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 28 zł - 40 zł and takes 3h 4m.

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 29m 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 20m.

How far is it from Zakopane to Balice?

The distance between Zakopane and Balice is 147 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 train which takes 2h 11m and costs 35 zł - 100 zł.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Zakopane to Balice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakopane to Balice bus from?

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

Train or bus from Zakopane to Balice?

The best way to get from Zakopane to Balice is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs 35 zł - 100 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30 zł - 55 zł and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Zakopane to Balice bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zakopane to Balice?

Yes, the driving distance between Zakopane to Balice is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m 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 5113+ 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 train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain Eip / ...
2h 11m
zł 39–100
Bus via Jubilat
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zakopane ZDA to Jubilatbus K1
3h 4m
zł 28–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zakopane, Bus station to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airportbus N1362 / ...
2h 20m
zł 30–55
Drive 115.3 km
1. Drive from Zakopane to Balicecar 115.3 km
1h 29m
zł 61–88
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zakopane to Balicetaxi 115.3 km
1h 29m
zł 380–460

Zakopane to Balice by train and bus

72Weekly Services

2h 11mAverage Duration

zł 39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.6 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

PKP Intercity operates a train from Zakopane to Krakow Glowny every 3 hours. Tickets cost zł 35–65 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Koleje Małopolskie also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zakopane, Bus station to Krakow, Krakow-Balice Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 30–55 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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