PKP Zakopane – Warsaw Central. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Zakopane – Warsaw Central route are served by, among others, IC. The first train departs at 07:00 from the Zakopane railway station at 34-500 Zakopane. The last train to Warsaw Central departs at 21:16. Other trains also run on the Zakopane – Warsaw Central route: TLK, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Warsaw Central station on Aleje Jerozolimskie 54, Warszawa street.
Zakopane Warsaw Central
Zakopane Warsaw Central
This guide collects practical information about the connection from [Zakopane](##BRAK## to [Warsaw Central](##BRAK## timetable, prices, discounts and route details. When planning this journey, it is worth remembering that not every service follows the same route and not every one takes the same length of time. The choice of a specific train also determines whether you need to change trains. Below you will find details about journey time, train types and ticket prices.
Train timetable Zakopane – Warsaw Central
A journey from Zakopane to Warsaw Central takes from over four hours to over twelve hours, depending on the chosen service. On some services you do not need to change trains, on others a train change en route is necessary.
Before departure, you can find the timetable for the Zakopane – Warsaw Central route on PolishTrains after selecting your travel date. It shows both non-stop services and those going through an intermediate station.
Which trains run from Zakopane to Warsaw?
From Zakopane station, TLK trains most often depart, accounting for 40 per cent of services. Intercity accounts for 33 per cent, and Express InterCity for 18 per cent of journeys from the station.
TLK usually means a lower ticket price, but a longer journey time. Express InterCity reduces travel time, but costs more than standard Intercity.
Ticket prices for trains Zakopane – Warsaw Central
The price range for this route is considerable: a standard ticket usually costs from around PLN 75 to around PLN 190. The purchase date has the greatest impact on the final amount, because the later you buy your ticket, the lower your chances of finding a lower price on your chosen train.
Buying a ticket just before departure stresses many passengers, but by phone it takes less time on PolishTrains than queuing at a station ticket office. The amount shown when selecting a service is already final; nothing is added during payment.
Discounts and concessions on the Zakopane – Warsaw Central route
Statutory concession is available to, among others, students and pensioners travelling on the basis of the appropriate document. A pensioner discount must be selected in the purchase form on PolishTrains before adding the ticket to your basket, so the price is recalculated automatically.
Route and stops on PKP connections Zakopane – Warsaw Central
Trains on this route may pass through [Kraków Główny](##BRAK## Zawiercie or Poznań Główny, depending on the chosen service and direction of travel. Lack of time to visit a ticket office is no obstacle – you can order a ticket for this route on PolishTrains by providing only your email address, without registration.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Zakopane – Warsaw Central?
Buy a ticket to Warsaw Central 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 - Warsaw Central ticket online with PolishTrains. Conveniently and securely. You'll receive your purchased ticket via email and phone as a PDF e-ticket.