The average train between Zakopane and Żywiec takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Zakopane to Żywiec. 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 once daily between Zakopane and Żywiec. The earliest departure is at 1:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zakopane is at 2:59 PM which arrives into Żywiec at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zakopane to Żywiec. However, there are services departing from Zakopane station and arriving at Żywiec station via Bielsko Biala Glowna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Zakopane to Żywiec train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Zakopane station.
Zakopane to Żywiec train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bielsko Biala Glowna station.
The distance between Zakopane and Żywiec is 69.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
PKP Intercity operates a train from Zakopane to Bielsko Biala Glowna twice daily. Tickets cost zł 100–380 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Koleje Śląskie also services this route 4 times a week.
