How to get to Zakopane from Krakow Balice Airport?
KRAKOW BALICE AIRPORT the second largest airport in Poland after Okecie airport in Warsaw - is located 110km from Zakopane (11km from Krakow). The airport serves over 100 connections to over 30 countries and is the first choice airport for anyone planning a stay in Zakopane.
The cheapest way to get to Zakopane and vicinity from Krakow Balice Airport is to take a fast train from the Balice airport directly to the railway station in the city centre which takes about 15 minutes. It starts off directly from the platform situated some 200 metres from the passenger terminal. The fare is approximately 1,5 Euro. Next to the railway station in Krakow you will find a bus station with frequently bus connection with Zakopane as well as Bialka Tatrzanska. We recommend the buses belong to the Szwagropol company. The fare is approximately 8 Euro. It takes more than two hours to get by bus to Zakopane. It is also possible to go to Zakopane from Krakow by train. EIC Tatry is the fastest (2.30) and the most expensive (15 EUR), IC and TLK trains travel nearly 3 hours but cost less than 10 Euro. I do recommend to take a train instead of a bus during the very high season - New Year period, winter holidays, long weekend in May (1-3) and summer holidays because of the traffic on the roads.
The most convenient way to get from Krakow Balice airport (or from Krakow itself) to Zakopane, Koscielisko or Bialka Tatrzanska is to rent a car at the airport (check here ) or order a private taxi or minibus. There are many possibilities, but I recommend two proven options:
- Option 1: transfers organized by the Zakopane-based company Wojtanowski, with which I have been cooperating for over 20 (!) years. To order a transfer, simply send a message to transfers(@)discoverzakopane.com and provide the date and time of arrival, flight number, number of people and destination address
- Option 2: ordering a transfer via booking.com - complete the form and check the price >>
During high season, the journey to the airport in Krakow or Katowice from Zakopane and surrounding villages may be up to 2 or 3 hours longer than normal. Keep this in mind when purchasing a bus ticket or booking a transfer!
Barbara
How to get to Zakopane from Katowice Pyrzowice Airport?
KATOWICE PYRZOWICE AIRPORT is located 200 km from Zakopane and is the fourth largest airport in Poland. The airport serves over 60 connections and usually is the second choice airport for anyone planning a stay in Zakopane.
The cheapest way to get to Zakopane from Katowice Pyrzowice Airport is to take a Flixbus to Zakopane. Unfortunately currently (November 2023) there is only one transfer at 2.50 p.m. (planned arrival in Zakopane at 7.15 p.m.), but it does not run every day. The other option is to take a Flixbus or other bus to Katowice Bus Station or Krakow Bus Station and then another bus to Zakopane.
The most convenient way to get from Katowice Pyrzowice airport to Zakopane, Koscielisko or Bialka Tatrzanska is to rent a car at the airport (check here )or to order a private taxi or minibus. There are many possibilities, but I recommend two proven options:
- Option 1: transfers organized by the Zakopane-based company Wojtanowski, with which I have been cooperating for over 20 (!) years. To order a transfer, simply send a message to transfers(@)discoverzakopane.com and provide the date and time of arrival, flight number, number of people and destination address
- Option 2: ordering a transfer via booking.com - complete the form and check the price >>
How to get to Zakopane from Slovak Poprad Tatry Airport?
POPRAD TATRY AIRPORT is located closest to Zakopane (70km) but it is the smallest airport and only serves a few flights to / from London Luton, Ryga and Kiyv.
The only option to get from Poprad Tatry Airport to Zakopane and neighboring villages is to order a private transfer and I do again recommend these two options:
- Option 1: transfers organized by the Zakopane-based company Wojtanowski, with which I have been cooperating for over 20 (!) years. To order a transfer, simply send a message to transfers(@)discoverzakopane.com and provide the date and time of arrival, flight number, number of people and destination address
- Option 2: ordering a transfer via booking.com - complete the form and check the price >>
How to get to Zakopane from Chopin Airport in Warsaw?
WARSAW CHOPIN AIRPORT, the biggest airport in Poland, is located 400km from Zakopane.
The best option to get from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Zakopane is to take a train to Warszawa-Centralna station and then catch one of the four direct train to Zakopane or train to Krakow Glowny station.
