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You can get to Krakow by train - express trains leave every hour during the daytime. Travel time, for example, by express from Warsaw is only 2 hours 35 minutes. And getting to Warsaw while in Poland is not a problem.
In addition, some trains from Ukraine go through Krakow, which makes travel even easier.
It is better to travel from Krakow to Zakopane by bus. The express parking lot is located directly in front of the station building. Travel time is a little over 2 hours (if there are no traffic jams).
Now in more detail about possible ways to travel to the winter capital of Poland, as Zakopane is called.
Direct trains from Warsaw to Zakopane
There are 2 trains from Warsaw to Zakopane (additional trains may be scheduled during peak season).
One train is an overnight one: it leaves Warsaw at 11 pm and arrives in Zakopane at 8 am (like our Red Arrow from Moscow to St. Petersburg). However, along the way the train makes several dozen stops, which does not have the best effect on night's sleep.
Another train leaves at 8 am and arrives in Zakopane at 2 pm.
However, it is not at all necessary to focus on these trains. You can simply take any train to Krakow (from eight in the morning to eight in the evening, express trains leave every hour) and change trains there.
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane
From almost any major Polish city you can get to Krakow, and in extreme cases, you will have to change trains in Warsaw.
You don't need to worry about how to buy a ticket in Krakow - at the ticket office of any Polish train station you can purchase tickets for the entire route. In this case you will be given one general ticket, and separately - a ticket for each train.
Usually at each station there is an information point where you can find out which trains can take you to Zakopane. I mean the type of train and class of carriage, because... The ticket price and travel time depend on this. And then, having chosen the appropriate train for yourself, you can go to the ticket office for a ticket.
Before the war, there was a fast train from Krakow to Zakopane, which covered a distance of 109 kilometers in 2 hours. Modern trains take about 4 hours.
The only exceptions are branded express trains, which depart at 6:30 (train 33121) and 10:31 (train 33123), and the journey takes 3 hours.
Their schedule is as follows:
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Train 33121 Train 33123 |
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Read more about Polish trains and fares Trains with sleeping cars are rare in Poland and are used mainly on international lines or on night journeys. For a country that an express train travels from end to end in five hours, this is quite natural. The carriages come in first and second class. Once upon a time there was a significant difference between the classes - these were “soft” and “hard” cars. Today, the only difference is that in first class there are fewer seats in the compartment (6 instead of 8), and there are fewer compartments in the carriage, making each compartment more spacious. For regular and fast trains you buy a ticket without a specific seat - take whatever seat you want; The train number is often not indicated on the tickets - take the one that arrives first. To what has been said, we can only add that there is a toilet in each carriage (regardless of the class of the train). About discounts on tickets on Polish trains On domestic lines, foreign school-age children and students do not have discounts. In order to get a discount, you need to have either a school ID (a foreign one is also suitable, but they are not issued in Russia) or a Polish student ID. If there is a “misunderstanding” with the conductor, remember that all problems can be resolved peacefully. If it suddenly turns out that you haven’t paid extra for something, there is always the option of simply making an additional payment on the spot, without any penalties. If you think the conductor is wrong, you can always call the train manager. The main thing is to calmly explain that you had no intention of violating anything, and that what happened was just a misunderstanding that you are ready to resolve. |
By train to Krakow and from there by bus
This is the most convenient way get to Zakopane (despite the fact that its name sounds a little scary).
Every hour (from eight in the morning to eight in the evening) express trains depart from Warsaw to Krakow, which will take you to the cultural capital of Poland in 2 hours 35 minutes without stopping.
Since 2003, express trains to Krakow stop at two stations: the first is Krakow Centralny, followed by Krakow Plaszow; you must get off at the first stop - Krakow Central.
Right next to the station building there is a stop for two private lines: Frej (see Frej bus schedule) and Szwagropol (see Szwagropol bus schedule). They offer travel to Zakopane on comfortable intercity buses (with luggage space).
Departures are approximately once an hour. The schedule is posted here.
The fare is 10 zl (2.50 Euro; 2003), tickets can be purchased from the driver.
