Kraków to Budapest train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Kraków and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 1:44 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 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP Intercity8h 27m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)13h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    LEO ExpressPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 24m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 9m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 53m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP Intercity8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    LEO ExpressPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 24m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 9m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 53m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP Intercity8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    LEO ExpressPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 24m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 9m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 53m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP Intercity8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    LEO ExpressPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 44m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 9m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 53m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP Intercity8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    LEO ExpressPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 44m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 9m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 53m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP Intercity8h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    LEO ExpressPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)10h 44m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 9m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityČeské dráhy (ČD)8h 53m • 2 changes
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    PKP IntercityPKP IntercityPKP Intercity8h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kraków to Budapest? 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.

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  • Distance: 651.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Budapest-Nyugati via Bohumin and Breclav in around 8h 39m.

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