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By train to Tatra mountains?

How can we get to a central place in the Tatra mountains, Slovakia, from a capital, e.g. Budapest by train(s)? All travel agencies only suggest traveling by car but it's far and we would like to use public transport, then probably rent a car in Tatra. Anybody with experience? Thanks.

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1. The Tatra mountains are also in POLAND. Unless you must be in Slovakia, then an easy way is to fly or gte the train to Krakow, hire a car at the airport or station and drive to Zakopane which is a pleasant town in the Tatra mountains with easy access to lovely mountain-country stocked with wild animals. It is about an hour from Krakow. Slightly to the north is the primeval forest which you might also enjoy visiting.
2. BUDAPEST - POPRAD Express trains goes daily. Train change is necessary in Košice. travel time : 6hours30min - 7hours30min ( in accordance with direction) travel distance : 373 - 433 km (232-269 miles) ( in accordance with direction) http://www.slovakiatravel.sk/english/4/howsmain.htm check this website for more info High tatras in Slovakia are lovely in Poprad you can rent a car or travel by public transport http://www.lomnica.sk/en/how-to-get-to-high-tatras-and-maps.php
3. i recommend Tatra mountains in Poland. There is a train that goes every day from Budapest to Krakow.