You can also take public PKS buses. The bus station is located opposite the building railway station. The small white house is the ticket office and waiting room.
Ticket prices are the same as for private lines.
Attention! In 2003, a comprehensive reconstruction of the station square in Krakow began, so the bus station site may be moved during the construction period.
The journey takes a little over 2 hours. The distance from Krakow to Zakopane is 109 kilometers. The speed of movement is determined mainly by the congestion of the highway: for example, on weekends, and even more so on national holidays, when many people want to go to the mountains, traffic jams can form on the road, which sometimes increase travel time by one and a half to two times. On such days, only the train can help, but usually they get there by bus earlier.
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Bus schedule from Krakow to Zakopane. Bus schedule in Zakopane |
Exotic ways to get to Zakopane
By car
From the north of the country (for example, from Warsaw), you can drive to Zakopane by car through Krakow along the road called Zakopianka.
The road passes through the towns of Myslenice, Chabowka and Nowy Targ.
Travel time from Krakow is about 2 hours; Moreover, traffic jams are common on weekends, so local drivers try to choose bypass roads. However, in this case, you need to navigate the map very well, because there are direction indicators not everywhere (one morning we drove from Zakopane almost to the center of Krakow in just 45 minutes, but realistically we still need to count on 2 hours).
By plane
It will not be possible to fly to Zakopane by plane due to the lack of an airport.
The nearest airports are in Krakow (110 km) and Slovak Poprad (70 km).
The route is popular with both tourists and Polish residents and is maintained by different types urban transport. Buses and tourist shuttles - a good option for those traveling alone or as a couple, for young people navigating the country and who know the language, as well as for those who need to reduce their vacation budget.
Advantages of buses and shuttles over other types of public transport
Typically the cheapest option. Travel by bus is either comparable to other group modes of transport (for example, the train), or is 5–15% cheaper than any alternative.
Drive to a stop where you can easily get to the desired location. And in the case of a tourist shuttle, perhaps even to the hotel. Shuttle Buses from large transport hubs leave for the most popular destinations and pass through central regions surrounding towns and resort places. For example, from the stop where a bus from the airport takes a tourist, it will be possible to get to any desired place with a maximum of one more transfer. Kiwibuses tourist shuttles in a number of destinations transport tourists to holiday destinations, rather than dropping them off in the city center.
Mini-excursion while on the road. The bus does not travel quickly and has stops. In some tourist buses and shuttles there are escorts who brighten up the trip by telling you about the sights.
Disadvantages of buses compared to other types of public transport
Crowded during peak hours. Since buses are the most affordable option, they are used by most tourists who are not willing to spend money on a taxi. You may have to travel with your luggage on your lap or even standing. Group shuttles fill up evenly and running out of seats is almost impossible, however luggage space may be a problem.
There may be no tickets. For the same reason - buses are popular in Poland, so you need to buy tickets for them in advance, not expecting to find them on the spot.
Ski lovers annually strive to come to a small Polish town called. Many ski resorts, clean mountain air, historical sights and a peaceful atmosphere - all this attracts a significant number of vacationers. Getting to Zakopane from Zakopane is quite possible if you know the main routes.
To Zakopane by plane
The most convenient and fastest option to get to Zakopane is to travel by plane. However, there is no airport in the city itself, so you should first fly to the Polish capital or. For this purpose, you can first find out information about the availability of tickets from the following carriers: Aeroflot; LOT; Brussels Airlines; S7; Belavia; Air Baltic.
There are both direct and connecting flights from and to. Travel time averages about 2-3 hours. Ticket prices vary from 4 to 7 thousand rubles per person one way.
From others major cities In Russia, a flight to Krakow is possible only if there are connections in, or Warsaw. Once in Krakow or Warsaw, you can easily get to Zakopane using the mode of transport that you prefer.
