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Zakopane to Krakow bus

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Zakopane - Krakow Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 25 intercity buses per day from Zakopane to Krakow. Traveling by bus from Zakopane to Krakow usually takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 45 minutes.

Distance53 mi (85 km)
Shortest duration1h 45m
Cheapest price$10.22
Trips per day25
Most frequent serviceFlixBus
Bus lines2

How much is a bus ticket from Zakopane to Krakow?

$11.77 is the average price of a bus ticket from Zakopane to Krakow. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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Traveling from Zakopane to Krakow by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for that route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $12 whenever you decide to travel.

What bus companies travel from Zakopane to Krakow?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Zakopane to Krakow that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 17 scheduled trips per day.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus172h 16m$12.65
Maxbus92h 15m$10.95
  • First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 17 trips from Zakopane to Krakow, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 16 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.

  • Book Maxbus from Zakopane to Krakow from $11. There are 9 Maxbus schedules from Zakopane to Krakow and you can expect on average to pay for a Maxbus ticket to Krakow. In Zakopane, Maxbus departs to Krakow from Bus Stop and no other station. In Krakow, Maxbus arrives at ul. Bosacka 18 and no other station.

    An average trip on Maxbus from Zakopane to Krakow takes 2 hours and 15 minutes , while the fastest available Maxbus trip will get you to Krakow in 1 hours and 45 minutes .

    On weekends, Maxbus offers 10 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Krakow.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 15 minutes to cover the 85 kilometers from Zakopane to Krakow. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Zakopane to Krakow for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.

The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Zakopane to Krakow, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 25 scheduled buses that travel from Zakopane to Krakow every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Zakopane to Krakow without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Zakopane to Krakow; ticket prices start at $7.79.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Zakopane?

Main departure station: Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy

Zakopane has two bus stations with service to Krakow.

All bus stations in Zakopane:

  • Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy

  • Bus Stop

Where does the bus arrive in Krakow?

Main arrival station: ul. Bosacka 18

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Krakow.

Bus stations in Krakow:

  • ul. Bosacka 18

  • Kraków Borek Fałęcki

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