The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Zakopane
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
9 h 54 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Zakopane will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
Of the 5 buses that leave Budapest for Zakopane every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 9 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
22:358h20Budapest6:55Zakopane£251One-way0 changes
4:5510h55Budapest15:50Zakopane£271One-way0 changes
8:1510h50Budapest19:05Zakopane£281One-way0 changes
22:599h01Budapest8:00Zakopane£281One-way0 changes
4:2511h25Budapest15:50Zakopane£301One-way0 changes
22:358h20Budapest6:55Zakopane£251One-way0 changes
22:599h01Budapest8:00Zakopane£281One-way0 changes
5:2510h25Budapest15:50Zakopane£331One-way0 changes
8:1510h50Budapest19:05Zakopane£281One-way0 changes
10:0010h55Budapest20:55Zakopane£481One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Budapest to Zakopane
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 7h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£33 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 59m Average total duration Fastest 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Budapest to Zakopane bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Zakopane coaches for today, Saturday 18 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 11h55 | 16:50 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h20 | 16:50 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 10h55 | 16:50 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 11h10 | 20:05 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 10h50 | 20:05 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 10h55 | 21:55 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 10h30 | 21:55 Zakopane | 1 change | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Frýdek-Místek) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 23:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h41 | 14:51 Poprad-Tatry | 2 changes | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Frýdek-Místek) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 23:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h59 | 14:09 Zakopane | 2 changes | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Frýdek-Místek) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice) | 23:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h27 | 14:37 Štrba, Nádraží | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 8h40 | 7:55 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 10h20 | 9:55 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:35 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 8h20 | 7:55 Zakopane | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:59 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 9h01 | 9:00 Zakopane | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Zakopane
Buses from Budapest to Zakopane run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £20 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 211 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 211 km |
Average bus duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Budapest to ZakopaneYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Zakopane with FlixBus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Zakopane coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Zakopane by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zakopane, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Zakopane
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
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