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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Zakopane to Balice is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs 60 zł - 90 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Zakopane and Balice?

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

Is there a direct train between Zakopane and Balice?

No, there is no direct train from Zakopane to Balice. However, there are services departing from Zakopane and arriving at Krakow Lotnisko via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Zakopane to Balice?

The distance between Zakopane and Balice is 120 km. The road distance is 115.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zakopane to Balice without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs 40 zł - 75 zł.

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

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

Where do I catch the Zakopane to Balice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zakopane to Balice train from?

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

Train or bus from Zakopane to Balice?

The best way to get from Zakopane to Balice is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs 40 zł - 75 zł. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 35 zł - 130 zł and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Zakopane to Balice bus arrive?

Zakopane to Balice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport station.

Where does the Zakopane to Balice train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zakopane to Balice?

Yes, the driving distance between Zakopane to Balice is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Zakopane to Balice.

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

Book your Zakopane to Balice bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Balice?

There are 4966+ hotels available in Balice.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Zakopane to Balice 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 Zakopane, Bus station to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport1364 / ...
2h 30m
zł 40–75
Bus via Jubilat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zakopane ZDA to JubilatK1
2h 35m
zł 25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow GlownyIc / ...
3h 2m
zł 35–127
Drive 115.3 km
1. Drive from Zakopane to Balice115.3 km
1h 27m
zł 62–89
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zakopane to Balice115.3 km
1h 27m
zł 380–460

Zakopane to Balice by bus

49Weekly Buses

2h 30mAverage Duration

zł 40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 120.4 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zakopane, Bus station to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 40–75 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, PKP Intercity operates a train from Zakopane to Krakow Glowny every 3 hours. Tickets cost zł 115 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Two other operators also service this route.

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