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

The cheapest way to get from Zakopane to Borovets is to train and fly and bus which costs $45 - $240 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zakopane to Borovets is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 51m and costs $45 - $240.

How far is it from Zakopane to Borovets?

The distance between Zakopane and Borovets is 1080 km. The road distance is 1141.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zakopane to Borovets without a car is to bus and train and shuttle which takes 22h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Zakopane to Borovets, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Zakopane and Borovets?

Borovets is 1h ahead of Zakopane. It is currently 7:46 PM in Zakopane and 8:46 PM in Borovets.

Can I drive from Zakopane to Borovets?

Yes, the driving distance between Zakopane to Borovets is 1141 km. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Zakopane to Borovets.

Where can I stay near Borovets?

There are 536+ hotels available in Borovets.

Zakopane to Borovets - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Zakopane to Borovets by train, plane, bus, shuttle, 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 to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly, bus
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1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glowny
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KRK - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
8h 51m
$49–240
Bus, train, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Zakopane, Bus station to Poprad
2. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to KosiceRe / ...
3. Take the bus from Košice to Niš Hotal Ambasador
4. Take a shuttle bus from Niš to Sofia Airport
5. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
22h 22m
Drive 1,141.2 km
1. Drive from Zakopane to Borovets1,141.2 km
13h
$180–260
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Nowy Targ, Bus Station to Budapest Airport
2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest Airport to Beograd Centar
3. Take a shuttle bus from Beograd Centar to Sofia Airport
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
22h 59m
Bus, train to Košice International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Zakopane, Bus station to Poprad
2. Take the train from Poprad-Tatry to Kosice
3. Fly from Košice International Airport (KSC) to Sofia Airport (SOF)KSC - SOF
4. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
14h 10m
$113–386
Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Zakopane to Budapest
2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BUD - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Borovets Bus Stop
11h 49m
$120–267
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Trstena to KralovanyRe
2. Take the train from Kralovany to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica42 / ...
3. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Simmering
4. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal to Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station
5. Take the taxi from Sofia Knyaginya Maria Luiza Station to Borovets
24h 30m
$135–160

John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,080.5 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Zakopane, Poland and Borovets, Sofia, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Zakopane to Borovets. However, you can take the train to Krakow Glowny, take the line 33379 train to Krakow Lotnisko, walk to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), walk to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, then take the bus to Borovets Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zakopane, Bus station to Borovets Bus Stop via Poprad, Poprad-Tatry, Kosice, Košice, Niš Hotal Ambasador, Trg kralja Milana, Most Mladosti, Niš, Sofia Airport, and Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop in around 22h 22m.

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