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Trip Summary
11 trains operate daily from Paderborn to Zakopane. The train trip from Paderborn to Zakopane is usually about 16 hours and 51 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 16 hours and 20 minutes.
Distance | 519 mi (835 km) |
Fastest train | 16h 20m |
Lowest price | $139.15 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Paderborn to Zakopane?
2 train services operate from Paderborn to Zakopane. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 10 | 16h 53m | $243.41 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 16h 33m | $154.62 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Paderborn to Zakopane start from $155, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zakopane. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Paderborn leaves from Paderborn Central Station . And in Zakopane trains arrive at Bus Stop .
From Paderborn to Zakopane train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 16 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Zakopane faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 16 hours and 20 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Zakopane on a weekend there is typically one Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Paderborn.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Paderborn and Zakopane is approximately 519 miles, or 835 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 16 hours and 20 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Paderborn to Zakopane. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Paderborn at 1:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 11 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Paderborn?
Main departure station: Paderborn Kasseler Tor
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Paderborn where you can board the train.
All train stations in Paderborn:
Paderborn Kasseler Tor
Paderborn-Schloss Neuhaus
Paderborn Central Station
Paderborn Nord
Sennelager
Where is the train station in Zakopane?
Main arrival station: Bus Stop
Zakopane has one train station.
Train stations in Zakopane:
Bus Stop
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