Bus Kraków-Zakopane with a baby
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We're planning to take a bus from Kraków to Zakopane (Poland) in June, with our 7-month old kid.
I've never been to Poland, but last year traveled several times by bus from the Baikal lake to Irkutsk (Russia) and would never like to do that kind of trip with a baby (drivers consistently went too fast for my taste).
How is the ride, traffic, and general speed? Would we find a baby seat or would we need to bring our own?
I'm asking because we could alternatively take a (slightly slower) train.
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We're planning to take a bus from Kraków to Zakopane (Poland) in June, with our 7-month old kid.
I've never been to Poland, but last year traveled several times by bus from the Baikal lake to Irkutsk (Russia) and would never like to do that kind of trip with a baby (drivers consistently went too fast for my taste).
How is the ride, traffic, and general speed? Would we find a baby seat or would we need to bring our own?
I'm asking because we could alternatively take a (slightly slower) train.
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The distance is twice higher, and a year ago there were notable jams due to heavy road reconstructions shortly after leaving Kraków. It is probably safer to have your own seat, just in case. Have you considered renting a car?
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We're planning to take a bus from Kraków to Zakopane (Poland) in June, with our 7-month old kid.
I've never been to Poland, but last year traveled several times by bus from the Baikal lake to Irkutsk (Russia) and would never like to do that kind of trip with a baby (drivers consistently went too fast for my taste).
How is the ride, traffic, and general speed? Would we find a baby seat or would we need to bring our own?
I'm asking because we could alternatively take a (slightly slower) train.
buses poland
edited May 18 at 11:48
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asked May 4 at 12:30
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We're planning to take a bus from Kraków to Zakopane (Poland) in June, with our 7-month old kid.
I've never been to Poland, but last year traveled several times by bus from the Baikal lake to Irkutsk (Russia) and would never like to do that kind of trip with a baby (drivers consistently went too fast for my taste).
How is the ride, traffic, and general speed? Would we find a baby seat or would we need to bring our own?
I'm asking because we could alternatively take a (slightly slower) train.
buses poland
edited May 18 at 11:48
Nick C
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asked May 4 at 12:30
user40884
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edited May 18 at 11:48
Nick C
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edited May 18 at 11:48
Nick C
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edited May 18 at 11:48
Nick C
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asked May 4 at 12:30
user40884
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asked May 4 at 12:30
user40884
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asked May 4 at 12:30
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The distance is twice higher, and a year ago there were notable jams due to heavy road reconstructions shortly after leaving Kraków. It is probably safer to have your own seat, just in case. Have you considered renting a car?
– bipll
May 4 at 14:23
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The distance is twice higher, and a year ago there were notable jams due to heavy road reconstructions shortly after leaving Kraków. It is probably safer to have your own seat, just in case. Have you considered renting a car?
– bipll
May 4 at 14:23
The distance is twice higher, and a year ago there were notable jams due to heavy road reconstructions shortly after leaving Kraków. It is probably safer to have your own seat, just in case. Have you considered renting a car?
– bipll
May 4 at 14:23
The distance is twice higher, and a year ago there were notable jams due to heavy road reconstructions shortly after leaving Kraków. It is probably safer to have your own seat, just in case. Have you considered renting a car?
– bipll
May 4 at 14:23
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The buses on this route are fine, some may be a little older but there's no reason to be concerned. The drivers are also fine and obey the rules of the road. There may indeed be some roadworks. With a baby, I would recommend the train. You will be more comfortable and have more space.
It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car.
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
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Information on booking trains within Poland is contained in seat61.com/… which may help the OP.
– mdewey
May 4 at 15:44
"It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car." - though note that danger is extremely small anyway.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Jun 15 at 9:19
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I've never been to Russia, but I find bus travel in Poland versus former Soviet states quite different. You should be fine, drivers are safe and buses are quite modern and comfortable, especially if you travel with big companies such as FlixBus (formerly Polski Bus). You'll be unlikely to find baby seat, though*.
Please note that train travel is almost twice longer and more expensive at the same time. On the other hand, train travel time is predictable, whereas buses are subject to traffic, and Kraków-Zakopane road is often congested and there are currently roadworks ongoing.
