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PKP station Zakopane

From the Zakopane railway station, you can get to the most popular destinations, such as: Nowy Targ, Krakow, Poronin, Chabowka, Maków Podhalański, Sucha Beskidzka, Kalwaria Zebrzydowska, Warsaw, Gdańsk, Sopot

Information about Zakopane railway station

Zakopane railway station is a key point for travellers visiting this picturesque town in Poland. You can check the current departure timetable and any delays in real time in the PolishTrains search engine. The most popular destination is Kraków, which accounts for 43% of all journeys from this station.

Zakopane, known as Poland's winter capital, attracts tourists all year round thanks to attractions such as Kościół Miłosierdzia Bożego, Muzeum Oscypka and ILUZJA PARK ZAKOPANE. The railway station is well connected to the rest of the country, offering diverse travel destinations.

Travellers can choose from various train types, such as TLK, which accounts for 40% of all connections, with tickets from PLN 20, or IC Intercity, which has a 33% share and prices from PLN 23. The basic difference is comfort and speed, because Pendolino and Express InterCity travel faster than TLK, and you can buy a ticket for your chosen train type online on PolishTrains. The fastest trains, like Express InterCity, offer a comfortable journey to Warsaw in 4 hours and 59 minutes.

Besides Kraków, popular destinations are Warsaw (30% share) with prices from PLN 54 and Gdańsk, which although less popular (2% share), offers a journey in 7 hours and 34 minutes. Zakopane also attracts travellers to cities such as Gdynia, Poznań and Wrocław.

Ticket purchases for journeys from Zakopane are most commonly made 2–4 weeks in advance (33% of purchases), allowing an average price of PLN 76. December is peak month for ticket sales, which is linked to the holiday period and winter tourist season.

The station offers numerous facilities, such as Wi-Fi, ticket machines, cash machine and taxi rank, making travel convenient and comfortable. Tickets can be purchased both online and at traditional ticket offices.

Key information

225
destinations
~PLN 49
average ticket price
43%
journeys to Kraków
Kraków
top destination
12:00–16:00
peak hours

Station amenities

  • Ticket machines
  • WC / toilets
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Bicycle racks
  • Cash machine
  • Taxi rank
  • Bus stop
  • Accessibility for people with disabilities: full

TOP 10 connections from Zakopane

Destinations ranked according to actual ticket sales.

#1Kraków
KrakówTLK / IC / EIC · 1h 56min42.7% of travellers
from PLN 20
#2Warszawa
WarsawTLK / EIC / IC · 4h 45min30.2% of travellers
from PLN 54
#3Gdańsk
GdańskTLK / EIC / IC · 7h 34min2.3% of travellers
from PLN 68
#4Gdynia
GdyniaTLK / EIC / EIP · 8h 00min1.4% of travellers
from PLN 69
#5Poznań
PoznańIC / TLK · 7h 02min1.4% of travellers
from PLN 49
#6Łódź
ŁódźIC / TLK · 5h 30min1.4% of travellers
from PLN 49
#7Wrocław
WrocławIC / TLK · 5h 22min1.3% of travellers
from PLN 41
#8Katowice
KatowiceTLK / IC / PR · 5h 13min1.0% of travellers
from PLN 30
#9Ciechanów
CiechanówTLK · 6h 03min0.8% of travellers
from PLN 59
#10Bydgoszcz
BydgoszczIC / TLK · 8h 40min0.8% of travellers
from PLN 48

Where to eat near the station

Restaurants, cafés and bars within walking distance of the station.

  • Smash Point Burger, okolice dworca Zakopane
    • 467 m from the station · 6 min walk
    • Mon–Fri closed · Sat–Sun 15–1
    💡 Relaxed atmosphere
  • LA MANO Speciality Coffee & More, okolice dworca Zakopane
    • 1177 m from station · 15 mins walk
    • Mon–Fri 9–18 · Sat–Sun 9–19
    💡 Good place to work on a laptop
  • Kawiarnia Filiżanki, okolice dworca Zakopane
    Kawiarnia FiliżankiBreakfast restaurant
    • 1204 m from the station · 15 min walk
    • daily 8–18
    💡 Intimate breakfast spot
  • Słodka Spiżarnia, okolice dworca Zakopane
    • 1433 m from the station · 18 min walk
    • daily 10–19
    💡 A fashionable and quiet place
  • Restauracja Czerwone Korale, okolice dworca Zakopane
    • 1653 m from station · 21 mins walk
    • daily 8–10, 13–21
    💡 Large selection of teas and beers
  • SoGastro pizza Zakopane, okolice dworca Zakopane
    • 1664 m from the station · 21 min walk
    • Mon–Fri 12–00:30 · Sat–Sun 12–02:30
    💡 A fashionable and quiet place

Station traffic schedule

Average daytime footfall (Google data).

