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Regional museum focused on the history, archaeology, nature, and folk culture of the Poprad and Tatras area. A strong choice for understanding local heritage before exploring the region.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zakopane to Poprad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zakopane to Poprad will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Zakopane for Poprad on Wed, Jun 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 37 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zakopane to Poprad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $8.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 15m by bus vs 1h 19m by car) and save roughly $3 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $13 (€11)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Koleje Małopolskie.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Zakopane to Poprad buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Zakopane | 1h35 | 3:55 PM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 8:25 AM Zakopane | 1h50 | 10:15 AM Poprad, Autobusová Stanica | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Zakopane to Poprad run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:25, the last at 20:20. The fastest bus covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 7:25 AM |
Last bus 8:20 PM |
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