How to get from Warsaw to Zakopane
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Warsaw to Zakopane by price and travel time.
- 337 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 5h 13m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 13m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€100
Cheapest
5h 29m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 29m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 337 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €10, on Fri, Oct 16.
337 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €100Checked Oct 18 | 5h 13m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €60Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 6h 37m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5h 29mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€100Checked Oct 185h 13m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€60Omio catalogue, Oct 196h 37m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 195h 29m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Warsaw to Zakopane: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warszawa Wschodnia → Zakopanebus
FlixBus·5h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Warsaw to Zakopane
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:25 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 08:25 | 23:30 |
All departures
- 08:25
- 13:30
- 23:30
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
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusWarszawa Wschodnia-Zakopane, Kraków-Nowy Targ, Nowy Targ-ZakopaneBook →
LOT Polish AirlinesWarsaw Chopin-Kraków John Paul IISee live options and dates →PKP IntercityWarszawa Wschodnia-Kraków, Kraków-ZakopaneBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Warsaw to Zakopane works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Warszawa Wschodnia to Zakopane, about 5h 29m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Warsaw to Zakopane: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Zakopane?
The most useful route takes about 5h 29m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Warsaw to Zakopane?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:25 and the last at 23:30, from Warszawa Wschodnia, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Warsaw to Zakopane?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 08:25 and 23:30.
Which station does the bus from Warsaw to Zakopane leave from?
Warszawa Wschodnia with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zakopane from Warsaw?
About 337 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Warsaw to Zakopane cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Warsaw to Zakopane?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Warsaw to Zakopane without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw 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: 18 Oct 2026