What is the cheapest way to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane?

The cheapest way to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane is to train via Riga-Pasazieru which costs 250 zł - 340 zł and takes 19h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane?

The fastest way to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane is to fly and train which takes 8h 12m and costs 250 zł - 900 zł.

Is there a direct bus between Riga (State) and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga (State) station to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Zakopane ZDA via MDA dworzec autobusowy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Riga (State) and Zakopane?

No, there is no direct train from Riga (State) to Zakopane. However, there are services departing from Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Zakopane via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and Krakow Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.

How far is it from Riga (State) to Zakopane?

The distance between Riga (State) and Zakopane is 968 km. The road distance is 1050.5 km.

How do I travel from Riga (State) to Zakopane without a car?

The best way to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane without a car is to bus and train which takes 18h 4m and costs 350 zł - 1 100 zł.

How long does it take to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane?

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga (State) to Zakopane bus from?

Riga (State) to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga (State) to Zakopane train from?

Riga (State) to Zakopane train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga (State) to Zakopane?

The best way to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane is to train which takes 19h 12m and costs 250 zł - 340 zł. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 390 zł - 650 zł and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Riga (State) to Zakopane bus arrive?

Riga (State) to Zakopane bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Riga (State) and Zakopane?

Zakopane is 1h behind Riga (State). It is currently 1:33 PM in Riga (State) and 12:33 PM in Zakopane.

Where does the Riga (State) to Zakopane train arrive?

Riga (State) to Zakopane train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Riga (State) to Zakopane?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga (State) to Zakopane is 1050 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Riga (State) to Zakopane.

Where can I stay near Zakopane?

There are 6879+ hotels available in Zakopane.

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There are 10 ways to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK)plane RIX - KRK
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain
8h 12m
zł 259–900
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain Eip / ...
19h 12m
zł 252–339
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Warszawa Centralnabus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Krakow Glownytrain Eip / ...
3. Take the bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Zakopane ZDAbus K1
18h 4m
zł 351–1,025
Drive 1,050.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Zakopanecar 1,050.5 km
11h 36m
zł 717–1,036
Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane RIX - BUD
2. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Zakopaneshuttle
11h 1m
zł 517–1,447
Fly to Katowice International Airport, shuttle, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Katowice International Airport (KTW)plane RIX - KTW
2. Take a shuttle bus from Katowice Airport to Kraków Główny Stationshuttle
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain
11h 3m
zł 388–1,419
Fly to Košice International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Košice International Airport (KSC)plane RIX - KSC
2. Take the train from Kosice to Poprad-Tatrytrain
3. Take the bus from Poprad AS to Zakopane Aleja 3 Maja Dolnebus
12h 19m
zł 403–1,376
Fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane RIX - WAW
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Zakopanetrain
9h 17m
zł 557–1,717
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus N1301 / ...
2. Take the bus from MDA dworzec autobusowy to Zakopane ZDAbus K1
18h 40m
zł 396–631
Train via Riga-Pasazieru
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Zakopanetrain Eip / ...
19h 27m
zł 252–339

Riga (State) to Zakopane by train

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Distance: 968.2 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Riga (State), Latvia and Zakopane, Poland?

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Zakopane via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, and Krakow Glowny in around 19h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Zakopane ZDA via MDA dworzec autobusowy in around 18h 40m.

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How to get fromRiga (State) to Zakopaneby plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Riga (State) to Zakopane by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Fly to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train

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Bus, train

Drive 1,050.5 km

Fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, shuttle

Fly to Katowice International Airport, shuttle, train

Fly to Košice International Airport, train, bus

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