The average train between Zakopane and Hel takes 12h 9m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Zakopane to Hel. 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 3 times a day between Zakopane and Hel. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zakopane is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Hel at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zakopane to Hel. However, there are services departing from Zakopane station and arriving at Hel station via Gdynia Glowna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
Zakopane to Hel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Zakopane station.
Zakopane to Hel train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Hel station.
The distance between Zakopane and Hel is 595.4 km. The road distance is 846 km.
You can take a train from Zakopane to Hel via Gdynia Glowna in around 10h 11m.