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Zakopane to Kraków Bus Schedule
Bus from Zakopane to Kraków: Journey Information
There are 16 intercity buses per day from Zakopane to Kraków. Traveling by bus from Zakopane to Kraków usually takes around 2 hours and 7 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 | $7.43 |
| Trips per day | 16 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Zakopane to Kraków?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Zakopane to Kraków. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 16 | 2h 7m | $9.83 |
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 7 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Zakopane to Kraków
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 53 miles from Zakopane to Kraków. 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.
Because many passengers travel from Zakopane to Kraków at the beginning of the work week, Monday is usually the busiest day for buses. If you are planning to travel on a Monday, 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 bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Zakopane to Kraków, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 16 scheduled buses that travel from Zakopane to Kraków 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 Kraków without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Zakopane to Kraków; ticket prices start at $5.75.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Zakopane?
Main departure station: Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy
Most buses depart from the main station in Zakopane.
All bus stations in Zakopane:
Zakopane, Dworzec Autobusowy
Where does the bus arrive in Kraków?
Main arrival station: ul. Bosacka 18
All buses from Zakopane arrive at one main station in Krakow.
All bus stations in Kraków:
ul. Bosacka 18
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