How to get from Warsaw to Zakopane
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Warsaw to Zakopane. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 39m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 334 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
334 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €44Checked Sep 8 | 4h 49m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €40Reading date not recorded | 5h 53m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 5h 39mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€44Checked Sep 84h 49m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€40Reading date not recorded5h 53m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Sep 85h 39m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Warsaw to Zakopane: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warszawa Wschodnia → Zakopanebus
FlixBus·5h 39m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Warsaw to Zakopane
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:25 and the last at 23:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 08:25 | 23:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival

Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Warsaw to Zakopane works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Warszawa Wschodnia to Zakopane, about 5h 39m. In total it's roughly €23 over 5h 39m, direct, no transfers.
Warsaw to Zakopane: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Zakopane?
The most useful route takes about 5h 39m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Zakopane from Warsaw?
About 334 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Warsaw to Zakopane cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €23 to €34. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Warsaw to Zakopane?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Warsaw to Zakopane without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 17m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Zakopane?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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