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Zakopane to Krakow coach

A Zakopane to Krakow coach is a comfortable and affordable way to travel between the cities and a popular choice among locals and visitors alike. Thanks to the routes' popularity, there are multiple services every day. These trips start early in the morning and run until close to midnight every day. The bus schedule from Zakopane to Krakow is consistent throughout the week, with the same number of buses on the same schedule every day, including Saturdays and Sundays. The services are operated by Euroticket or Flixbus and run along three different routes. All trips arrive at the Krakow Main Bus Station in the city centre but leave from three different locations in Zakopane.

Zakopane to Krakow Bus Time: Daily Departures

Thanks to the popularity of this route and service, Numerous buses run between these cities every day. The first bus from Zakopane to Krakow usually departs as early as 4:30 a.m. and runs a couple of times an hour between then and the last departure around midnight. The first bus of the day is operated by Euroticket, while the last bus in the evening is a Flixbus route. Euroticket typically offers around 19 daily operations starting at 4:30 a.m. and ending around 7:10 p.m., while Flixbus usually operates around 20 buses, starting close to 8:00 a.m. and running until midnight. The quickest way to get to the daily schedules page is to navigate to the top of this page and choose your travel dates. Make sure the departure and arrival cities are correct and click on the search button. You'll be redirected to the results and have the ability to filter according to your needs.

How long is the journey by bus from Zakopane to Krakow?

The travel time for your bus to Krakow from Zakopane will depend mostly on the route taken and the provider. None of these trips has changeovers en route. A Flixbus route is always between the main station in Zakopane and the Krakow Bus Station in the city centre. The quickest Flixbus journey takes around two hours, while the longest one along the same route takes close to 2h 30min. If you're taking a trip with Euroticket, the departure point for your bus to Krakow from Zakopane is usually one of two bus stops along Aleje 3-go Maja Road in the city centre. The fastest Euroticket route takes just under 2h 15min, while the longest one is closer to 2h 30min.

Zakopane: panoramic view of the city. Source: Shutterstock

Where do Zakopane to Krakow coaches depart and arrive?

There are three different departure points for the bus Zakopane - Krakow and only one arrival point. The main departure point for Flixbus from Zakopane to Krakow Bus Station is the Dworzec Autobusowy station located near the city centre. This station is a small and convenient one with access to toilets and a taxi stand located outside. It's connected to the rest of the city through buses and taxis. The second departure point is the Zakopane Al. 3-GO Maja Dolne bus stop, located a little further from the city centre, or the Zakopane Al. 3-go Maja Górne down the road. These are both simple bus stops on the side of the road with no other facilities or amenities.

The arrival point for every bus Zakopane Krakow is Krakow Bus Station located in the heart of the city centre and within walking distance of many of the attractions. It's connected to the city through other buses and local taxis which can be found outside. The station is home to two floors and two levels of bus departure gates. There are taxis located on both floors and public transport connections nearby, like the Krakow Glowny underground transportation centre within walking distance. The station is home to all basic amenities and facilities, including ATMs, toilets and more.

What are the bus stops when arriving in Krakow?

Since these are all direct routes between Zakopane and Krakow Bus Station, there are no additional stops along the way or in Krakow. The only stop in the city will be the major bus station, which is connected to the Krakow Glowny underground transportation and is well-connected to the rest of the city through various modes of transport including taxis and trains.

What to see between Zakopane and Krakow

With these routes all being direct trips, there isn't any opportunity to hop out at one of the stops along the way and explore other parts of the country, but there are a few things along the way worth taking note of to visit the next time you're in the area. Just before you pass through Guty, you'll be a short distance away from the Jan Kasprowicz Museum, commemorating the famous Polish poet, playwright and literary critic. The Termy Goracy Potok water park is a little further up, close to Banska, on the way towards Szaflary. Near Klikuszowa, you'll pass by the famous Pański Działek viewpoint where you can look across the nearby mountains. Chabówce is further up along the road and home to the Skansen Taboru Kolejowego w Chabówce history museum which is well worth a visit. Between Pcim and Myslenice, you'll be close to several tourist attractions, including Wieża widokowa and Gora Chelm. The Wieża Widokowa w Łagiewnikach observation deck is one of the last things you'll see before arriving in Krakow.

Information on Krakow Bus Station

The Krakow Bus Station is the major station serving the city and the calling point for all buses coming into and out of the city. It's somewhat integrated into the underground transportation centre, Krakow Glowny and is located in the city centre, east of Galeria Krakowska. It's made up of two floors and departure gates spread over two levels and provides access to underground trains and taxis. Taxis can be found on both arrival levels and can be used to get around the city. If you're trying to get to Market Square, the underground system is the best way to get there. The station is home to various amenities and you can spend time eating at one of the restaurants, getting some retail therapy at one of the shops or exchanging money at the currency exchange kiosks. You'll also find accessible and standard toilets, ATMs, luggage lockers and more.

