The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kraków to Zakopane
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
62
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kraków to Zakopane is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kraków to Zakopane will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Of the 62 buses that leave Kraków for Zakopane every day 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Kraków to Zakopane
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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 85 km
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$9 Average Price Cheapest | $35 Average Price |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Kraków to Zakopane bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kraków to Zakopane coaches for today, Tuesday, 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:15 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h00 | 7:15 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:55 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 8:05 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:18 am Kraków, Airport | 2h37 | 8:55 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:40 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 8:55 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h05 | 8:55 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:15 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 9:30 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 am Kraków | 2h10 | 9:40 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:00 am Kraków | 2h10 | 10:10 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6147276 | 8:00 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 10:10 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:40 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 10:55 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:05 am Kraków | 2h10 | 11:15 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6147329 | 9:05 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 11:15 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:50 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 12:05 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
6152098 | 10:05 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 12:15 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:05 am Kraków | 2h10 | 12:15 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6147383 | 10:55 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 1:05 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:55 am Kraków | 2h10 | 1:05 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:35 am Kraków | 2h10 | 1:45 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6147436 | 11:35 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 1:45 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 2:05 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:50 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 2:05 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
6152152 | 12:05 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 2:15 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:05 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 2:15 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 pm Kraków, Airport | 3h05 | 3:50 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:10 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 3:25 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 3:50 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:55 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 4:10 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h30 | 4:30 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:20 pm Kraków, Airport | 2h55 | 5:15 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:20 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 4:35 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 2:35 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 4:45 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6146799 | 2:35 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 4:45 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
6152206 | 3:05 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 5:15 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:05 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 5:15 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h05 | 5:15 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:20 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 5:35 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:35 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 5:45 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6152260 | 3:35 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 5:45 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:05 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 6:15 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6146852 | 4:05 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 6:15 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:20 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 6:35 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 7:05 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6146905 | 4:55 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 7:05 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:55 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 7:05 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 pm Kraków, Airport | 3h00 | 8:00 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:20 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h15 | 7:35 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h20 | 8:00 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 8:25 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6152369 | 6:15 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 8:25 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:00 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 9:10 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6146958 | 7:00 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 9:10 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:35 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 9:45 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6147011 | 7:35 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 9:45 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 pm Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1h55 | 9:50 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:20 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h07 | 10:27 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
6152423 | 9:15 pm Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 11:25 pm Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:15 pm Kraków | 2h10 | 11:25 pm Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:40 am Kraków, Airport | 2h40 | 5:20 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:10 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 2h10 | 5:20 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 am Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA | 1h55 | 5:35 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 4:50 am Kraków | 2h10 | 7:00 am Zakopane | 0 changesdirect | |
6153195 | 4:50 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 7:00 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 5:10 am Kraków, Main Train Station | 2h10 | 7:20 am Zakopane, Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kraków to Zakopane
Buses from Kraków to Zakopane run on average 57 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 57 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 85 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 85 km |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 57 |
Direct buses 57 |
Fastest bus 1h 51m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Euroticket, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MajerBus from Kraków to ZakopaneYou can travel by bus between Kraków to Zakopane with Euroticket, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MajerBus for as low as $7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Kraków to Zakopane coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kraków to Zakopane by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zakopane, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kraków and Zakopane
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Polish Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 124, 152, 192, 208, 292, 304 Trams: 3, 19, 50 Train: Kraków Główny
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Kraków (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 208, 252, 902 Train: SKA1
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