Zakopane Bus Tickets 2026: PLN 6 Single, PLN 12 for 24 Hours
What to know: In Zakopane a single city bus ticket costs PLN 6.00 and a 24-hour ticket for all lines PLN 12. A family 24-hour ticket for two parents and up to five children costs PLN 25. The tariff has applied since 1 April 2025.
Zakopane, the main base for the Tatra Mountains, has city buses run by the municipal company TESKO, and some other lines served by private carriers. The official tariff changed on 1 April 2025 under city council resolution XIII/131/2025 of 27 February 2025. The prices below come from the practical information page on zakopane.pl, checked on 20 October 2026.
Basic tickets
- Single ticket: PLN 6.00 normal, PLN 3.00 reduced (50%)
- 60-minute transfer ticket, valid on all lines: PLN 8.00 normal, PLN 4.00 reduced
- 24-hour ticket, all lines: PLN 12.00 normal, PLN 6.00 reduced
The single ticket is dear compared with most Polish cities, so a visitor planning more than two rides in a day should buy the 24-hour ticket. It costs the price of two single tickets.
Multi-day tickets for visitors
- 3-day ticket, all lines (valid until 23:59 on the third day after validation): PLN 22 normal, PLN 11 reduced
- 7-day ticket, all lines (valid until 23:59 on the seventh day): PLN 40 normal, PLN 20 reduced
- Named monthly ticket, one line: PLN 100 normal, PLN 50 reduced
- Named monthly ticket, all lines: PLN 120 normal, PLN 60 reduced
Family tickets
Family tickets cover two parents and up to five children aged up to 15:
- 24-hour: PLN 25
- 3-day: PLN 50
- 7-day: PLN 95
A family 24-hour ticket costs about as much as two normal 24-hour tickets, so it is the cheaper choice for a larger family.
* Photos: Zakopane city bus by Cybularny and Giewont by Janusz Maniak (rndr_foto), both CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Where to buy
The city lists iMKA ticket machines at the station area, Aleje 3 Maja Górne and Dolne, Watra and the Jana Pawła II roundabout. You can also buy from the TESKO customer office at ul. Szymony 17a, the Tourist Information Centre at ul. Chramcówki 35a and several shops. Monthly tickets are sold only at the TESKO office. Since 15 October 2024 tickets are also available in the moBILET app, and SkyCash is listed as well.
The driver sells tickets only for the exact amount, and the city asks passengers to use the machines instead. You must validate a paper ticket immediately after boarding and keep it during the trip.
Free travel and fines
Holders of the Zakopiańska Karta Mieszkańca (Zakopane resident card) travel free on city buses, according to the city notice. Travelling without a valid ticket costs PLN 300.
Data source: zakopane.pl city bus information page and city notice of 31 March 2025, updated 20 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Zakopane?
A single ticket costs PLN 6.00 and a reduced one PLN 3.00. A 24-hour ticket for all lines costs PLN 12.00, according to the city of Zakopane.
Is there a family ticket?
Yes. The family 24-hour ticket costs PLN 25 for two parents and up to five children, and the 7-day version costs PLN 95.
Can I pay on the bus?
Only for the exact amount, from the driver. The city recommends ticket machines or the moBILET app.
What is the fine for no ticket?
PLN 300 for travelling without a valid ticket.
