PKP Zakopane – Kielce. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Zakopane – Kielce route are served by, among others, IC. The first train departs at 07:00 from the Zakopane railway station. The last train to Kielce departs at 17:21. Other trains also run on the Zakopane – Kielce route: EIP Pendolino, TLK, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at Kielce.
Zakopane Kielce
Zakopane Kielce
Information about the Zakopane - Kielce Główne connection
On the Zakopane - Kielce Główne route, passengers can choose between several train categories, including IC, TLK and EIC; some services require a change at Kraków Główny station, while others run without a change. The fastest option takes over four hours, while the longest services take from over four hours to over six hours.
Standard ticket prices on this route usually range from around PLN 35 to around PLN 85, while the final amount you pay depends mainly on the purchase date. Buying a seat at the last minute more often means paying amounts at the higher end of this range. On PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu), you can choose the travel date and check the timetable and current price.
Among passengers departing from Zakopane, 33 per cent buy a ticket two to four weeks before departure, while 28 per cent only decide to buy one one to three days before travel. The most tickets from Zakopane station are sold in December, which is connected with the winter season in the Tatras. Anyone planning a journey during this period can select a discount and complete payment by BLIK on PolishTrains (polishtrains.eu), and the ticket will be sent to their phone in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Zakopane – Kielce?
Buy a ticket to Kielce in advance. Even if you're not sure about the departure date and time, you can always refund or rebook for a different date. Check if you're eligible for PKP discounts, the most popular of which are for children, teenagers, students, and seniors.
Buy your Zakopane - Kielce ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.