How to get to Zakopane from Krakow? A practical guide by the guides of Walkative Yellow Umbrellas, p
The ultimate guide on traveling from Krakow to Zakopane. Discover the best transport options, bus routes, and train tips from local experts.
Practical Tips • Tours • 1 min. read
You are staying in Kraków and suddenly feel tired of the city?
Take a day-break and visit the capital of the Tatra mountains – Zakopane! Even one day may be enough to discover this beautiful town and spend some time closer to nature (make sure you join one of our tours there!).
The easiest way to get there is by bus. You can catch it from the MDA Kraków (main bus station) every half an hour (or less), starting from around 5 AM!! Check the bus station website to schedule your trip and book tickets.
Length of journey: around 2-2,5 hours (depending on the traffic)
Ticket price: approximately 25 PLN
You can also buy tickets for most of the buses to Zakopane at the bus station or already on a bus, directly from the driver.
Another website worth checking is e-podroznik.pl where you can find many different connections around Poland and between Polish cities.
Take your time and enjoy Poland!
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