The cheapest and fastest buses from Kraków to Zakopane
Cheapest price
€6
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
73
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kraków to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Zakopane will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
Of the 73 buses that leave Kraków for Zakopane on Sat, Nov 29, 73 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 29 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Nov 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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.
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Compare train and bus for Kraków to Zakopane
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 7m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 85 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Kraków to Zakopane bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Zakopane buses for today, Friday, November 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:10 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 3:25 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 3:50 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 4:10 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
6303715 | 2:10 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 4:20 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 4:20 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Kraków, Airport | 2h55 | 5:15 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 4:35 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:35 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 4:45 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5768264 | 2:35 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 4:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 5:10 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5763918 | 3:05 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h05 | 5:10 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h05 | 5:15 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 5:35 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:35 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 5:45 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5763830 | 3:35 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 5:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h00 | 6:00 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5768179 | 4:05 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 6:15 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 6:35 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
5768354 | 4:55 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 7:05 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:55 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 7:05 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 3h00 | 8:00 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 7:35 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
5763743 | 5:35 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 7:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 7:45 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 8:00 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 8:25 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5764271 | 6:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 8:25 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h10 | 8:40 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5768442 | 7:00 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 9:10 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 9:10 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5768530 | 7:35 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 9:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:35 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 9:45 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1h55 | 9:50 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h07 | 10:27 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
5763655 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 11:25 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 11:25 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:40 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h40 | 5:20 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h10 | 5:20 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1h55 | 5:35 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:10 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h45 | 6:55 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h10 | 6:55 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5760065 | 4:50 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 7:00 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 AM Kraków | 2h10 | 7:00 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 7:20 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h00 | 7:15 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h45 | 8:00 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h15 | 8:00 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 8:05 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:18 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h37 | 8:55 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 8:55 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h05 | 8:55 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 9:30 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h40 | 10:00 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5765922 | 7:30 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 9:40 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Kraków | 2h10 | 9:40 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Kraków | 2h10 | 10:10 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5760155 | 8:00 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 10:10 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 10:55 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
5760245 | 9:05 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 11:15 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:05 AM Kraków | 2h10 | 11:15 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h00 | 11:15 AM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Kraków, Airport | 2h30 | 12:05 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 12:05 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
5766013 | 10:05 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 12:15 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Kraków | 2h10 | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1h55 | 12:05 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:20 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 12:35 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h10 | 12:35 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Kraków | 2h10 | 1:05 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5760336 | 10:55 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 1:05 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Kraków | 2h10 | 1:45 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
5760426 | 11:35 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 1:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 2:05 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 2:05 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
5766105 | 12:05 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 2:15 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Kraków | 2h10 | 2:15 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Kraków, Airport | 3h05 | 3:50 PM Zakopane | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Zakopane
Buses from Kraków to Zakopane run on average 57 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 57 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 85 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 85 km |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 57 |
Fastest bus 1h 51m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Euroticket, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MajerBus from Kraków to ZakopaneYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Zakopane with Euroticket, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MajerBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kraków to Zakopane
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Zakopane, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kraków to Zakopane
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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