4.9
4.6Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Zakopane will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 13 buses that leave Warsaw for Zakopane on Wed, Jun 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 334 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $81.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $147 Average price |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
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 Warsaw to Zakopane:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average $81 (€66).
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average $147 (€118).
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 6h36 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Zakopane buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 7h45 | 7:00 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 8h40 | 9:00 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 8h45 | 6:20 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 8h40 | 7:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 8h10 | 9:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Warszawa, Aleje Jerozolimskie (Dworzec Centralny 06) | 7h45 | 9:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 7h25 | 9:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 7h05 | 9:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 7h05 | 1:05 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 6h45 | 1:45 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 7h30 | 4:50 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Warsaw to Zakopane run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Zakopane — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zakopane trip today.
A landmark wooden villa designed by Stanisław Witkiewicz, presenting the distinctive Zakopane architectural style inspired by Highlander traditions. Ideal for visitors interested in design and local c
The main branch of Zakopane’s regional museum, covering Podhale folklore, Tatra nature, local history, and the town’s artistic heritage. A strong first stop for understanding Zakopane beyond its ski‑v
A biographical museum in the composer’s former home, with interiors, manuscripts, and exhibits on one of Poland’s greatest modern musicians. A quieter cultural stop with strong national significance.
Zakopane’s main pedestrian street and the liveliest area in town, lined with historic facades, shops, and mountain-town atmosphere. It is the essential place to feel the resort’s energy.
A famous viewpoint area above Zakopane with broad panoramas of the Tatras and easy access from town. It is one of the most photographed places in the region and very popular online.
A scenic district at the foot of the Tatras and the main gateway to many mountain trails, including routes toward Kasprowy Wierch. It is both practical and historically significant.
Smoked sheep’s milk cheese made in the Tatra region, often grilled and served with cranberry. It is the most iconic Podhale specialty.
Highlander sauerkraut soup traditionally cooked with pork or mutton. It is a warming mountain dish strongly associated with Podhale cuisine.
Traditional Podhale potato flatbreads baked on a hot plate, often served with butter, garlic butter, or bryndza. A classic regional staple.
Established regional restaurant famous for grilled meats, oscypek, and classic Podhale atmosphere with Highlander character.
Well-known traditional inn serving hearty Polish and Highlander dishes in a rustic wooden setting near central Zakopane.
More refined dining option in central Zakopane, offering polished Polish cuisine and regional ingredients in an elegant setting.
Zakopane is pricier than many Polish towns, especially in peak season, but budget eats and stays are still easy to find.
Service is not always included. Tip 10% in restaurants for good service, round up in taxis, and leave small change in cafes if paying cash.
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