What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zakopane?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Zakopane is to bus via Wrocław which costs 270 zł - 370 zł and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Zakopane?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Zakopane is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs 500 zł - 750 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Zakopane station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Zakopane, Bus station via Wroclaw, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Zakopane via Zgorzelec, Wroclaw Glowny and Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Dresden to Zakopane?

The distance between Dresden and Zakopane is 654 km. The road distance is 618.3 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Zakopane without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Zakopane without a car is to bus via Wrocław which takes 10h 45m and costs 270 zł - 370 zł.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Zakopane?

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Dresden to Zakopane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zakopane bus from?

Dresden to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Zakopane train from?

Dresden to Zakopane train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Zakopane?

The best way to get from Dresden to Zakopane is to bus via Wrocław which takes 10h 45m and costs 270 zł - 370 zł. Alternatively, you can train via Wrocław, which costs 360 zł - 800 zł and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Dresden to Zakopane bus arrive?

Dresden to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wroclaw, Bus Station.

Where does the Dresden to Zakopane train arrive?

Dresden to Zakopane train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Zgorzelec Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Zakopane?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Zakopane is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Dresden to Zakopane.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Zakopane?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Zakopane?

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Where can I stay near Zakopane?

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Dresden to Zakopane - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Dresden to Zakopane by bus, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Poprad-Tatry Airport, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)plane PRG - TAT
3. Drive from Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) to Zakopanecar
6h 10m
zł 230–1,955
Bus via Wrocław
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Wroclaw, Bus Stationbus N1306 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wroclaw, Bus Station to Zakopane, Bus stationbus N1365 / ...
10h 45m
zł 272–361
Train via Wrocław
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zgorzelec Bahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Zgorzelec to Wroclaw Glownytrain Os
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Krakow Glownytrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain Eip / ...
11h 17m
zł 362–763
Drive 618.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Zakopanecar 618.3 km
5h 55m
zł 502–726
Fly Dresden Airport to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane DRS - KRK
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain
9h 47m
zł 730–2,038
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane PRG - KRK
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain
9h 16m
zł 288–1,058
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Krakówbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Jubilat to Zakopane ZDAbus K1
12h 18m
zł 352–398
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Kraków Głównytrain Drf
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain Eip / ...
13h 3m

Dresden to Zakopane by bus

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Distance: 654.3 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Zakopane, Poland?

You can take a bus from Dresden central station to Zakopane, Bus station via Wroclaw, Bus Station in around 10h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Zakopane via Zgorzelec Bahnhof, Zgorzelec, Wroclaw Glowny, and Krakow Glowny in around 11h 17m.

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