The average train between Zakopane and Ełk takes 11h 56m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Zakopane to Ełk. 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 Zakopane and Ełk. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zakopane is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Ełk at 10:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Warszawa Centralna and take an average of 11h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zakopane to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Zakopane station and arriving at Ełk station via Warszawa Centralna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
Zakopane to Ełk train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Zakopane station.
Zakopane to Ełk train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Elk station.
Book your Zakopane to Ełk train tickets online with PKP Intercity.
The distance between Zakopane and Ełk is 530.5 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Zakopane to Elk via Warszawa Centralna and Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza in around 8h 4m.