The average train between Lyon and Zakopane takes 37h 46m and the fastest train takes 32h. There is at least one train per day from Lyon to Zakopane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Lyon and Zakopane. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 11:38 AM which arrives into Zakopane at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 37h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h • 5 changes
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42h 24m • 5 changes
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32h • 5 changes
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42h 24m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Zakopane station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 46m.
Lyon to Zakopane train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Zakopane train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zakopane station.
Book your Lyon to Zakopane train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Lyon and Zakopane is 1,198.3 km. The road distance is 1,931 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zakopane via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Krakow Glowny in around 23h 10m.