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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Zakopane
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, while a flight costs an average of $411.
Distance: 389 miles (627 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$121 Average price | $411 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 53m Average total duration 13h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 19m Average total duration 15h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg 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 Munich to Zakopane:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zakopane costing on average $121 (€101).
A bus is $306 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zakopane costing on average $411 (€344).
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 19m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€101) compared to roughly $141 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $21 (€17). The journey takes 13h 23m versus 8h 50m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Zakopane
How to get from Munich to Zakopane by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Zakopane is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM18h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:15 PMZakopane$831One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM18h20Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:15 PMZakopane$831One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH162610:10 PM1h20Munich Airport11:30 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2741One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 AM18h39Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)10:54 PMZakopane$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 PM20h00München, Fröttmaning P+R Parkplatz6:15 PMZakopane$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM18h30Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)12:30 PMZakopane$851One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO39077:00 AM4h30Munich Airport11:30 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2351One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO39057:00 AM7h15Munich Airport2:15 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2351One-way1 transfer
LO356 · LO39237:00 AM10h45Munich Airport5:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice$2351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Zakopane:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Zakopane costing on average $121 (€101).
A bus is $306 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Zakopane costing on average $411 (€344).
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 53m.
Bus takes on average 16h 19m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Zakopane as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Zakopane.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zakopane by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zakopane by bus.
- Travel with Buzz, Malta Air, KLM Cityhopper, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines to go to Zakopane by flight.
- 7 direct flights per day with Buzz, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
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