How far is it from Krakow to Zakopane?

The shortest driving route from Krakow to Zakopane is about 106 km.

How long is the drive from Krakow to Zakopane?

About 1 h 40 min without stops, measured on the OpenStreetMap road network. Add breaks, fuel and sightseeing on top.

How many days should this trip take?

We suggest 1 day. In Waydo you can add or drop a day in one click.

Krakow to Zakopane by car

Krakow to Zakopane is 106 km and about 1 h 40 min of driving. A 1 day plan, 6 places along the way and hotels nearby. Open it and make it yours.

Distance106 km
Driving time1 h 40 min
Plan1 day

Day by day

Day 1
Krakow → Zakopane

What to see along the way

Places from OpenStreetMap within 8 km of the road, in the order you drive past them.

Galeria Sztuki Polskiej XIX wiekumuseum · 0.1 km off the route
Muzeum Geologiczne PANmuseum · 0.4 km off the route
Ruiny Zamku w Myślenicachcastle · 1.4 km off the route
Zimna Dziura w Strzeblucave · 2.8 km off the route
Jaskinia Magurskacave · 6.4 km off the route
Mokra Kolebacave · 5 km off the route

Plan it your way

The route opens with these stops. Add your own, check hotels at every overnight point and export the plan.

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Frequently asked

How far is it from Krakow to Zakopane?: The shortest driving route from Krakow to Zakopane is about 106 km.
How long is the drive from Krakow to Zakopane?: About 1 h 40 min without stops, measured on the OpenStreetMap road network. Add breaks, fuel and sightseeing on top.
How many days should this trip take?: We suggest 1 day. In Waydo you can add or drop a day in one click.

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Distance and time: OSRM on OpenStreetMap data. Attractions: OpenStreetMap. Fetched 2026-08-27; driving time is an estimate and ignores traffic and stops.