The average train between Kraków and Budapest takes 9h 42m 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.
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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 27m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny station and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati station via Bohumin station and Breclav station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Kraków to Budapest train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Budapest train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
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The distance between Kraków and Budapest is 292.5 km. The road distance is 382 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Budapest-Nyugati via Bohumin and Breclav in around 8h 45m.