The average train between Balice and Zakopane takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Balice to Zakopane. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Balice and Zakopane. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Balice is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Zakopane at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balice to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Balice station and arriving at Zakopane station via Zakopane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Balice to Zakopane train services, operated by Koleje Małopolskie, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Balice to Zakopane train services, operated by Koleje Małopolskie, arrive at Zakopane station.
The distance between Balice and Zakopane is 88.3 km. The road distance is 145 km.
PKP Intercity operates a train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopane hourly. Tickets cost zł 90–320 and the journey takes 1h 57m.