- Must visit
Tatra Museum - Main Building
The main branch of Zakopane’s regional museum, presenting Podhale history, folk culture, art, and the natural heritage of the Tatra region. A strong starting point for understanding the town beyond a山
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 6 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Zakopane will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Zakopane without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Zakopane:
A train is $35 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Zakopane costing on average $58 (€47).
A train is $202 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Zakopane costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 22m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $121 (€99) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64 (€52). The journey takes 8h 22m versus 6h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 14h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Zakopane buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 AM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 11h25 | 6:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h05 | 6:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Praha, Černý Most | 10h35 | 6:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Praha, Zličín | 14h05 | 9:55 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Praha, Černý Most | 12h15 | 9:00 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h55 | 9:00 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Praha, Roztyly | 11h30 | 9:00 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 12h35 | 10:50 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h45 | 10:50 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 PM Praha, Černý Most | 12h50 | 6:20 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 12h45 | 6:20 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h20 | 6:20 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Praha, Černý Most | 12h45 | 8:15 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h15 | 8:15 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 10h55 | 9:00 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h30 | 9:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 11h10 | 9:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Praha, Černý Most | 12h50 | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h20 | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h36 | 2:35 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 12h00 | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 AM Praha, Černý Most | 11h55 | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h45 | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h55 | 6:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague to Zakopane run on average 19 times per day, taking around 8h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 10h 10m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 19 |
Fastest bus 10h 10m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Zakopane — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zakopane trip today.
The main branch of Zakopane’s regional museum, presenting Podhale history, folk culture, art, and the natural heritage of the Tatra region. A strong starting point for understanding the town beyond a山
A classic Stanisław Witkiewicz design and one of the most important examples of the Zakopane Style in architecture. Ideal for visitors interested in design, wooden craftsmanship, and local identity.
A biographical museum in the villa where composer Karol Szymanowski lived. It offers an intimate look at his life, music, and the artistic atmosphere of interwar Zakopane.
Zakopane’s best-known pedestrian street, lined with traditional architecture, shops, and constant activity. It is the social heart of town and the obvious first stop for most visitors.
A famous ridge and viewpoint above Zakopane with wide panoramas of the Tatras. Extremely popular with first-time visitors and highly visible on social media.
One of the best-known mountain destinations near Zakopane, reached by cable car and valued for dramatic alpine scenery. A top-priority outing for mountain views.
Smoked sheep’s milk cheese from Podhale, traditionally made in carved wooden molds. It is Zakopane’s signature regional product, often served grilled with cranberry.
Fresh, mild sheep’s milk cheese from the Tatra region. It is softer and less salty than Oscypek and is a traditional highlander dairy specialty.
A hearty highlander soup made from sauerkraut and usually pork or ribs. It is especially associated with mountain cuisine and cold-weather dining.
Popular restaurant presenting refined Podhale cuisine in a more modern style, with strong emphasis on regional ingredients and polished service.
One of Zakopane’s most recognized regional restaurants, known for atmospheric wooden decor, grilled meats, soups, and iconic mountain dishes.
Well-known traditional mountain tavern serving regional Podhale dishes such as kwaśnica, grilled meats, and Oscypek in a rustic highlander setting.
Cheaper than Kraków for food, but mountain location and peak ski or summer periods raise hotel and dining prices.
Service is often included only in higher-end places. Tip about 10% for good service, round up in cafés and taxis, and leave cash if possible.
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Zakopane Railway Station -> Krupówki, Zakopane
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Zakopane by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zakopane, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Prague to Zakopane buses use the Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Zakopane, Dworzec PKS station pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Zakopane bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Černý Most is 11 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Černý Most has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Černý Most (in the station), Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Černý Most.
Available at Praha, Černý Most: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Černý Most: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
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