- Must visit
Tatra Museum Main Building
Flagship branch of the Tatra Museum in a restored palace, covering Podhale history, art, ethnography, and natural heritage.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$49
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$55
Fastest journey on Sep 21
10 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
11 h 6 m
Buses on Sep 21
26
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 $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $392.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $392 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 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 $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Zakopane costing on average $60 (€49).
A train is $346 (€283) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Zakopane costing on average $392 (€320).
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 10h 21m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $122 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62 (€51). The journey takes 10h 21m 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 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 11h40 | 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 $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:54PM | Duration 12h39 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 10:54PM | Duration 11h49 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 14h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Zakopane buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 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 | 12:35 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 11h55 | 12:30 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 11h40 | 12:30 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h55 | 6:15 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
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 | 8:15 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h45 | 9:00 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h20 | 9:55 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Praha, Černý Most | 12h15 | 9:00 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Praha, Roztyly | 12h55 | 9:55 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Praha, Roztyly | 13h24 | 10:54 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Praha, Černý Most | 12h44 | 10:54 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 12h39 | 10:54 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 11h49 | 10:54 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 | 10:25 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 | 13h05 | 12:30 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h35 | 12:30 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h36 | 2:35 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Prague to Zakopane run on average 20 times per day, taking around 10h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $34 (€27) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) 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 8h 45m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€27) |
Buses per day 20 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
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.
Flagship branch of the Tatra Museum in a restored palace, covering Podhale history, art, ethnography, and natural heritage.
Historic villa museum presenting the Zakopane Style and interiors of the late 19th century. Essential for architecture lovers.
Traditional highlander cottage museum showing everyday Podhale life, furniture, and folk craft in an authentic setting.
Zakopane's main pedestrian street, lined with historic villas, shops, and local culture. The town's essential promenade and people-watching spot.
Scenic peak viewpoint above town, reached by funicular or foot. Famous for broad Tatras panoramas and sunset views.
Mountain district and transport hub leading into the Tatras. Starting point for cable car rides and many classic hiking routes.
Smoked sheep’s milk cheese from Podhale, often grilled or served cold with cranberry. It is Zakopane’s signature mountain product with protected regional status.
Hearty sauerkraut soup with smoked meat, often enriched with ribs or sausage. A classic highlander dish valued for warmth and strong flavor in mountain weather.
Pan-fried potato pancakes, usually crisp outside and soft inside. In Zakopane they are a beloved rustic staple, often served with goulash or sour cream.
Refined Polish dining inside Hotel Aries, offering modern takes on regional ingredients in an elegant mountain setting.
Well-known regional restaurant serving kwaśnica, grilled meats, and oscypek in a classic wooden chalet setting with strong local character.
Historic traditional inn near Krupówki known for highlander dishes, rustic timber interiors, and live regional music in a lively local atmosphere.
Budget-friendly for a mountain resort. Guesthouses, casual meals, and local buses cost less than in many Alpine destinations, though peak winter and holiday prices rise.
Service is not always included. In restaurants, round up or tip 10% for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Zakopane Dworzec Autobusowy -> 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.
Zakopane, Dworzec PKS is 1 km from Zakopane city centre. Public transport options include:
Zakopane, Dworzec PKS has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Zakopane, Dworzec PKS. ATMs are aTM located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Zakopane, Dworzec PKS.
Available at Zakopane, Dworzec PKS: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zakopane, Dworzec PKS: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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