Train travel
Using the services of Russian Railways, you can travel by train from Moscow to Warsaw or Krakow. Trains 013M and 009Shch run daily from Belorussky and Kursky railway stations on the Moscow-Warsaw route. One of the trains is high-speed and arrives at the station of the Polish capital in 14 hours 50 minutes. The carriages are equipped with luxury, compartment and reserved seat seats. The minimum price for a ticket starts from 9,500 rubles, and for a maximum price of 49,000 you can travel in a soft suite.
Train 009Ш is considered a more economical option, since the ticket price ranges from 7 to 9 thousand rubles. However, the train takes 5 hours longer.
As for Krakow, traveling there by rail is only possible with a transfer to. Train 077SH departs from Belorussky railway station, and the stop in Grodno lasts approximately 6-7 hours. During this time, you need to have time to transfer to another train.
While in Warsaw or Krakow, you purchase a ticket for any of the many trains to Zakopane and hit the road. The average cost of one ticket in one direction is 5-16 euros.
How to get to Zakopane by bus
Few tourists prefer to travel to Zakopane by bus, since this method is suitable only for those who are ready to spend several days on the road.
You should first travel to Warsaw or Krakow. This can be done using any of the methods described above. Instead of a train or plane as vehicle try using the bus. Several modern buses run from Moscow to the capital, equipped with air conditioning, toilets, comfortable seats and TV. All this is quite enough to make a two-day trip comfortable. A bus ticket costs 2,772 rubles, which is much cheaper than a plane or train.
It is also worth noting that there is no direct bus service between Russia and Krakow, so you will have to get to this city by other routes.
Arriving in Warsaw at the Warszawa Dworzec Autobusowy bus station, find electronic scoreboard, which shows information about all flights to Zakopane. In case of difficulties, contact the bus station staff. Next, for 10-13 euros, purchase a ticket for the nearest bus in the direction Warsaw-Zakopane. Once you board the bus, you will arrive in 7 hours later. final destination appointments.
A significant number of buses run daily from Krakow to Zakopane and the travel time is only 2 hours, which is very convenient.
The closest airport to Zakopane is international Airport Krakow, located 11 km. from the second largest city in Poland.
International Airport Krakow-Balice. John Paul II
Address: Międzynarodowy Port Lotniczy im. Jana Pawła II, st. Kpt. Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice,Poland
Telephone:
+ (48 12) 295-58-00
www.krakowairport.pl
Direct flights public transport There is no route from Krakow Airport to Zakopane. Visitors to the country must first travel from the airport to Krakow (by bus from the terminal exit or by train from Krakow-Balice station, 20-40 minutes), and then take a bus or train to Zakopane.
For travelers with sufficient funds, it is possible to book a taxi to Zakopane at Krakow Airport or rent a car here.
Rent a car at Krakow airport
By car, you can get to Zakopane from Krakow by following route No. 7 (“Zakopianka”) to Rabka and then continuing along route No. 47. The distance is approximately 100 km. can be covered in 2 hours.
FirmEuropcar
Phone: + (48 12) 285 50 45
www.europcar.com.pl
FirmAvis
Phone: + (48 12) 639-32-89
www.avis.pl
FirmHertz
Phone: + (48 12) 285-50-84
www.hertz.com.pl
Order a taxi at Krakow airport
The taxi service at Krakow airport is represented by a single company. Taxi drivers work strictly according to the meter, the tariff is 7 pl. zlotys per km, waiting hour - 35 pl. zlotys
FirmKrakow Airport Taxi
Phone: + (48 12) 258-02-58
www.krktaxi.pl
Krakow Airport on the map
How to get to Zakopane by bus
The bus is the most popular view transport for most travelers from Krakow to Zakopane. Bus routes are organized by the state company PKS and large private transport companies Szwagropol and Trans Frej. Buses depart from Zakopane bus station at intervals of approximately 1 hour, from 06:00 to 20:00.
Travel time from Krakow bus station to Zakopane is about 2 hours, and the ticket price is 17-20 pl. zlotys The Krakow-Zakopane bus schedule can be viewed.
