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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Kraków
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€59
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€87
Fastest journey on Sep 23
8 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
10 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 23
5
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Kraków will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Kraków without transferring at least once.
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+
EC 2047:58 AM9h46Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€591One-way1 transfer
D 346+EC 2046:54 AM10h50Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€871One-way1 transfer- EC 140 · EC 2048:55 AM8h49Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€971One-way1 transfer
- RJX19912+EC 2046:50 AM10h54Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€971One-way1 transfer
- RJX 60+EC 2047:55 AM9h49Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€971One-way1 transfer
- EC 140 · EC 2048:55 AM8h49Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€971One-way1 transfer
- RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+EC 2047:58 AM9h46Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€591One-way1 transfer
- RJX 60+EC 2047:55 AM9h49Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€971One-way1 transfer
- D 346+EC 2046:54 AM10h50Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€871One-way1 transfer
- RJX19912+EC 2046:50 AM10h54Budapest-Kelenfoeld5:44 PMKraków Główny€971One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Kraków
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €308.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€29 Average price Cheapest | €308 Average price | €33 Average price | €87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 43m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Kraków:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Kraków costing on average €33.
A train is €279 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Kraków costing on average €308.
Other travel options to Kraków take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Train takes on average 8h 13m.
Live departures
Budapest to Kraków train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Kraków trains for today, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJX19912+EC 204 | 6:50 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 10h54 | 5:44 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
| RJX 60+EC 204 | 7:55 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 9h49 | 5:44 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
| RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)+EC 204 | 7:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 9h46 | 5:44 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
| EC 140 · EC 204 | 8:55 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 8h49 | 5:44 PM Kraków Główny | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Kraków
Hungary
Poland
Trains from Budapest to Kraków run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 8h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 40m |
First train 1:25 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity from Budapest to Kraków trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity trains will get you between Budapest and Kraków from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Kraków by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Kraków
Most Budapest to Kraków trains use the Budapest-Kelenföld to Kraków Główny station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Kraków train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Budapest station do trains to Kraków leave from?
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Which Kraków station do trains from Budapest arrive at?
Getting to Kraków Główny from Kraków city centre
Kraków Główny is 1 km from Kraków city centre. Public transport options include:
Kraków Główny train station facilities and services
Kraków Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restauracja Browar Lubicz, Bistro Bene by Tomasz Leśniak
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kraków Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kraków Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kraków Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kraków Główny: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kraków Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Krakow Stare Miasto, PURO Kraków Stare Miasto, Vienna House Andel's Cracow.
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