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

The cheapest way to get from Hel to Zakopane is to bus which costs 220 zł - 400 zł and takes 16h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hel to Zakopane is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 4h 6m and costs 600 zł - 1 900 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Hel and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct bus from Hel to Zakopane station. However, there are services departing from Hel and arriving at Zakopane, Bus station via Wladyslawowo, Bus station and Gdynia, Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Hel and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct train from Hel to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Hel and arriving at Zakopane via Gdynia Glowna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Hel to Zakopane?

The distance between Hel and Zakopane is 759 km. The road distance is 768.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hel to Zakopane without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs 500 zł - 1 300 zł.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Hel to Zakopane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hel to Zakopane bus from?

Hel to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gdynia, Bus station.

Where do I catch the Hel to Zakopane train from?

Hel to Zakopane train services, operated by Polregio, depart from Hel station.

Train or bus from Hel to Zakopane?

The best way to get from Hel to Zakopane is to train which takes 10h and costs 500 zł - 1 300 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 220 zł - 400 zł and takes 16h 29m.

Where does the Hel to Zakopane bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hel to Zakopane train arrive?

Hel to Zakopane train services, operated by Polregio, arrive at Gdynia Glowna station.

Can I drive from Hel to Zakopane?

Yes, the driving distance between Hel to Zakopane is 769 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Hel to Zakopane.

Where can I stay near Zakopane?

There are 6534+ hotels available in Zakopane.

Hel to Zakopane - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Hel to Zakopane by taxi, plane, car, train, bus, 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.

Taxi, fly to Poprad-Tatry Airport, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Hel to Gdansk-Airport-GDNtaxi
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)plane GDN - TAT
3. Drive from Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) to Zakopanecar
4h 6m
zł 626–1,833
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gdynia, Bus station to Zakopane, Bus stationbus N1390 / ...
16h 29m
zł 228–399
Train
1. Take the train from Hel to Gdynia Glownatrain R
2. Take the train from Gdynia Glowna to Zakopanetrain Eip / ...
10h
zł 538–1,207
Drive 768.9 km
1. Drive from Hel to Zakopanecar 768.9 km
7h 58m
zł 413–597
Taxi, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the taxi from Hel to Gdansk-Airport-GDNtaxi
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane GDN - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain
7h 2m
zł 619–1,073
Taxi, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Hel to Gdansk-Airport-GDNtaxi
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane GDN - BUD
3. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Zakopaneshuttle
9h 52m
zł 775–1,357
Taxi, fly to Košice International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the taxi from Hel to Gdansk-Airport-GDNtaxi
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Košice International Airport (KSC)plane GDN - KSC
3. Take the train from Kosice to Poprad-Tatrytrain
4. Take the bus from Poprad AS to Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja Dolnebus
10h 49m
zł 734–1,637
Taxi, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Hel to Gdansk-Airport-GDNtaxi
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane GDN - WAW
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Zakopanetrain
8h 9m
zł 869–1,631
Taxi, fly to Katowice International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Hel to Gdansk-Airport-GDNtaxi
2. Fly from Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane GDN - KTW
3. Take the train from Katowice to Krakow Glownytrain
4. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain
9h 47m
zł 712–1,105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hel to Krakow Glownytrain Eic
2. Take the bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Zakopane ZDAbus K1
10h 49m
zł 491–1,063

Hel to Zakopane by train

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Distance: 759.3 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Hel, Pomerania, Poland and Zakopane, Poland?

You can take a train from Hel to Zakopane via Gdynia Glowna in around 10h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gdynia, Bus station to Zakopane, Bus station twice daily. Tickets cost zł 210–370 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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