Please also note that between
* - you'd best bring your own child seat with you. If you arrive in Poland by plane, check your airline regulations. Some airlines allow you to take child seat in addition to "standard" luggage. Last time we've flown, we'd been able to check in suitcase and a stroller and a baby seat.
answered May 16 at 6:41
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The train takes around 3 hours, compared to around 2 hours by bus (subject to traffic, of course) - so not twice as long. Bus fares are 20 PLN, train is 25.50 PLN, although there also appears to be a 'Małopolska' tariff for 14.40 PLN on the train, which may be the cheapest option. There is engineering work on the railway until mid-June.
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May 16 at 7:52
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2 Answers
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active
oldest
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active
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active
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down vote
accepted
The buses on this route are fine, some may be a little older but there's no reason to be concerned. The drivers are also fine and obey the rules of the road. There may indeed be some roadworks. With a baby, I would recommend the train. You will be more comfortable and have more space.
It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car.
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
2,4161115
1
Information on booking trains within Poland is contained in seat61.com/… which may help the OP.
– mdewey
May 4 at 15:44
"It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car." - though note that danger is extremely small anyway.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Jun 15 at 9:19
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
The buses on this route are fine, some may be a little older but there's no reason to be concerned. The drivers are also fine and obey the rules of the road. There may indeed be some roadworks. With a baby, I would recommend the train. You will be more comfortable and have more space.
It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car.
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
2,4161115
1
Information on booking trains within Poland is contained in seat61.com/… which may help the OP.
– mdewey
May 4 at 15:44
"It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car." - though note that danger is extremely small anyway.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Jun 15 at 9:19
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
The buses on this route are fine, some may be a little older but there's no reason to be concerned. The drivers are also fine and obey the rules of the road. There may indeed be some roadworks. With a baby, I would recommend the train. You will be more comfortable and have more space.
It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car.
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
2,4161115
The buses on this route are fine, some may be a little older but there's no reason to be concerned. The drivers are also fine and obey the rules of the road. There may indeed be some roadworks. With a baby, I would recommend the train. You will be more comfortable and have more space.
It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car.
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
2,4161115
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
2,4161115
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
2,4161115
answered May 4 at 14:52
anomuse
2,4161115
2,4161115
1
Information on booking trains within Poland is contained in seat61.com/… which may help the OP.
– mdewey
May 4 at 15:44
"It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car." - though note that danger is extremely small anyway.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Jun 15 at 9:19
add a comment |Â
1
Information on booking trains within Poland is contained in seat61.com/… which may help the OP.
– mdewey
May 4 at 15:44
"It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car." - though note that danger is extremely small anyway.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Jun 15 at 9:19
1
1
Information on booking trains within Poland is contained in seat61.com/… which may help the OP.
– mdewey
May 4 at 15:44
Information on booking trains within Poland is contained in seat61.com/… which may help the OP.
– mdewey
May 4 at 15:44
"It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car." - though note that danger is extremely small anyway.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Jun 15 at 9:19
"It's much safer to travel by train or bus than by car." - though note that danger is extremely small anyway.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Jun 15 at 9:19
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
I've never been to Russia, but I find bus travel in Poland versus former Soviet states quite different. You should be fine, drivers are safe and buses are quite modern and comfortable, especially if you travel with big companies such as FlixBus (formerly Polski Bus). You'll be unlikely to find baby seat, though*.
Please note that train travel is almost twice longer and more expensive at the same time. On the other hand, train travel time is predictable, whereas buses are subject to traffic, and Kraków-Zakopane road is often congested and there are currently roadworks ongoing.
Please also note that between
* - you'd best bring your own child seat with you. If you arrive in Poland by plane, check your airline regulations. Some airlines allow you to take child seat in addition to "standard" luggage. Last time we've flown, we'd been able to check in suitcase and a stroller and a baby seat.
answered May 16 at 6:41
el.pescado
1315
4
The train takes around 3 hours, compared to around 2 hours by bus (subject to traffic, of course) - so not twice as long. Bus fares are 20 PLN, train is 25.50 PLN, although there also appears to be a 'Małopolska' tariff for 14.40 PLN on the train, which may be the cheapest option. There is engineering work on the railway until mid-June.
– anomuse
May 16 at 7:52
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
I've never been to Russia, but I find bus travel in Poland versus former Soviet states quite different. You should be fine, drivers are safe and buses are quite modern and comfortable, especially if you travel with big companies such as FlixBus (formerly Polski Bus). You'll be unlikely to find baby seat, though*.
