What is the cheapest way to get from Balice to Zakopane?

The cheapest way to get from Balice to Zakopane is to bus via Jubilat which costs 25 zł - 35 zł and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balice to Zakopane?

The fastest way to get from Balice to Zakopane is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs 60 zł - 90 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Balice and Zakopane?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport and arriving at Zakopane, Bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Balice and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct train from Balice to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Krakow Lotnisko and arriving at Zakopane via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Balice to Zakopane?

The distance between Balice and Zakopane is 120 km. The road distance is 113.2 km.

How do I travel from Balice to Zakopane without a car?

The best way to get from Balice to Zakopane without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs 45 zł - 70 zł.

How long does it take to get from Balice to Zakopane?

The bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Zakopane, Bus station takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Balice to Zakopane bus from?

Balice to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport station.

Where do I catch the Balice to Zakopane train from?

Balice to Zakopane train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train or bus from Balice to Zakopane?

The best way to get from Balice to Zakopane is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs 45 zł - 70 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 35 zł - 140 zł and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Balice to Zakopane bus arrive?

Balice to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zakopane, Bus station.

Where does the Balice to Zakopane train arrive?

Balice to Zakopane train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zakopane station.

Can I drive from Balice to Zakopane?

Yes, the driving distance between Balice to Zakopane is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Balice to Zakopane.

How do I get a bus ticket from Balice to Zakopane?

Book your Balice to Zakopane bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zakopane?

There are 6332+ hotels available in Zakopane.

Balice to Zakopane - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Balice to Zakopane by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Zakopane, Bus station1364 / ...
2h 30m
zł 45–70
Bus via Jubilat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jubilat to Zakopane ZDAK1
2h 44m
zł 26–34
Train
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to ZakopaneIc / ...
4h 11m
zł 35–132
Drive 113.2 km
1. Drive from Balice to Zakopane113.2 km
1h 28m
zł 61–88
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balice to Zakopane113.2 km
1h 28m
zł 380–450

Balice to Zakopane by bus

49Weekly Buses

2h 30mAverage Duration

zł 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.7 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Balice, Lesser Poland and Zakopane, Poland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport to Zakopane, Bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 45–70 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, PKP Intercity operates a train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopane every 3 hours. Tickets cost zł 115 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.

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