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Compare train and bus for Nowy Sącz to Zakopane
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, while a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (1h 46m by bus vs 2h 2m by car) and save roughly €7 compared to fuel and tolls (€5 vs €12). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
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How to get from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:30 AM1h30Nowy Sącz5:00 AMZakopane€71One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 AM1h30Nowy Sącz5:00 AMZakopane€71One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 AM1h30Nowy Sącz5:00 AMZakopane€71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nowy Sącz to Zakopane costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nowy Sącz and Zakopane as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Zakopane by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Koleje Małopolskie to go to Zakopane by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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