The cheapest and fastest buses from Zakopane to Kraków
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zakopane to Kraków is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zakopane to Kraków will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 36 buses that leave Zakopane for Kraków on Thu, Mar 26, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 26 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Thu, Mar 26 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.


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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 €5. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 85 km
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m 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
Zakopane to Kraków bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zakopane to Kraków buses for today, Wednesday, March 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:25 AM Zakopane | 2h14 | 1:39 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151799 | 11:25 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 1:35 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151799 | 11:26 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 1:35 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151799 | 11:30 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 1:35 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:55 AM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 2:00 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6146715 | 12:10 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 2:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Zakopane | 2h14 | 2:24 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6146715 | 12:11 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 2:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6146715 | 12:15 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 2:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Zakopane | 2h14 | 2:59 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6146768 | 12:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 2:55 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6146768 | 12:46 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 2:55 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6146768 | 12:50 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 2:55 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Zakopane | 2h14 | 3:34 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151853 | 1:20 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 3:30 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151853 | 1:21 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 3:30 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151853 | 1:25 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 3:30 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 3:40 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Zakopane | 1h55 | 3:50 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Zakopane | 2h30 | 4:25 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147089 | 2:30 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 4:40 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147089 | 2:31 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 4:40 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147089 | 2:35 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 4:40 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 4:50 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147142 | 3:00 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Zakopane | 2h14 | 5:14 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147142 | 3:01 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147142 | 3:05 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 5:10 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 5:20 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:50 PM Zakopane | 2h14 | 6:04 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151961 | 3:50 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 6:00 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151961 | 3:51 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 6:00 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6151961 | 3:55 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 6:00 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 6:10 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 7:05 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147195 | 5:40 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 7:50 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Zakopane | 2h14 | 7:54 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147195 | 5:41 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 7:50 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6147195 | 5:45 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 7:50 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 8:00 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Zakopane | 3h00 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Zakopane | 2h15 | 8:30 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Zakopane | 2h14 | 9:19 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
6152015 | 7:05 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h10 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6152015 | 7:06 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h09 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6152015 | 7:10 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 9:15 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:50 PM Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 2h05 | 9:55 PM Kraków, Main Train Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Zakopane | 1h55 | 11:00 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Zakopane | 1h50 | 12:35 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Zakopane | 2h20 | 1:05 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Zakopane | 2h14 | 5:44 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Zakopane | 2h14 | 6:44 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:45 AM Zakopane | 2h44 | 8:29 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 AM Zakopane | 2h19 | 8:29 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Zakopane | 2h29 | 9:44 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Zakopane | 2h14 | 10:14 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Zakopane | 2h50 | 10:55 AM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Zakopane | 2h15 | 10:20 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Zakopane | 2h14 | 11:14 AM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zakopane | 2h00 | 12:15 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Zakopane | 2h45 | 1:00 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Zakopane | 2h15 | 1:20 PM Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Zakopane | 3h10 | 2:15 PM Kraków, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zakopane to Kraków
Buses from Zakopane to Kraków run on average 61 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 61 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 50m.
Distance 85 km |
Average bus duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 61 |
Direct buses 61 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Infobus, Euroticket, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MajerBus from Zakopane to KrakówYou can travel by bus between Zakopane to Kraków with Infobus, Euroticket, 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 Zakopane to Kraków
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zakopane to Kraków 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 Kraków, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Euroticket
- The full cost of the ticket is refunded only if the flight was canceled by the carrier itself
- otherwise, the refund amount depends on the time of the cancellation request, with 85% refunded 48 hours before the trip and 15-50% refunded 1 to 12 hours before departure.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Euroticket
- Each passenger can carry one hand luggage up to 5 kg in the passenger area and two pieces of luggage in the trunk of the bus free of charge.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Euroticket
- Additional luggage can be carried for a fixed fee paid at ticket registration on the bus.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Euroticket
- Small pets (under 6kg) in carriers (max 45x30x25cm) travel free on some routes, larger dogs require a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled, but pets are not allowed on trains to and from London, between Brussels and Lille, or on Eurostar Sun and Snow routes.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Zakopane to Kraków
- 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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