- To Zakopane by plane
- Travel by train
- How to get to Zakopane by bus
Fans of skiing every year strive to come to a small Polish town called Zakopane. The many ski resorts, clean mountain air, historical sites and a peaceful atmosphere all attract a significant number of holidaymakers. Getting to Zakopane from Russia is quite possible if you know the main routes.
To Zakopane by plane
The most convenient and fastest way to get to Zakopane is to travel by plane. However, there is no airport in the city itself, so first you should fly to the Polish capital or Krakow. For this purpose, you can preliminarily find out information about the availability of tickets from the following carriers: Aeroflot; LOT; Brussels Airlines; S7; Belavia; Air Baltic.
Both direct and connecting flights run from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Warsaw. Travel time is on average about 2-3 hours. The cost of tickets varies from 4 to 7 thousand rubles per person one way.
If you decide to fly through Krakow, then in this case you cannot do without connections. A rather popular option is a Moscow-Krakow flight, which is offered by S7 and Lufthansa airlines. In this case, the flight connection takes place at Munich airport and its duration can vary from 6 to 15 hours. Transfers are also possible in Minsk, Zurich and Warsaw.
From other large cities in Russia, a flight to Krakow is feasible only if there are connections in Moscow, St. Petersburg or Warsaw. Once in Krakow or Warsaw, you can easily reach Zakopane using the mode of transport you prefer.
Travel by train
Using the services of Russian Railways, you can get by train from Moscow to Warsaw or Krakow. From Belorusskiy and Kurskiy railway stations, trains 013M and 009SCh run daily on the route Moscow-Warsaw. One of the trains is high-speed and arrives at the station of the Polish capital in 14 hours and 50 minutes. The cars are equipped with luxury seats, coupes and reserved seats. The minimum cost for a ticket starts at 9,500 rubles, and for a maximum price of 49,000 you can go in a soft suite.
Train 009Ш is considered a more economical option, since the ticket price ranges from 7 to 9 thousand rubles. However, in terms of time, the composition takes 5 hours longer.
As for Krakow, a trip by rail there is feasible only with a change in Grodno. Composition 077SC departs from the Belorussky railway station, and the stop in Grodno lasts approximately 6-7 hours. During this time, you need to have time to change to another train.
While in Warsaw or Krakow, you buy a ticket for any of the many trains to Zakopane and hit the road. The average cost of one ticket in one direction is 5-16 euros.
How to get to Zakopane by bus
Few tourists prefer to travel to Zakopane by bus, as this method is suitable only for those who are ready to spend several days on the road.
First you should drive to Warsaw or Krakow. This can be done in any of the above ways. Instead of using a train or plane as a means of transportation, try using the bus. Several modern buses run from Moscow to the capital of Poland, equipped with air conditioning, toilets, comfortable seating and a TV. All this is enough to make a two-day trip comfortable. A bus ticket costs 2,772 rubles, which is much cheaper than an airplane or train.
Separately, it should be noted that there is no direct bus connection between Russia and Krakow, so you will have to get to this city by other routes.
When you arrive in Warsaw at the Warszawa Dworzec Autobusowy bus station, find an electronic board that shows information about all flights to Zakopane. In case of difficulties, contact the bus station staff. Then, for 10-13 euros, buy a ticket for the nearest bus in the direction Warsaw-Zakopane. After boarding the bus, you will arrive at your final destination after 7 hours.
A significant number of buses go from Krakow to Zakopane every day and the travel time is only 2 hours, which is very convenient.
