How to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Zakopane

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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €74.

Distance: 207 miles (334 km)

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€22

Average price

Cheapest

€63

Average price

€140

Average price

6h 46m

Average total duration

6h 16m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 51m

Average total duration

5h 21m

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30m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Deutsche Bahn

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LOT Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

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from Warsaw to Zakopane

How to get from Warsaw to Zakopane by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM6h45
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
03:05PMZakopane
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:20AM6h45
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
03:05PMZakopane
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO3907
10:25AM0h55
Warsaw Chopin Airport
11:20AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1351One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnEIC 5350
09:40AM4h44
Warsaw Central
02:24PMZakopane
$861One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEIP 5300 · IC 5334
08:40AM5h24
Warsaw Central
02:04PMZakopane
$861One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEIP 1304 · TLK 53104
10:40AM5h36
Warsaw Central
04:16PMZakopane
$861One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM7h10
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
05:30PMZakopane
$291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM6h20
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
03:05PMZakopane
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM6h50
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
05:30PMZakopane
$381One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3905
01:25PM0h55
Warsaw Chopin Airport
02:20PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1351One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3919
02:45PM1h00
Warsaw Chopin Airport
03:45PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1351One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3923
04:35PM0h55
Warsaw Chopin Airport
05:30PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
$1351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw to Zakopane

Travel to Zakopane easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Warsaw to Zakopane.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Zakopane including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is a bus with an average price of $16 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Warsaw to Zakopane:

A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average $76 (€60).

A bus is $78 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average $94 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

The distance from Warsaw to Zakopane is approximately 207 miles (334 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Zakopane is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw and Zakopane as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Zakopane:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Zakopane.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Zakopane, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Zakopane by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity to go to Zakopane by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Warszawski Transport Publiczny to go to Zakopane by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Zakopane with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with LOT Polish Airlines.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
  • 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Zakopane often also extend their vacation to go to Kraków, Białka Tatrzańska, Prague, John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zakopane and these popular destinations at a great price.
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