How far is Krakow from Zakopane by coach?

The distance between Zakopane and Krakow by coach is approximately 53 miles (86 km).

Is there a way to reach Krakow from Zakopane without a car?

The best way to go from Zakopane to Krakow without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Zakopane to Krakow from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zakopane to Krakow on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:20	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	16:34	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	01:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:45	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 44m	09:29	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	20:05	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	22:19	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	09:05	ul. Chramcówki	2h 15m	11:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Zakopane to Krakow on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:15	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 29m	10:44	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	01:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	04:30	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	06:44	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	09:00	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	11:14	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	09:05	ul. Chramcówki	2h 15m	11:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Zakopane to Krakow on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 19m	09:29	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	01:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	13:45	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	15:59	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	12:25	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	14:39	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	08:10	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Zakopane to Krakow on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:30	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	07:44	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	01:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	14:20	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	16:34	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	10:00	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	12:14	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	08:10	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Zakopane to Krakow on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:50	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	19:04	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	01:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	13:45	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	15:59	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	07:10	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 19m	09:29	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	08:10	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Zakopane to Krakow on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	17:44	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	01:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	14:20	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	16:34	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	05:30	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	07:44	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	08:10	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Zakopane to Krakow on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:50	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	19:04	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	01:35	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:10	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 19m	09:29	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	13:45	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	15:59	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	08:10	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:45 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Zakopane to Krakow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Krakow. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

53 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£7 - £23	Average duration2h 14m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £7	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,358 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Majer Bus

4.5/520 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Customers appreciate the ease of ticket purchase and found the ride comfortable. They expressed satisfaction with a peaceful trip, indicating they would use this service again.

MAJER BUS Zakopane Krakow recent customer reviews

Everything was OK. We had peaceful trip.

Maria Z.

31 July 2024

Easy ticket purchase. Comfortable ride. I would use this service again.

Tom R.

10 September 2022

MAXBUS

4/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness5

WiFi1.7

Maxbus Transport Osobowy Jacek Sulka

PL Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Zakopane and Krakow?

Stops in Zakopane

A - ul. Chramcówki

B - Zakopane autobusové nádraží

Stops in Krakow

A - Krakow Airport

B - Kraków MDA Bus Station

C - Cracovie

D - Stacja Benzynowa

E - Stacja paliw BP

F - Plac Inwalidow

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zakopane to Krakow

How far is Krakow from Zakopane by coach?
The distance between Zakopane and Krakow by coach is approximately 53 miles (86 km).
Is there a way to reach Krakow from Zakopane without a car?
The best way to go from Zakopane to Krakow without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£7

17/11

£5

Today

£5

19/11

£5

20/11

£5

21/11

£5

22/11

£5

23/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Zakopane to Krakow was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zakopane to Krakow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £16 for a bus ticket from Zakopane to Krakow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2025-11-19.