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Journey Information
There are 23 intercity coaches per day from Zakopane to Krakow. Traveling by coach from Zakopane to Krakow usually takes around 2 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus coach can make the trip in 2 hours,
| Distance | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
| Cheapest price | €6.94 |
| Trips per day | 23 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach 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 15 scheduled trips per day.
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 15 trips from Zakopane to Krakow, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 17 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 €7. 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 14 minutes , while the fastest available Maxbus trip will get you to Krakow in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Maxbus offers 10 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Krakow.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 53 miles from Zakopane to Krakow. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours. 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 coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Krakow at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first coach leaves at 04:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Zakopane to Krakow, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 23 scheduled coaches 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 coaches 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 €5.36.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Zakopane?
Main departure station: Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy
Zakopane has two coach stations with service to Krakow.
All coach stations in Zakopane:
Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy
Bus Stop
Where does the coach arrive in Krakow?
Main arrival station: ul. Bosacka 18
All coaches from Zakopane arrive at one main station in Krakow.
Coach stations in Krakow:
ul. Bosacka 18
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