Euroticket Zakopane to Krakow coach

Euroticket is one of the main providers of services between these two destinations and provides some of the cheapest train tickets from Zakopane to Krakow. There are Euroticket services operating hourly from around 4:30 a.m. every morning until just after 7:00 p.m. every day. The travel time for these routes is quite consistent, usually around 2h 15min, but there are a few trips that take closer to 2h 30min. All routes run from one of two stops near the city centre and arrive at Krakow Bus Station. None of these services has a stopover en route, nor any other scheduled stops. There are at least 19 buses a day operated by Euroticket between these cities.

Flixbus Zakopane to Krakow coach

Flixbus is a sought-after bus operator throughout Europe and provides the most frequent services between these cities daily. Flixbus routes start operating around 8:00 a.m. every day and run until the last bus leaves around midnight. These routes are usually between the main bus station in Zakopane and the Krakow Bus Station, with a travel time that varies between 2h and 2h 30min, depending on the time of day the bus runs. All of these trips are direct routes without any changeovers or scheduled stops en route.

Buses Zakopane to Krakow: Sustainability Travel

According to various climate activists, one of the best ways to lower your carbon footprint is to choose more sustainable ways of travelling. Bus travel is significantly more sustainable than a plane or car travel. Planes use more energy and require more fuel to cover the same distance, while the inefficient use of space in cars means more trips have to be made to serve the same number of people. Flixbus is one of the leaders in the sustainable movement with buses and is one of the first companies to introduce electric buses, which operated in France back in 2018. The company has also had various solar-powered buses operating in parts of France since 2020.

Bus Zakopane to Krakow: Services on Board

These routes are operated by two different bus companies that both have similar onboard services.

• There are only Standard Class tickets available on these routes.
• There is no food service with either bus company. You'll be responsible for your own food and beverages. Remember that hot food is not allowed on the buses.
• You may not travel with pets along these routes. The only animals allowed will be guide dogs and the bus company must be notified ahead of time.
• Foldable bikes can be transported, provided they fit in the luggage compartments. Non-foldable bikes won't be allowed onboard.
• Your baggage allowance is limited to 20kg when travelling in Europe.
• If you're concerned about accessible travel, you'll be able to contact either company a few days in advance to arrange help with mobility issues or any other disability.
• Seat reservation isn't possible for buses from Zakopane to Krakow.

When to book your bus tickets from Zakopane to Krakow?

There are a couple of ways to ensure you get the best Zakopane to Krakow bus price when booking tickets. Firstly, book through Omio and filter your results according to price. If you can, book as far in advance as possible. These tickets are usually available 30 - 60 days before and gradually get more expensive as the days pass. Companies sometimes offer different deals on different days so have flexible dates in mind when searching to take advantage of these deals. The price of these tickets is quite consistent but the buses leaving around 8:00 a.m. are often the cheapest. If you have a student card or you're a senior citizen, you may be able to pick up a few discounts on some of the routes.

To Krakow by bus — travel tips

Before travelling around the country, have a look at the Poland Window Seat page for some tips on things to do in the country. Kraków is a city in the south of Poland, close to the border of the Czech Republic and is a beloved city for many locals and visitors alike. With its rich history, roaring nightlife, beautiful sights, incredible architecture and outdoor adventure spots, it's an easy city to fall in love with and there are various reasons why you should visit Krakow. One of the biggest draws of the city is the local cuisine, since Polish people hold their food in high regard, heading to one of the local restaurants and picking something off the menu is an absolute must. Krakow is also home to the largest city square in Europe and you could spend the whole day exploring Rynek Glowny Square by eating in a few of the cafes, shopping in the local markets, people watching from everywhere, climbing the stairs to the clock tower or taking a carriage ride. Here are a few things worth checking out in the city:

• Stare Miasto (Old Town)
• St Mary’s Basilica
• Rynek Główny (Main Square)
• Franciscan Church
• Wawel Cathedral
• Manggha Museum
• Planty Park
• Cloth Hall
• Museum of the Jagiellonian University – Collegium Maius

Krakow: Skyline of the Wawel Cathedral. Source: Shutterstock

What are the other cities you can go to from Krakow?

Krakow is an important Polish city, so there's no wonder that it's well-connected to other major cities in and out of the country. One of the most well-travelled routes from the city is buses to Warsaw from Krakow, which happen multiple times a day and take close to 4 hours without a changeover. You'll also find a couple of Krakow to Budapest buses every day, which tend to have a couple of stops along the way and take close to 21 hours. If you feel like exploring Germany, a Krakow to Berlin happens multiple times a day and will get you there in close to 11 hours.