PKP Zakopane – Łódź Widzew. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Zakopane – Łódź Widzew route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 07:00 from the Zakopane railway station. The last train to Łódź Widzew departs at 19:55. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train WITKACY. The journey takes 05:37. Other trains also run on the Zakopane – Łódź Widzew route: EIP Pendolino, TLK, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at station Łódź Widzew.
Zakopane Łódź Widzew
Zakopane Łódź Widzew
Information about the Zakopane - Łódź Widzew connection
Zakopane lies at the end of the line from Podhale, while Łódź Widzew serves the metropolitan area in the centre of the country – this route connects the mountains with the region of central Poland, without a shared railway corridor. IC, TLK and EIC trains run on this route, and some services run without a change despite the distance.
You can search for the service on PolishTrains by entering Zakopane and Łódź Widzew as the travel points, which shows the train categories available on a given day next to one another. The journey from Zakopane takes over five hours, while changing at Kraków Główny or Poznań Główny can make the journey longer than a direct service. Among passengers departing from Zakopane, 40 per cent choose TLK, while Express InterCity has the smallest share of the three categories operating from the station.
You will usually pay from around PLN 50 to around PLN 100 for a ticket on this route, with the final amount depending mainly on how early it was purchased before departure. December is the peak sales period from Zakopane station, so anyone planning to travel during this period is less likely to get the lowest price in the range. It is worth confirming your seat reservation when purchasing, as on this route you can later arrange a ticket refund or exchange online through PolishTrains without visiting the station.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Zakopane – Łódź Widzew?
Buy a ticket to Łódź Widzew 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 - Łódź Widzew ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.