How do I get from Zakopane to Kraków Główny (PKP)?

The fastest option is lines K5, EIP — about 162 min (transfers: 1). Sample weekday journey: departs 08:05, arrives 10:47.

How long does it take to get from Zakopane to Kraków Główny?

About 162 min on a weekday morning; other times of day may differ.

Where can I check current departure times?

Live departures, stop timetables and disruptions are on kursuje.pl (the kursuje.pl network): stop Zakopane: https://kursuje.pl/pkp/linia/K5/przystanek/zakopane-79020_rail_2_3; stop Kraków Główny: https://kursuje.pl/pkp/linia/EIP/przystanek/krakow-glowny-80416_rail_5_12. Plan a journey for any time in the planner: https://kursuje.pl/planer?fromId=1497571&fromName=Zakopane&toId=1497821&toName=Krak%C3%B3w%20G%C5%82%C3%B3wny. Timetables for other cities: https://kursuje.pl/

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K5 EIP

Option 1

162 minTransfers: 1For example 08:05 → 10:47

K5
towards Rabka Zaryte
08:05 → 08:28
EIP
towards Gdynia Główna
09:06 → 10:47
1. Nowy Targ
2. Kraków Główny

Sample weekday journey (16.11.2026). Check exact departure times in each stop's timetable — click its name.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Zakopane to Kraków Główny (PKP)?: The fastest option is lines K5, EIP — about 162 min (transfers: 1). Sample weekday journey: departs 08:05, arrives 10:47.
How long does it take to get from Zakopane to Kraków Główny?: About 162 min on a weekday morning; other times of day may differ.
Where can I check current departure times?: Live departures, stop timetables and disruptions are on kursuje.pl (the kursuje.pl network): stop Zakopane: https://kursuje.pl/pkp/linia/K5/przystanek/zakopane-79020_rail_2_3; stop Kraków Główny: https://kursuje.pl/pkp/linia/EIP/przystanek/krakow-glowny-80416_rail_5_12. Plan a journey for any time in the planner: https://kursuje.pl/planer?fromId=1497571&fromName=Zakopane&toId=1497821&toName=Krak%C3%B3w%20G%C5%82%C3%B3wny. Timetables for other cities: https://kursuje.pl/

Source: kursuje.pl — operator GTFS data, sample weekday 16.11.2026.

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