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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Łódź to Zakopane
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
5 h 53 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Łódź to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Łódź to Zakopane will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 4 trains that leave Łódź for Zakopane on Fri, May 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 53 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 8 h 27 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.
1:44 AM6h41Łódź8:25 AMZakopane$251One-way0 transfers- 8:32 AM6h48Łódź3:20 PMZakopane$251One-way0 transfers
- 3:41 PM5h53Łódź9:34 PMZakopane$251One-way0 transfers
- 3:02 AM8h27Łódź11:29 AMZakopane$401One-way1 transfer
- 3:41 PM5h53Łódź9:34 PMZakopane$251One-way0 transfers
- 1:44 AM6h41Łódź8:25 AMZakopane$251One-way0 transfers
- 8:32 AM6h48Łódź3:20 PMZakopane$251One-way0 transfers
- 3:02 AM8h27Łódź11:29 AMZakopane$401One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Łódź to Zakopane
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Łódź to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Łódź to Zakopane:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Łódź to Zakopane costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 8m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $70 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $46 (€37). The journey takes 8h 8m versus 4h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Łódź to Zakopane train times
The table below shows live departures for Łódź to Zakopane trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:32 AM Łódź | 6h48 | 3:20 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:41 PM Łódź | 5h53 | 9:34 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
| 1:44 AM Łódź | 6h41 | 8:25 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:02 AM Łódź | 8h27 | 11:29 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Łódź to Zakopane
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Trains from Łódź to Zakopane run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:23, the last at 08:23. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 5h 41m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average train duration 8h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 5h 41m |
First train 8:23 AM |
Last train 8:23 AM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna, Polregio from Łódź to Zakopane trainsŁódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna, Polregio trains will get you between Łódź and Zakopane from $24 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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