Bus station Zakopane
Address: Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy, Kosciuszki Street 25, 34-500 Zakopane, Poland
Phone: + (48 18) 201-44-53, + (48 18) 20 153 28 (cash office)
www.pks.zakopane.pl
Opening hours: ticket office - 08:00-16:00, from January - 06:30-18:30, from March - 08:00-16:00
Zakopane bus station on the map
How to get to Zakopane by train
Many big cities Poland (Warsaw, Krakow, Poznan, Gdansk) have direct rail connections to Zakopane. From the nearest of them, Krakow, you can get to Zakopane by rail in 3-4 hours (ticket - 25 PLN).
The main disadvantage of this method of getting to Zakopane is a large loss of travel time, since due to the mountainous terrain the train travels at a very low speed.
Zakopane railway station
Address: Zakopane PKP, ul. Chramcowki 35, Zakopane, Poland
Phone: + (48 42) 205-45-55
www.pkp.pl
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Zakopane railway station is located in the city center, next to bus station. The station has a luggage storage room, a bar and a buffet.
In summer - not best idea. But that's how it happened. I won’t fly to Poland a second time to go there! I came here with my girlfriend Leysan after Rzeszow - I was lured by stories about beauty local nature. People often come to Zakopane in winter to go skiing, here good tracks. You can't go skiing in the summer, but you can walk around and get some fresh air. In addition, there is a water park here - that’s where my swim shorts came in handy; in vain I scolded Leysan for having extra things in my backpack. We had our next stop planned and after a couple of days of relaxing in nature, we went there.
Zakopane
From Zakopane to Krakow by bus
The bus is the fastest and cheap way travel from Zakopane to Krakow. This is the best thing the Poles have come up with on this route! We reached Krakow in just two hours. There are a lot of flights - from 4:00 to 22:00 buses leave every half hour. There are several stops in Zakopane, we got off at the very first one - the local bus station. We traveled by the MajerBus bus company, but it is not the only one. There are at least three different carriers, so the number of flights to Krakow is simply huge! MajerBus has the most cheap flights– First of all, check the schedule of this company.
In Krakow, the bus makes seven stops and finally arrives at a terminal next to the railway station.
Buying tickets
We bought tickets at the bus station in Zakopane. You can view the bus schedule here. Links to other sites bus companies: Polskibus , , .
Ticket prices
MajerBus tickets to Krakow cost 15 zlotys (3.5 euros). Other companies are a little more expensive.
MajerBus website From Zakopane to Krakow by train
The train to Krakow takes from three and a half to four hours. Departure is from the only railway station in Zakopane. The route operates standard TLK trains and newer and high-speed EIC trains. The new trains have more spacious seats, air conditioning in the carriages, and if you're lucky, wi-fi will work. There are flights to the Krakow-Glavny railway station and to the Krakow-Plaszow railway station.
Which one to choose - look at the map. The central station is located in the very center. Krakow-Plaszow – south of center cities.
Buying tickets
Tickets are sold at the railway station in Zakopane and on the official website of Polish railways.
Ticket prices
Second class costs from 25 zlotys (5-6 euros). First class – from 50 zlotys (11-12 euros).
From Zakopane to Krakow by car
The road from Zakopane to Krakow takes about two hours. On weekends and holidays, you may encounter traffic jams when entering Krakow - take this into account! Under winter New Year the situation is getting worse: Zakopane is a popular ski resort, there are a lot of tourists, a lot of cars, there may be problems with parking.
You cannot rent a car in Zakopane; you can do this in Krakow. Rental prices start from 55 euros per day (233 zlotys). Here you can find out more about prices.
Don’t forget about toll roads – there are many of them in Poland. View map toll roads and you can calculate the fare here.
Road near Zakopane In conclusion
The easiest way to get to Krakow is by bus - fast and cheap. The train travels longer and tickets are more expensive, but the level of comfort is higher. There is another bourgeois option - to get to Krakow by taxi. This is not a joke; there are only about a hundred kilometers between the cities; an experienced driver will take you there in an hour and a half. A taxi will cost 270-330 zlotys (60-70 euros). The main thing is not to leave Zakopane too quickly! Even in summer you can live here peacefully for a whole week, and even in winter, when you’re working ski resorts- stay for at least a month.
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