Please note that train travel is almost twice longer and more expensive at the same time. On the other hand, train travel time is predictable, whereas buses are subject to traffic, and Kraków-Zakopane road is often congested and there are currently roadworks ongoing.
Please also note that between
* - you'd best bring your own child seat with you. If you arrive in Poland by plane, check your airline regulations. Some airlines allow you to take child seat in addition to "standard" luggage. Last time we've flown, we'd been able to check in suitcase and a stroller and a baby seat.
answered May 16 at 6:41
el.pescado
1315
4
The train takes around 3 hours, compared to around 2 hours by bus (subject to traffic, of course) - so not twice as long. Bus fares are 20 PLN, train is 25.50 PLN, although there also appears to be a 'Małopolska' tariff for 14.40 PLN on the train, which may be the cheapest option. There is engineering work on the railway until mid-June.
– anomuse
May 16 at 7:52
add a comment |Â
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
I've never been to Russia, but I find bus travel in Poland versus former Soviet states quite different. You should be fine, drivers are safe and buses are quite modern and comfortable, especially if you travel with big companies such as FlixBus (formerly Polski Bus). You'll be unlikely to find baby seat, though*.
Please note that train travel is almost twice longer and more expensive at the same time. On the other hand, train travel time is predictable, whereas buses are subject to traffic, and Kraków-Zakopane road is often congested and there are currently roadworks ongoing.
Please also note that between
* - you'd best bring your own child seat with you. If you arrive in Poland by plane, check your airline regulations. Some airlines allow you to take child seat in addition to "standard" luggage. Last time we've flown, we'd been able to check in suitcase and a stroller and a baby seat.
answered May 16 at 6:41
el.pescado
1315
I've never been to Russia, but I find bus travel in Poland versus former Soviet states quite different. You should be fine, drivers are safe and buses are quite modern and comfortable, especially if you travel with big companies such as FlixBus (formerly Polski Bus). You'll be unlikely to find baby seat, though*.
Please note that train travel is almost twice longer and more expensive at the same time. On the other hand, train travel time is predictable, whereas buses are subject to traffic, and Kraków-Zakopane road is often congested and there are currently roadworks ongoing.
Please also note that between
* - you'd best bring your own child seat with you. If you arrive in Poland by plane, check your airline regulations. Some airlines allow you to take child seat in addition to "standard" luggage. Last time we've flown, we'd been able to check in suitcase and a stroller and a baby seat.
answered May 16 at 6:41
el.pescado
1315
answered May 16 at 6:41
el.pescado
1315
answered May 16 at 6:41
el.pescado
1315
answered May 16 at 6:41
el.pescado
1315
1315
4
The train takes around 3 hours, compared to around 2 hours by bus (subject to traffic, of course) - so not twice as long. Bus fares are 20 PLN, train is 25.50 PLN, although there also appears to be a 'Małopolska' tariff for 14.40 PLN on the train, which may be the cheapest option. There is engineering work on the railway until mid-June.
– anomuse
May 16 at 7:52
add a comment |Â
4
The train takes around 3 hours, compared to around 2 hours by bus (subject to traffic, of course) - so not twice as long. Bus fares are 20 PLN, train is 25.50 PLN, although there also appears to be a 'Małopolska' tariff for 14.40 PLN on the train, which may be the cheapest option. There is engineering work on the railway until mid-June.
– anomuse
May 16 at 7:52
4
4
The train takes around 3 hours, compared to around 2 hours by bus (subject to traffic, of course) - so not twice as long. Bus fares are 20 PLN, train is 25.50 PLN, although there also appears to be a 'Małopolska' tariff for 14.40 PLN on the train, which may be the cheapest option. There is engineering work on the railway until mid-June.
– anomuse
May 16 at 7:52
The train takes around 3 hours, compared to around 2 hours by bus (subject to traffic, of course) - so not twice as long. Bus fares are 20 PLN, train is 25.50 PLN, although there also appears to be a 'Małopolska' tariff for 14.40 PLN on the train, which may be the cheapest option. There is engineering work on the railway until mid-June.
– anomuse
May 16 at 7:52
add a comment |Â
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The distance is twice higher, and a year ago there were notable jams due to heavy road reconstructions shortly after leaving Kraków. It is probably safer to have your own seat, just in case. Have you considered renting a car?
– bipll
May 4 at 14:23