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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 8h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 211 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price | £66 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration Fastest 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Zakopane, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Zakopane:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zakopane costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 19m.
Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £33. The journey takes 8h 2m versus 4h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Zakopane from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Zakopane is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Ostrava)
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RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Ostrava)
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RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Ostrava) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) · RJ 1011 (Prague -> Košice) · (Brno -> Olomouc)
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)
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(Budapest -> Prague) · (Brno -> Olomouc) · RJ 1003 (Prague -> Košice)
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The most popular day trips by train from Zakopane are Kraków, Nowy Targ, Bukowina Tatrzanska and Białka Tatrzańska. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Zakopane on Omio.
Kraków is Poland’s former royal capital, known for its preserved Old Town, Wawel Castle and strong cultural life. Medieval streets, Kazimierz and wartime history give the city depth, while cafés and riverside walks keep it lively.
Nowy Targ is a Podhale town known for its long market tradition and strong highland identity. Between the Gorce Mountains and the Tatra foothills, it feels practical and local, with mountain culture close at hand.
Bukowina Tatrzańska is a mountain village in the Podhale region, known for thermal baths, ski slopes and Tatra views. It also stands out for its lively highland traditions, with wooden buildings and local culture shaping the atmosphere.
Białka Tatrzańska is a Podhale village known for ski slopes, thermal baths and a strong highlander character. Near the Tatra Mountains, it blends modern resorts with traditional wooden buildings and local food.
Travel to Zakopane easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Zakopane.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Zakopane:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zakopane costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 19m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Zakopane as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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