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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 85 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Zakopane, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Zakopane:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Zakopane costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 2h 10m versus 2h 3m 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 Kraków by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Kraków to Zakopane is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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 Kraków to Zakopane.
This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Zakopane:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Zakopane costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 7m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Zakopane as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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