How far is Zakopane from Budapest?

The distance between the two cities is 132 miles (212 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zakopane to Budapest?

Most of the buses traveling from Zakopane to Budapest leave from ul. Chramcówki and arrive at Népliget. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Széchenyi Baths, Shoes on the Danube Bank, Hungarian National Museum, City Városliget and Hungarian State Opera.

Bus Zakopane to Budapest from $28 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Zakopane to Budapest on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:30pm	ul. Chramcówki	8h 5m	5:35am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	ul. Chramcówki	8h 35m	6:05am	Mexikói út	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	ul. Chramcówki	12h 47m	12:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	ul. Chramcówki	12h 26m	12:25pm	Mexikói út	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	ul. Chramcówki	15h 16m	3:15pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Zakopane to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

131 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $93	Average Duration10h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $25	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Zakopane and Budapest?

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 Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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C
Budapest Airport
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D
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zakopane to Budapest by bus

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The cheapest trip from Zakopane to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $31 for a bus ticket from Zakopane to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-26.