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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Zakopane among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £329.
Distance: 407 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price | £329 Average Price | £88 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Prague to Zakopane, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Zakopane:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Prague to Zakopane costing on average £42.
A train is £296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Zakopane costing on average £329.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Coach takes on average 10h 48m.
Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £55. The journey takes 7h 33m versus 6h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Zakopane from Prague by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Prague to Zakopane is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
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The most popular day trips by train from Zakopane are Kraków, Nowy Targ, Chocholow, 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 Prague to Zakopane.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Zakopane:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Prague to Zakopane costing on average £42.
A train is £296 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Zakopane costing on average £329.
Other travel options to Zakopane take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 3m.
Coach takes on average 10h 48m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Zakopane as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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