Rail · KRAKOW TRAIN JOURNEYS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 krakow train journeys worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Krakow in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide such as Dawid, Lucas, Marcin, or Piotr. Visit Chochołów, taste smoked oscypek and local alcohol, see Wielka Krokiew and Jaszczurówka Chapel, then ride the Gubałówka funicular and explore Zakopane.
“Our tour guide was very informative and nice. I would definitely recommend this trip.”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for mountain views, a Gubałówka funicular ride, smoked oscypek cheese and vodka at a highlander hut, time on Krupówki Street, and three hours at Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. Pickup may be available, but vehicles and guide assignments vary. Bring swimwear, a towel, and flip-flops.
“Great experience would highly recommend, tour guide aswell she was Amazing. And talked us through everything also communication was great”
Spend 11 hours beyond Krakow with an English-speaking guide, visiting Chocholow, Zakopane, Gubałówka, and Chocholowskie Thermal Baths. You’ll taste smoked oscypek cheese, ride the funicular for Tatra views, explore Krupówki Street, and relax in warm pools. Guides such as Mike, Mariusz, Daniel, and Piotr are praised for clear instructions and local stories.
“We had a wonderful host David, well organised and efficient, the thermal bath was so relaxing and we loved the cheese tasting, would highly recommend.”
Spend 11 hours with a driver and bilingual guide exploring Chochołów and Zakopane from Krakow. Taste oscypek and regional liqueurs, ride the Gubałówka funicular, stroll Krupówki, and enjoy several hours of mountain views and free time. Guides such as Olaf, Mirek, Magda, and Simon have been praised for clear communication and useful local tips.
“trip was great but too much traffic due to public holiday near a weekend. tour leader weronika was a star. she helped a lot. zakapone too busy for our taste.”
Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring the Zakopane region from Krakow with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, oscypek cheese and regional alcohol tasting, time in the traditional village of Chocholow, a Gubałówka funicular ride, and free time on Krupówki Street. Guides such as Mirek, Magda, Niko, Marco, and Michal have been praised for their humor and helpful advice.
“Fun but a little disorganized. Other people were late for the bus and affected the trip. Zakopane was beautiful. Worth the trip”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver, taste smoked oscypek, visit Villa Koliba with an audio guide, ride the Gubałówka funicular, and enjoy free time on Krupówki. Guides such as Adam, Damian, Eva, and Michał have been praised for clear explanations and friendly service.
“On time pickup, guide very informative, good few stops and just the right amount of time in zakopane”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Tomasz, Thomas, Artur, or Mariusz. See Chochołów’s wooden homes, Jaszczurówka Chapel, Krupówki Street, and the Tatra Mountains. Your funicular ticket and Oscypek cheese tasting are included, with free time to explore Zakopane.
“The journey to Zakopane was incredible and left a lasting impression of how this wonderful placehas stood the test of time. Along the way, we visitedthe Chocholow wooden village, which has stood for over 100 yrs. Using only natural resources, the mountain highlanders built their houses with stunning beauty and craftsmanship. Zakopane which lieas at the base ofnthe Tatra Mountains, feels truly magical especially during the winter season when it is blanketed with snow. To enjoy the stunning view of this resort town, climbing the Gubalowka using the funicular is a must. Snow-capped mountains in the backdrop make the day deeply relaxing while enjoying the magnificient beauty of nature.”
Spend about 10 hours with a private driver-guide from Krakow, visiting Chochołów and Zakopane before riding a sleigh through a snowy Tatra valley. You’ll take the Gubalowka funicular, eat oscypek and sausage by a bonfire, and return to your hotel. Guides such as Tomasz, Thomas, and Paul are praised for friendly, informative service.
“Getting to ride in a sleigh off a mountain carrying a torch. I can’t complain about that. Tomas is also the best tour guide in Krakow.”
Spend about 10 hours traveling from Krakow to Zakopane in a small, air-conditioned vehicle. Ride the Gubałówka funicular, enjoy free time on Krupówki Street, see the Tatra Mountains, and taste smoked cheese at a Highlander’s hut in Witów. Pickup is offered from selected Krakow city-center hotels.
“Museum was impressive headphones used were easy to hear and understand, weather perfect, mountains beautiful. especially when you took the funicular ride too the top. We had booked an English speaking guide but our driver spoke no English at all so we missed out on some vital information regarding the area which was disappointing.He was very pleasant though.”
Travel door to door from Krakow with an English-speaking chauffeur, stopping at Chocholow’s wooden homes, Zakopane’s Gubalowka funicular, and Bukowina Hot Springs. Jakub has tailored outings around guest needs, while private transport, towels, Wi-Fi, snacks, and admission fees keep the long mountain day simple.
“Picked up dead on time, very comfortable transport and our host Jacob was excellent. It’s about a two hour drive to the mountains and you stop in the way at a carver. We didn’t buy anything but was a nice stop. Apparently we should have gRead more”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver, stopping in wooden Chocholow, riding the Gubalowka funicular, and tasting smoked cheese with a drink. You get hotel pickup, transport, free time in Zakopane, and return drop-off in about 10 hours. Lunch is not included.
“amazing place! everywhere was lovely and very christmassy. the only thing i wish was that it was a bit shorter as once we had seen everything we had to sit for a couple of hours to wait for transfer back! apart from that 10/10 and guide was friendly and very informative.. definitely recommend”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane for a highlander cheese tasting, a ride up Gubałówka, free time on Krupówki Street, and about 2.5 hours at Chochołowskie Thermal Baths. English and Spanish guide support is available, with guide Antoni praised for his warm service and smooth bilingual hosting.
“Brilliant day trip with special thanks to our host Antoni who was absolutely fantastic. So nice and was very impressive how he was able to switch between both English and Spanish. The thermal pools were a particular highlight. Would do the tour again.”
Leave Krakow at 8:00 am for a private winter tour of Zakopane and the Tatra foothills. Ride the Gubalowka funicular, stroll Krupowki Street, see Chocholow’s wooden homes, Wielka Krokiew ski jump, and Jaszczurówka chapel. English-speaking guides such as Pawel or Tomas may lead the day, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
“Pawel was fantastic making our trip to Zakopane a memory we will never forget. We had lively discussions & he was very caring & attentive. We did the add on of the sleigh ride which was a bucket list item. It and the bonfire afterwards exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend This tour company. Raph, the owner, picked us up at the airport & also did our salt mine tour. We were changing hotels that day & while just a block away, offered to move our luggage for us. Definitely great service!!!!”
Travel from Krakow to Zakopane with an English-speaking driver, stopping in Chochołów, riding the Gubałówka funicular, walking Krupówki Street and relaxing at Chocholowskie Termy. The day lasts 10 to 12 hours, includes transport, tickets and hotel pickup, but lunch is on you. Bring swimwear, flip-flops and a towel.
“Gregor was an exceptional guide. He went out of his way to make sure we saw things that we hadn't seen on a visit several years ago an absolute credit to his company”
Travel from Krakow to the Tatra foothills with an English-speaking guide such as Dawid. See Chochołów’s wooden homes, sample smoked cheese and Polish vodka, ride the Gubałówka funicular, visit Jaszczurówka church, and enjoy free time in Zakopane.
“Trip was amazing. Picked up from hotel driven to Wooden village then to sample locally made cheese , this was beautiful. Then we drove to Zakopone to the cable car for mountain assent. Then three hours in the town to shop eat and enjoy the scenery. The guide Dawid answered all our questions and more plus told us what was happening and were we were going to plus gave us ideas of places to eat etc.”
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