PKP Zakopane – Katowice. Train timetable

TLK, IC and PR-category trains operate on the Zakopane - Katowice route, and the journey takes over three hours. Some services run without a change, while others require a change along the way.

A traveller departing from Zakopane station does not usually buy a ticket at the last minute. From Zakopane station, 33 per cent of passengers buy their ticket two to four weeks before departure. This choice of timing is particularly noticeable during the winter months, when demand for seats towards Katowice increases. You can check the availability of a connection on the day of departure in the PolishTrains search engine, where you can also choose the train category. December is the month in which sales from Zakopane station peak.

After selecting the date and station in the PolishTrains search engine, you can choose a service and buy a ticket without visiting a ticket office. Passengers usually pay about PLN 30 to about PLN 75 for the journey from Zakopane station to Katowice, with the amount depending mainly on when the ticket is purchased. Those who book earlier are more likely to find a lower price than when buying at the last minute.