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 prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €74.

Distance: 334 km

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€22

Average price

Cheapest

€63

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€140

Average price

6h 46m

Average total duration

6h 16m

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30m

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5h 51m

Average total duration

5h 21m

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5h 10m

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2h 10m

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3h 0m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

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LOT Polish Airlines

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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
01:20PM6h45
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
08:05PMZakopane
221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM6h20
Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
10:50PMZakopane
211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LOT Polish AirlinesLO3907
10:25AM0h55
Warsaw Chopin Airport
11:20AMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
1061One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnEIC 5350
09:40AM4h44
Warsaw Central
02:24PMZakopane
681One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnEIP 5300 · IC 5334
08:40AM5h24
Warsaw Central
02:04PMZakopane
681One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEIP 1304 · TLK 53104
10:40AM5h36
Warsaw Central
04:16PMZakopane
681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:35PM7h30
Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny
08:05PMZakopane
221One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:45PM6h20
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
08:05PMZakopane
261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:55PM5h55
Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
10:50PMZakopane
241One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3905
01:25PM0h55
Warsaw Chopin Airport
02:20PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
1061One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3919
03:20PM1h00
Warsaw Chopin Airport
04:20PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
1061One-way
0 transfers
LOT Polish AirlinesLO3923
04:35PM0h55
Warsaw Chopin Airport
05:30PMJohn Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
1061One-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 to Zakopane from Warsaw including taking a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Zakopane is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €12 compared to other travel options to Zakopane:

Taking a coach costs €43 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €56 for the same trip.

A coach is €42 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Zakopane costing on average €54.

The quickest way to travel between Warsaw and Zakopane is by flight, which takes on average 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes 6 h on average.

Getting to Zakopane by train takes 4 h 36 min on average.

The distance between Warsaw and Zakopane is around 334 km.

The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Zakopane is:

  • 10 coaches a day.
  • 8 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Warsaw to Zakopane as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Warsaw to Zakopane:

  • Most travellers take a coach from Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy to Zakopane.
  • Most travellers board their train from Warsaw Central and arrive in Zakopane, Plac PKP, przy ul. Chramcówki.

The following travel companies offer services from Warsaw to Zakopane:

  • FlixBus or Warszawski Transport Publiczny can get you to Zakopane by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with FlixBus from Warsaw to Zakopane for €12 on Omio.
  • LOT Polish Airlines can get you to Zakopane by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with LOT Polish Airlines from Warsaw to Zakopane for €56 on Omio.
  • Deutsche Bahn or PKP Intercity can take you to Zakopane by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for PKP Intercity from Warsaw to Zakopane for €21.

Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Zakopane with the following travel companies:

  • Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn or PKP Intercity with 4 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zakopane as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Zakopane from Warsaw.

Many of our customers travelling from Warsaw to Zakopane don't make Zakopane their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Kraków, Kielce, Katowice or Wrocław, either of which you could add to your Warsaw and Zakopane trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Zakopane to any of these top destinations today!

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