Spyrkówka | PolishTrains
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. Where is the station and how do you get from there to the track or the town centre?
At a glance
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
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?
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. 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.
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
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Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Krakow the journey takes approximately 2 hours, and from Warsaw around 5 hours. You can book tickets on PolishTrains up to 30 days in advance, and it is worth checking current connections before you travel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From Krakow the journey takes approximately 2 hours, and from Warsaw around 5 hours. You can book tickets on PolishTrains up to 30 days in advance, and it is worth checking current connections before you travel.