How much is the bus ticket from Zakopane to Krakow?

The cheapest bus tickets from Zakopane to Krakow start from $13. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Zakopane to Krakow?

The average bus travel time from Zakopane to Krakow is 2h 14m, covering a distance of 86 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Zakopane to Krakow route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , MAXBUS , Majer Bus , Maxbus Transport Osobowy Jacek Sulka .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zakopane to Krakow?

The earliest bus departs from Zakopane to Krakow at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zakopane to Krakow?

A bus trip from Zakopane to Krakow generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Zakopane to Krakow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Majer Bus , with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zakopane to Krakow?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Majer Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Zakopane to Krakow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Majer Bus , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zakopane to Krakow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Majer Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Zakopane to Krakow from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:20pm	ul. Chramcówki	2h	11:20pm	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:05pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 55m	12:00am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:20pm	ul. Chramcówki	2h 45m	12:05am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	2h 20m	2:05am	Krakow Airport (KRK)	No tags

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:50pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	7:04pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 29m	10:44am	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	4:34pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	8:10am	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:10pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	3:24pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:00am	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	12:14pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	2:39pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	8:10am	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	2:14pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	8:54pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	2:50pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	5:04pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	8:10am	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:45am	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 44m	9:29am	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	2:14pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	5:44pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	8:10am	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:00pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	2:14pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	8:54pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	12:25pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	2:39pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	9:05am	ul. Chramcówki	2h 15m	11:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	3:59pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	7:44am	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	2:14pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	9:05am	ul. Chramcówki	2h 15m	11:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Zakopane to Krakow on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	2:39pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	ul. Chramcówki	1h 50m	1:35am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:40pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	8:54pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	4:50pm	DA, ul. Chramcówki 35	2h 14m	7:04pm	DA 'MDA', ul. Bosacka 18, stan. G18-G19	No tags
Bus	8:10am	ul. Chramcówki	2h 10m	10:20am	Kraków MDA Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go 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 $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

86 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $41	Average Duration2h 14m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $13	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zakopane and Krakow?

Stops in Zakopane

A
ul. Chramcówki
Chramcówki 35, Zakopane, Poland
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B
Zakopane autobusové nádraží
rondo Armii Krajowej, Zakopane, Poland

Stops in Krakow

A
Kraków MDA Bus Station
Bosacka 18, 31-505 Kraków-Śródmieście, Poland
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B
Krakow Airport
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C
Cracovie
ulica Pawia, 31-154 Cracow, Poland
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D
Stacja Benzynowa
Pasternik 74, Kraków, Poland
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E
Stacja paliw BP
Josepha Conrada 81, Kraków, Poland
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F
Plac Inwalidow
Plac Inwalidów, 31-154 Kraków, Poland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,456 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

MAXBUS

4/518 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness5

Wifi1.7

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.

July 31, 2024

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

Tom R.

September 10, 2022

Maxbus Transport Osobowy Jacek Sulka

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zakopane to Krakow by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Zakopane to Krakow?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zakopane to Krakow start from $13. The average price for this route is around $14. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Zakopane to Krakow?
The average bus travel time from Zakopane to Krakow is 2h 14m, covering a distance of 86 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Zakopane to Krakow route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, MAXBUS, Majer Bus, Maxbus Transport Osobowy Jacek Sulka.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zakopane to Krakow?
The earliest bus departs from Zakopane to Krakow at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zakopane to Krakow?
A bus trip from Zakopane to Krakow generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Zakopane to Krakow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Majer Bus, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zakopane to Krakow?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Majer Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Zakopane to Krakow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Majer Bus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zakopane to Krakow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Majer Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-25

$12

11-26

$13

Today

$12

11-28

$8

11-29

$8

11-30

$8

12-01

$8

12-02

$8

The cheapest trip from Zakopane to Krakow was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $8

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 $8 to $29 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 $8 which is on 2025-11-29.