The average train between Vienna and Zakopane takes 10h 18m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Zakopane. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Zakopane at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Zakopane station via Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Vienna to Zakopane train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Zakopane train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zakopane station.
Book your Vienna to Zakopane train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Vienna and Zakopane is 288.9 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Zakopane via Krakow Glowny in around 8h 14m.