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Journey Information
There are 23 intercity buses per day from Zakopane to Krakow. Traveling by bus from Zakopane to Krakow usually takes around 2 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in just one hour and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 50m |
| Cheapest price | €6.94 |
| Trips per day | 23 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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 16 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 16 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 trips per day offered by Maxbus 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 . In Krakow, Maxbus arrives at ul. Bosacka 18 .
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 1 hours and 50 minutes .
On weekends, Maxbus offers 10 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Krakow.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 16 minutes to cover the 85 kilometers from Zakopane to Krakow. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 50 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Krakow. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 04:00 and the last bus leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all buses from Zakopane to Krakow, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 23 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 €5.37.
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
All buses from Zakopane arrive at one main station in Krakow.
Bus stations in Krakow:
ul. Bosacka 18
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