Rome2Rio

How to get fromZakopane to Kaunasby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Find Transport to Kaunas

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 11 ways to get from Zakopane to Kaunas by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Warszawa Centralnatrain train Eip / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warszawa Centralna to Kaunasbus bus 848104
    11h 45m
    $89–160

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain train Eip / ...
    2. Take the train from Kraków Główny to Kaunastrain train 142/34
    12h 8m
    $52–80

  3. Drive  795 km

    1. Drive from Zakopane to Kaunascar car 795 km
    8h 23m
    $151–217

  4. Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Kaunas

    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain train
    2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Kaunas (KUN)plane plane KRK - KUN
    10h 14m
    $85–323

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zakopane ZDA to MDA dworzec autobusowybus bus K1
    2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Alytus, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Alytaus autobusų stotis to Kauno autobusų stotisbus bus
    14h 57m
    $80–128

  6. Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Vilnius Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain train
    2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane KRK - VNO
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    9h 17m
    $57–244

  7. Train, shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport

    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane KTW - VNO
    4. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    11h 38m
    $101–353

  8. Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Riga International Airport, car

    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain train
    2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Riga International Airport (RIX)plane plane KRK - RIX
    3. Drive from Riga Airport to Kaunas Airportcar car
    11h 51m
    $105–774

  9. Train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Warszawa Zachodniatrain train
    2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane WAW - VNO
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    10h 31m
    $133–361

  10. Shuttle to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Vilnius Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Zakopane to Budapestshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vilnius Airport (VNO)plane plane BUD - VNO
    3. Take the train from Vilnius to Kaunastrain train
    12h 36m
    $131–709

  11. Train to John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, fly to Warsaw Chopin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Zakopane to Krakow Glownytrain train
    2. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)plane plane KRK - WAW
    3. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Kaunastrain train
    13h 4m
    $93–238

Zakopane to Kaunas by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Zakopane to Kaunas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 858.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Zakopane, Poland and Kaunas, Lithuania?

You can take a train from Zakopane to Kaunas via Krakow Glowny and Kraków Główny in around 12h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zakopane ZDA to Kauno autobusų stotis via Krakow, MDA Bus Station and Alytaus autobusų stotis in around 14h 57m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Lithuania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There