How to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Zakopane

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, while a flight costs an average of €99.

Distance: 334 km

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€18

Average price

Cheapest

€65

Average price

€99

Average price

6h 40m

Average total duration

6h 10m

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30m

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7h 41m

Average total duration

7h 11m

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30m

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2h 56m

Average total duration

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56m

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2h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lot Polish Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average €65.

A bus is €81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average €99.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Zakopane including taking a train, bus, and flight.

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from Warsaw to Zakopane

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM6h24
    Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15
    8:24 PMZakopane
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM6h24
    Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15
    8:24 PMZakopane
    211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3921
    8:05 PM0h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    8:55 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEIP 5352
    2:40 PM4h17
    Warsaw Central
    6:57 PMZakopane
    601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIC 1350
    7:40 AM4h30
    Warsaw Central
    12:10 PMZakopane
    601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIC 5350
    9:40 AM4h34
    Warsaw Central
    2:14 PMZakopane
    601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:30 PM6h54
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    8:24 PMZakopane
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:55 AM5h59
    Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15
    2:54 PMZakopane
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:25 AM6h29
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    2:54 PMZakopane
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3905
    1:20 PM0h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    2:15 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1581One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3919
    2:50 PM0h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    3:45 PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1581One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3907
    10:40 AM0h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:35 AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    1761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw to Zakopane

Travel to Zakopane 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 Warsaw to Zakopane.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Zakopane including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is a bus with an average price of €18.

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

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average €65.

A bus is €81 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average €99.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 56m.

Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

Train takes on average 7h 41m.

The Warsaw to Zakopane distance is approximately 334 km.
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Zakopane is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Warsaw to Zakopane:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Zakopane.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Zakopane, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Zakopane by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Zakopane by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express, PKP Intercity to go to Zakopane by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Zakopane with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Zakopane often also extend their vacation to go to Kraków, Białka Tatrzańska, Prague, John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zakopane and these popular destinations at a great price.

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