The average train between Ełk and Zakopane takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 8h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Ełk 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 4 times a day between Ełk and Zakopane. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ełk is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Zakopane at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ełk to Zakopane? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Ełk station and arriving at Zakopane station via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
Ełk to Zakopane train services, operated by Polregio, depart from Elk station.
Ełk to Zakopane train services, operated by Polregio, arrive at Zakopane station.
Book your Ełk to Zakopane train tickets online with Polregio and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Ełk and Zakopane is 530.5 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Elk to Zakopane via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and Warszawa Centralna in around 8h 44m.