The cheapest and fastest buses from Zakopane to Budapest
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
9 h 14 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zakopane to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zakopane to Budapest will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
It's difficult to get from Zakopane to Budapest without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and train for Zakopane to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zakopane to Budapest 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 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 211 km
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€36 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 49m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zakopane to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zakopane to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Zakopane | 8h40 | 5:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Zakopane | 8h15 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Zakopane | 8h45 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Zakopane | 10h25 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Zakopane | 10h51 | 6:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Zakopane | 11h05 | 7:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Zakopane | 10h45 | 7:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1012 (Košice -> Prague) · (Frýdek-Místek -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 8:53 AM Zakopane | 20h12 | 5:05 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 10h05 | 10:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 11h05 | 11:20 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Zakopane | 10h30 | 10:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zakopane to Budapest
Buses from Zakopane to Budapest run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 but you can travel from only €21 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 211 km distance in 8h 15m.
Distance 211 km |
Average bus duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 8h 15m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, MajerBus from Zakopane to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Zakopane to Budapest with FlixBus, MajerBus for as low as €21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Zakopane to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zakopane to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Zakopane, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Zakopane, Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy and Zakopane, ul. Kasprowicza. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Zakopane, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Zakopane to Budapest
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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