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

The cheapest way to get from Zakopane to Dresden is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zakopane to Dresden is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zakopane and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Zakopane to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Zakopane ZDA and arriving at Dresden central station via Krakow, MDA Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Zakopane and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Zakopane to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Zakopane and arriving at Dresden Bahnhof Mitte via Krakow Glowny, Wroclaw Glowny and Zgorzelec Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Zakopane to Dresden?

The distance between Zakopane and Dresden is 656 km. The road distance is 615.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zakopane to Dresden without a car is to train via Wrocław which takes 10h 30m and costs €70 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Zakopane to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakopane to Dresden bus from?

Zakopane to Dresden bus services, operated by MajerBus, depart from Zakopane ZDA station.

Where do I catch the Zakopane to Dresden train from?

Zakopane to Dresden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Zakopane station.

Train or bus from Zakopane to Dresden?

The best way to get from Zakopane to Dresden is to train via Wrocław which takes 10h 30m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Zakopane to Dresden bus arrive?

Zakopane to Dresden bus services, operated by MajerBus, arrive at MDA dworzec autobusowy station.

Where does the Zakopane to Dresden train arrive?

Zakopane to Dresden train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Krakow Glowny station.

Can I drive from Zakopane to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Zakopane to Dresden is 616 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Zakopane to Dresden.

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

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Zakopane to Dresden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Wrocław
best
1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain Eic / ...
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wroclaw Glownytrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Wroclaw Glowny to Zgorzelectrain Os
4. Take the train from Zgorzelec Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Mittetrain Re1
10h 30m
€75–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zakopane ZDA to MDA dworzec autobusowybus K1
2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus N20 / ...
11h 45m
€52–80
Drive 615.7 km
1. Drive from Zakopane to Dresdencar 615.7 km
5h 59m
€91–131
Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain
2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane KRK - DRS
9h 11m
€151–440
Bus via Kraków
1. Take the bus from Zakopane ZDA to Jubilatbus K1
2. Take the bus from Kraków to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
13h 3m
€80–95
Train
1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain Eic / ...
2. Take the train from Krakow Plaszow to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
13h 42m
Drive to Poprad-Tatry Airport, fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Drive from Zakopane to Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT)car
2. Fly from Poprad-Tatry Airport (TAT) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane TAT - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
6h 43m
€56–269

Zakopane to Dresden by train

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Distance: 655.7 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a train from Zakopane to Dresden Bahnhof Mitte via Krakow Glowny, Wroclaw Glowny, Zgorzelec, and Zgorzelec Bahnhof in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zakopane ZDA to Dresden central station via Krakow, MDA Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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