What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane is to train and drive which costs 200 zł - 310 zł and takes 17h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane is to fly and bus which takes 6h 58m and costs 340 zł - 1 200 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja Dolne via Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás, Miskolc Bus station and Vysoké Tatry Starý Smokovec aut.st.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Zakopane is 594 km. The road distance is 511.7 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane without a car is to bus which takes 14h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Debrecen bus station.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Zakopane?

Zakopane is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 4:34 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 3:34 PM in Zakopane.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane is 512 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane.

Where can I stay near Zakopane?

There are 6332+ hotels available in Zakopane.

Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, bus
best
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)CLJ - KRK
2. Take the bus from Jubilat to Zakopane ZDA
6h 58m
zł 340–1,176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Hajdúszoboszló
2. Take the train from Hajduszoboszlo to Miskolc TiszaiIc
3. Take the bus from Miskolc Bus station to Vysoké Tatry986
4. Take the bus from Vysoké Tatry Starý Smokovec aut.st. to Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja DolneA15
14h 31m
zł 156–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus station
2. Take the bus from Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás to Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás
3. Take the bus from Miskolc Bus station to Vysoké Tatry986
4. Take the bus from Vysoké Tatry Starý Smokovec aut.st. to Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja DolneA15
14h 22m
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Dej Calatori
2. Take the train from Dej Calatori to DebrecenIr
3. Take the train from Debrecen to Miskolc TiszaiIc
4. Take the train from Miskolc Tiszai to KosiceIc
5. Take the train from Kosice to Strba46 / ...
6. Drive from Strba to Zakopane
17h 35m
zł 209–303
Drive 511.7 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Zakopane511.7 km
7h 45m
zł 298–430
Fly to Katowice International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)CLJ - KTW
2. Take the train from Katowice to Krakow Glowny
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopane
10h 9m
zł 323–1,357
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Cluj-Napoca to BudapestEurobusways
2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to ZakopaneEurobusways
13h
zł 483–666

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) flights

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6h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 594 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Zakopane, Poland?

You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja Dolne via Debrecen, autóbusz-állomás, Miskolc, autóbusz-állomás, Miskolc Bus station, and Vysoké Tatry Starý Smokovec aut.st. in around 14h 22m.

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