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Holidays in the Tatra Mountains - how to get to Zakopane from the provisional railway station

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Q: Where exactly was Spyrkowka station located?

Spyrkowka station was situated at **Chycow Potok Street** on the outskirts of Zakopane, approximately 1.5 km from the main PKP Zakopane station on Chramcowki Street. It operated seasonally in 2022 and 2023 as a **temporary stop** during the main station's renovation.

Q: Is Spyrkowka station still open?

No, Spyrkowka station is **no longer in operation**. The Transport Hub at the main PKP Zakopane station opened on 23 September 2023, and from December 2024 all trains serve the main station exclusively.

Q: How could you get from Spyrkowka to Zakopane town centre?

You could take a **local bus in just a few minutes** or a taxi in around ten to fifteen minutes. There was a car park with taxi and minibus stands in front of the station, and local buses also served the trailheads.

Q: What facilities were available at Spyrkowka station?

During its operation, the station had **ticket offices, ticket vending machines**, a waiting room, toilets and signage. In the summer season, PKP Intercity mobile information staff were also present.

Q: How can I travel by train to Zakopane from Kraków or Warsaw?

The journey from Kraków to Zakopane takes **approximately 2 hours**, and from Warsaw approximately 5 hours. **You can buy tickets on PolishTrains** up to 30 days before travel, and it is worth checking the current connections before setting off.

Q: Where can I check the current timetable for trains to Zakopane after the changes at the station?

You can check the current timetable to Zakopane in the PolishTrains search engine. Since December 2024, all trains have been running to the main PKP Zakopane railway station at Chramcówki 35, rather than to the temporary Spyrkówka station.

Q: When should I travel to Zakopane to avoid the crowds?

Zakopane tends to be least crowded outside the summer and winter seasons, that is, in the transitional months such as May or October. You can check and book dates and available connections in advance in the PolishTrains search engine.

Published 2026/07/03

The long-awaited train service to Zakopane is back for the holidays! However, the trains do not stop at the station in the centre, but in Zakopane's Spyrkówka. You can buy tickets for the Kraków–Zakopane route on PolishTrains without creating an account. Where is the station and how do you get from there to the track or the town centre? Chramcówki 35, while Spyrkówka station is closed. You can check the current timetable to Zakopane after the changes at the station on PolishTrains.

At a glance

Spyrkowka was a temporary Zakopane train stop operating seasonally in 2022 and 2023
The station was located at Chycow Potok Street, about 1.5 km from the main Zakopane station
Main PKP Zakopane station reopened with a new Transport Hub on 23 September 2023
From Spyrkowka, the town centre was reachable by local bus in just a few minutes
Train journey from Krakow to Zakopane takes approximately 2 hours
Train journey from Warsaw to Zakopane takes approximately 5 hours Chramcówki 35.

Distance from the centre: Spyrkówka was approximately 1.5 km from the main PKP Zakopane railway station; getting to the centre took from several to a dozen or so minutes by bus or taxi.
Getting to the trails: from Spyrkówka, you could take a bus to Kuźnice, Kościelisko and Wielka Polana; there was a car park with taxi and minibus stands in front of the station.
Current connections: tickets to Zakopane from Kraków, Warsaw and other cities can be bought on PolishTrains up to 30 days before travel. On PolishTrains, you can buy domestic tickets up to 30 days before travel – the ticket is sent by e-mail and SMS, and 30 minutes before departure you receive an SMS reminder with a link to the ticket. By checking dates in the PolishTrains search engine in advance, it is easier to find a day with fewer tourists in Zakopane. Refund and exchange conditions depend on the carrier and fare – you can check the current rules on the PolishTrains help page.

The renovation of the railway line to Zakopane is part of the modernisation of traction to speed up communication between Cracow and the Tatra capital. The high interest in holiday connections has meant that, despite the ongoing works, the carrier is allowing trains to run. Construction work will continue at Zakopane station during the summer. For this reason, train traffic has been redirected to the temporary PKP station in Zakopane's Spyrkówka. Where is the station and how do I get to the city centre or the track from there?

Where is the Spyrkówka station located?

On PolishTrains, you can buy domestic tickets up to 30 days before travel – the ticket is sent by e-mail and SMS, and 30 minutes before departure you receive an SMS reminder with a link to the ticket. The summer railway station is located on the outskirts of Zakopane on Spyrkówka, at Chyców Potok Street. Despite the temporary nature of the station, the carrier has made every effort to ensure the comfort of travellers. By checking dates in the PolishTrains search engine in advance, it is easier to find a day with fewer tourists in Zakopane. You can check current connections from Kraków, Warsaw and many other cities on PolishTrains. Refund and exchange conditions depend on the carrier and fare – you can check the current rules on the PolishTrains help page. At Spyrkówka , there are ticket offices, ticket vending machines, a comfortable waiting room, toilets and clear signage. In addition, during the holiday period, i.e. from 25.06 to 31.08.2022, mobile PKP Intercity information officers are at the disposal of passengers, who will provide tourists with all the necessary information related to the journey or possibilities of getting to the centre of Zakopane. You can find the updated timetable, including the return of trains to the main station, in the PolishTrains search engine. This will help you plan your journey after the changes.

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How to get from Spyrkovka to the centre?

Spyrkówka has convenient communication with the town centre and other places where most of the trails start. We can get from here to Kuźnice, Wielka Polana or Kościelisko, among others.

In front of the station there is a large car park with parking spaces for taxis and buses. The solution was planned and implemented in consultation with the Zakopane City Council.

Thanks to the creation of the temporary station, further modernisation of the target station is possible and hiking tourists can again reach Zakopane by train.

Zakopane City Hall / Facebook

Fancy a trip to the Tatras or planning a holiday in the mountains? Check the available connections and buy a cheap ticket online at polishtrains.eu You can check current connections from Kraków, Warsaw and many other cities on PolishTrains. You can find the updated timetable, including the return of trains to the main station, in the PolishTrains search engine. This will help you plan your journey after the changes.

Marcin Lis, member of the PolishTrains team. A travel enthusiast who regularly travels by train across Poland and Europe. Analyst and marketer studying travellers’ needs and behaviour since 2017.

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Frequently asked questions

Where exactly was Spyrkowka station located?

Is Spyrkowka station still open?

How could you get from Spyrkowka to Zakopane town centre?

What facilities were available at Spyrkowka station?

How can I travel by train to Zakopane from Kraków or Warsaw?

Where can I check the current timetable for trains to Zakopane after the changes at the station?

When should I travel to Zakopane to avoid the crowds?

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