How to travel from Zakopane to Kraków

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Compare train and bus for Zakopane to Kraków

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zakopane to Kraków among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $34.

Distance: 52 miles (85 km)

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$9

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$41

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2h 39m

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2h 9m

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30m

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2h 48m

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2h 18m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Zakopane to Kraków

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Infobus6152919
    10:00 AM2h10
    Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy
    12:10 PMKraków, Main Train Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Infobus6152919
    10:00 AM2h10
    Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy
    12:10 PMKraków, Main Train Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:45 PM1h50
    Zakopane
    1:35 AMKraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Deutsche BahnR 30538
    9:17 AM3h32
    Zakopane
    12:49 PMKraków Główny
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIP 3552
    8:27 AM1h56
    Zakopane
    10:23 AMKraków Główny
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnTLK 38106
    11:06 AM2h53
    Zakopane
    1:59 PMKraków Główny
    $451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus
    10:50 AM2h05
    Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy
    12:55 PMKraków, Main Train Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus
    9:15 AM2h05
    Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy
    11:20 AMKraków, Main Train Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers
  • Infobus
    9:45 AM2h05
    Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy
    11:50 AMKraków, Main Train Station
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zakopane to Kraków

Travel to Kraków 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 Zakopane to Kraków.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zakopane and Kraków including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zakopane to Kraków is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zakopane to Kraków costing on average $34 (€27).

The fastest way to travel from Zakopane to Kraków is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Kraków take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 56m.

The distance from Zakopane to Kraków is approximately 52 miles (85 km).
The average frequency per day from Zakopane to Kraków is:
  • Around 61 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zakopane to Kraków, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Polregio to go to Kraków by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, Euroticket, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MajerBus to go to Kraków by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zakopane to Kraków with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Polregio.
  • 61 direct buses per day with Infobus, Euroticket, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MajerBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zakopane to Kraków often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Warsaw, Vienna, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kraków and these popular destinations at a great price.

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