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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 Average price | €140 Average price |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Warsaw to Zakopane by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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