The Zakopiański Bus Terminal (Polish: Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy) is the key bus terminal in Zakopane for regional routes across Podhale and long-distance coaches to cities like Kraków and beyond. Because the terminal sits in the railway-station transport hub area, you may see two slightly different addresses on tickets and in operator systems—this guide helps you pick the right one fast.
✅ Quick facts (save this)
- 📍 Main bus terminal address (often listed): gen. Tadeusza Kościuszki 23, 34-500 Zakopane
- 🧭 Alt. “Dworzec PKS” address used by some operators: ul. Chramcówki 35, 34-500 Zakopane
- ☎️ Phones commonly published for Zakopiański bus terminal info / ticket office: 666 396 090, 18 201 44 53, 18 201 53 28
- 🕒 Hours (as published in some listings): 07:00–17:00 daily (verify on-site for seasonal changes)
- 🎟️ Example operator ticket desk at “Dworzec Autobusowy Zakopane” (Chramcówki 35): daily 07:00–20:00, tel. 534 568 417
🧭 Kościuszki 23 vs Chramcówki 35: which address should you follow?
This is the #1 traveler confusion in Zakopane.
✅ Follow your ticket first
- If your ticket/app says Kościuszki 23 → navigate to Zakopiański Bus Terminal (Kościuszki 23).
- If it says Chramcówki 35 → your operator is referencing “Dworzec PKS” in the same transport hub area.
🧠 Why two addresses exist
Different route databases label the Zakopane hub differently:
- travel/coach aggregators frequently show Kościuszki 23 as the bus terminal address
- operators selling tickets may list Chramcówki 35 (commonly used for “Dworzec PKS”)
📍 Location & how to get there
🚶 From central Zakopane (Krupówki area)
The bus terminal is walkable for many visitors (depending on your exact hotel location). Use your ticket address and pin in Maps.
🚆 From Zakopane railway station
The bus terminal area is part of the same transport hub zone; if you arrive by train, follow signs for “Dworzec Autobusowy / PKS”.
🎟️ Tickets: where to buy + what to check
🧾 On-site ticket offices
- Some published listings provide separate phone numbers for information and ticket offices at the terminal.
- Some operators (example: Szwagropol sales point) publish their own daily desk hours at Dworzec Autobusowy Zakopane (Chramcówki 35).
📱 Online tickets
For many long-distance services you can buy e-tickets, but platform/stand can still change—always check station boards.
🚌 Platforms / stands (boarding tips)
Zakopane is busy in peak season (winter + summer hiking), so use this routine:
- ✅ Arrive 15–25 minutes early (more with luggage)
- 🧾 Match carrier + departure time + destination on the board
- 📍 Confirm the stand/platform (Polish: stanowisko) before boarding
- 🧳 Keep valuables with you until the driver opens luggage storage
If you’re unsure, call the terminal numbers that are commonly published for information and ticket office.
♿ Practical comfort tips
- ❄️ In winter, expect snow/ice and allow extra time around the station area.
- 🏔️ If you’re heading to trailheads (Kuźnice, Palenica Białczańska, etc.), double-check whether you need a local bus stop rather than an intercity coach stand.
❓ FAQ — Zakopiański Bus Terminal
What is the English name of “Zakopiański Dworzec Autobusowy”?
Best translation: Zakopiański Bus Terminal (or Zakopane Bus Terminal).
What address should I put in Google/Apple Maps?
Start with Kościuszki 23 for the bus terminal pin, but follow your ticket if it says Chramcówki 35.
Are the opening hours always the same?
Hours like 07:00–17:00 are published in some listings, but seasonal changes happen—verify on station boards or by phone.
✅ Conclusion
For most travelers, Zakopiański Bus Terminal is best treated as the Zakopane transport hub area: you’ll see it labeled as Kościuszki 23 in many databases, while some operators use Chramcówki 35 for “Dworzec PKS.” Use the address printed on your ticket, arrive early, and confirm your stand before boarding.