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Busiest times at the station: 12:00–16:00. Quietest: 5:00–6:00, 22:00.
SKIP THE QUEUE
With an online ticket you go straight to the platform
Regardless of the time and crowds at the station, with a ticket purchased on PolishTrains you only need to be there 5 minutes before departure. During peak hours (12:00–16:00) the queue at the ticket office can reach 20 minutes.
Buy ticket online ›
With an online ticket
5 min before departure
At the ticket office off-peak
10–15 min buffer
At the ticket office at peak time
20+ min buffer

Shops near the station

Last-minute shopping before your journey.

Attractions near the station

Within walking distance of the platform.

Kościół Miłosierdzia Bożego w Zakopanem, atrakcja w pobliżu dworca Zakopane
Kościół Miłosierdzia Bożego in Zakopane
Kościół Miłosierdzia Bożego in Zakopane is a place of religious worship. Worth visiting for its architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
342 m from station · 4 mins walk
Muzeum Oscypka, atrakcja w pobliżu dworca Zakopane
Muzeum Oscypka
Muzeum Oscypka is a place where you can learn about the history and production process of oscypka. It is worth visiting for live performances and tastings.
602 m from the station · 8 min walk
Sanktuarium Najświętszej Rodziny w Zakopanem, atrakcja w pobliżu dworca Zakopane
Sanctuary of the Holy Family in Zakopane
The Sanctuary of the Holy Family in Zakopane is an important pilgrimage site. It is worth visiting for its historical significance and architectural beauty.
1022 m from the station · 13 min walk
ILUZJA PARK ZAKOPANE, atrakcja w pobliżu dworca Zakopane
ILUZJA PARK ZAKOPANE
ILUZJA PARK ZAKOPANE is a tourist attraction with interactive exhibitions. It is worth visiting for entertainment and education.
1085 m from the station · 14 min walk
Muzeum Tatrzańskie gmach główny, atrakcja w pobliżu dworca Zakopane
Tatrzańskie Museum main building
Tatrzańskie Museum main building is a place showcasing the history and culture of the Tatras. It is worth visiting for exhibitions and live performances.
1112 m from the station · 14 min walk
Kościół MB Częstochowskiej w Zakopanem, atrakcja w pobliżu dworca Zakopane
Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Zakopane
The Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa in Zakopane is a historic Catholic church. It is worth visiting for its architecture and atmosphere.
1281 m from the station · 16 mins walk

Which trains serve the station

Breakdown of train types from actual sales.

40% TLK33% IC18% EIC
TLK
from PLN 20 · Warsaw 7h 09min
IC Intercity
from PLN 23 · Warsaw 6h 27min
Express InterCity
from PLN 33 · Warsaw 4h 59min
EIP Pendolino
from PLN 49 · Warsaw 4h 53min
PolRegio
from PLN 7
Travel time to Warsaw: TLK 7h 09min · IC 6h 27min · EIC 4h 59min. Cheapest tickets from PLN 7 (PolRegio), TLK from PLN 20.

Hotels near the station

The nearest accommodation. Clicking takes you to Booking.com.

Apartamenty INTERDOM, hotel blisko dworca Zakopane
  • 979 m from the station · 12 min walk
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets are allowed
from PLN 450 / night
Book on Booking.com
Apartamenty Krupówki 24, hotel blisko dworca Zakopane
  • 1002 m from the station · 13 min walk
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets are allowed
from PLN 1204 / night
Book on Booking.com
Top Hostel Pokoje Gościnne, hotel blisko dworca Zakopane
  • 1013 m from station · 13 min walk
  • Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets are allowed
  • Street parking
from PLN 244 / night
Book on Booking.com
My Mountain View - 50 m od Krupówek, hotel blisko dworca Zakopane
  • 1084 m from station · 14 min walk
  • Private bathroom
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets are allowed
  • Air conditioning
from PLN 333 / night
Book on Booking.com

Frequently asked questions

Location of the Station

Train station in Zakopane - Key information

Opening hours of the station

4:30 - 23:30

Address of the station

34-500 Zakopane

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