The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Zakopane
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 31 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Zakopane will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 10 buses that leave Budapest for Zakopane on Fri, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 7 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 8 h 20 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM8h20Budapest, Mexikói Út M7:55 AMZakopane€361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM8h40Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar7:55 AMZakopane€361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM9h25Budapest, Mexikói Út M9:00 AMZakopane€371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM9h01Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:00 AMZakopane€381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM9h20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:00 AMZakopane€381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:05 AM6h30Budapest, Mexikói Út M2:35 PMZakopane€421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 AM6h50Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar2:35 PMZakopane€421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 PM7h45Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér9:55 PMZakopane€391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM8h10Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar9:55 PMZakopane€381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM8h20Budapest, Mexikói Út M7:55 AMZakopane€361One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Budapest to Zakopane
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 211 km
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Budapest to Zakopane bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Zakopane buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h01 | 2:51 PM Poprad-Tatry | 2 transfers | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h47 | 2:37 PM Štrba, Nádraží | 2 transfers | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 10:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h19 | 2:09 PM Zakopane | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h40 | 7:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 8h20 | 7:55 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 9h20 | 9:00 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h01 | 9:00 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 8h35 | 9:00 AM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 6h50 | 2:35 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 6h30 | 2:35 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h10 | 9:55 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 7h45 | 9:55 PM Zakopane | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Zakopane
Buses from Budapest to Zakopane run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €19 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 211 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 211 km |
Average bus duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to ZakopaneYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Zakopane with FlixBus for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Zakopane
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Zakopane by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zakopane, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Zakopane
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
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