RoutavioPopular routesGdańsk to Zakopane
GdańskZakopane573 km

How to get from Gdańsk to Zakopane

  • 573 km as the crow flies
  • Fastest: train, 8h 12m
  • 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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At a glance

  • Fastest

    11h 40m

    direct

    Bus

    €46

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from Gdańsk to Zakopane. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 573 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

573 km

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Departures from Gdańsk to Zakopane

FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:55 and the last at 19:40.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus804:5519:40

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

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Operators seen on these journeys

On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Gdańsk to Zakopane works

Start with a FlixBus bus from Gdańsk to Zakopane, about 11h 40m. In total it's roughly €46 over 11h 40m, direct, no transfers.

Gdańsk to Zakopane: common questions

How long does it take to get from Gdańsk to Zakopane?

The most useful route takes about 11h 40m by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first bus from Gdańsk to Zakopane?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:55 and the last at 19:40, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Gdańsk to Zakopane?

8 a day with FlixBus, between 04:55 and 19:40.

How far is Zakopane from Gdańsk?

About 573 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does Gdańsk to Zakopane cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €46. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run Gdańsk to Zakopane?

On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.

Can you get from Gdańsk to Zakopane without flying?

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 13m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Gdańsk to Zakopane?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026