How to get from Zakopane to Kraków
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zakopane to Kraków by price and travel time.
- 85 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 55m
- 15 train departures a day with PKP Intercity
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 55m
direct
Bus
€9
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zakopane to Kraków. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 85 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 €5, on Thu, Oct 15.
85 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 2h 31mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 1h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€32Omio catalogue, Oct 202h 31m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 201h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zakopane to Kraków: 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.
- 1Zakopane → Krakówbus
FlixBus·1h 55m
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 Zakopane to Kraków
PKP Intercity runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:37 and the last at 21:47.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 15 | 04:37 | 21:47 |
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 10:25 | 22:05 |
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 04:37
- 07:08
- 07:20
- 09:01
- 09:19
- 11:34
- 12:25
- 14:00
- 14:31
- 14:57
- 15:52
- 16:56
- 17:26
- 19:58
- 21:47
All departuresFlixBus
- 10:25
- 11:15
- 14:45
- 15:40
- 18:35
- 19:15
- 22:05
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 Tue, Oct 20
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 Zakopane to Kraków works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zakopane to Kraków, about 1h 55m. In total it's roughly €9 over 1h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Zakopane to Kraków: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zakopane to Kraków?
The most useful route takes about 1h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Zakopane to Kraków?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 04:37 and the last at 21:47, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zakopane to Kraków?
15 a day with PKP Intercity, between 04:37 and 21:47.
When is the first bus from Zakopane to Kraków?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 10:25 and the last at 22:05, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zakopane to Kraków?
7 a day with FlixBus, between 10:25 and 22:05.
How far is Kraków from Zakopane?
About 85 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zakopane to Kraków cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €5 to €9. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zakopane to Kraków?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Zakopane to Kraków without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zakopane to Kraków?
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: 20 Oct 2026