Zakopane Facilities
The town's main street is filled with plenty of shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment, such as sleigh rides and carnival rides. Ski and snowboard rental are possible, and skiing lessons are offered. Accommodation is available in a number of forms, from cottages and chalets to apartments and hotels.
How to Get to Zakopane
Zakopane is situated to the south of Krakow at a distance of 106 km, so reaching the resort using various modes of transport is fairly easy. There are many train and bus services that operate from Krakow and the drive from Krakow is relatively straightforward too.
Trains to Zakopane
Trains to Zakopane tend to be less frequent than public buses, but five trains depart at Krakow every day. The journey is not particularly quick as it makes various stops along the way. A daily train also runs from Warsaw, but the journey takes twice as long.
Buses to Zakopane
There are plenty of regular PKS bus services that operate in the local area around the resort. To reach Zakopane from Krakow, visitors can take one of the regular bus services, such as Trans-frej, which run to the resort every 30 minutes. A direct bus service also runs to the town from Budapest.
Driving to Zakopane
Visitors planning to reach Zakopane by car can drive directly south from Krakow on the DK47. It is possible to drive from Slovakia, but this route involves traversing the Tatra Mountains and is subsequently longer.
Ski Season and Passes
The peak season for visiting Zakopane in summer is between July and August. However, for those planning to ski, the best time to visit is in the winter season from December to March. Skiers can buy a variety of ski passes, ranging from one run on the ski lift to two and four hours or a complete day pass.
