The average train between Żary and Zakopane takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Żary 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 Żary and Zakopane. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Żary is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Zakopane at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Legnica and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Żary 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 Żary to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Zary station and arriving at Zakopane station via Legnica station, Wroclaw Glowny station and Krakow Glowny station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Żary to Zakopane train services, operated by Koleje Dolnośląskie, depart from Zary station.
Żary to Zakopane train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Zakopane station.
The distance between Żary and Zakopane is 428.6 km. The road distance is 525 km.
You can take a train from Zary to Zakopane via Legnica, Wroclaw Glowny, and Krakow Glowny in around 8h 31m.