Distance from Budapest to Kraków
How far is it from Budapest to Kraków? About 182 mi in a straight line and 236 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Budapest and Kraków are about 182 mi (292 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 236 mi (380 km), a drive of about 4 hr 13 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 182 mi / 292 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 236 mi / 380 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 13 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $30 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 48.781, 19.477 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Budapest to Kraków is about 182 mi (292 km) in a straight line, and roughly 236 mi (380 km) by road.