Traveling to Krakow
Krakow is well known as a cultural and academic city located in the centre of Europe which can be easily accessed from anywhere in the world through its well-developed transport network.
Arriving By Plane?
John Paul II Balice International Airport is situated about 17 km west of Krakow’s centre and is well connected by taxi, bus, and train.
Connection by train
Connection time with the centre of Krakow: 15 minutes
Krakow Airport train station is located near the passenger terminal, at the rear of the multi-storey car park and connected with the terminal building by a footbridge.
Routes available from:
Airport - City center: 5:10 to 0:33
City center - Airport: 4:28 to 23:39
You can buy your ticket in the passenger terminal or at the train station (payment with credit/debit card or cash).
More information can be found on:
https://www.kolejemalopolskie.com.pl/pl/rozklad-jazdy/rozklady-kolejowe/wieliczka-rynek-kopalnia-krakow-glowny-krakow-lotniskoairport
Connection by bus
Connection time with the centre of Krakow: 45-60minutes
The bus station is located at the entrance of the passenger terminal and is served 24 hours by two regular bus lines: 209 and 300 and one night line: 902. Regular city tickets are in operation, and are available from ticket machines on board. (payment with credit/debit card or cash).
Want to check timetables and prices ?
https://rozklady.mpk.krakow.pl/
Arriving By Train/ Bus
Krakow Main Station (in polish: Kraków Główny) is located in the very center of the city, 10 minutes’ walk from the Krakow Market Square and is open 24 hours a day. The station is well connected by fast train, tram, public bus and several international bus companies (Flixbus, Leo Express, Neobus) which can take you to almost every central cities in Europe to the centre of kakow.
Take a look at your option:
https://www.pkp.pl/pl/dworce/krakow-glowny-informacje-dla-podroznych
How to get around Krakow?
Kraków’s public transport system offers several types of travel tickets and cards, depending on the use you’re going to make of the city’s transportation system. Tickets are available from ticket machines on selected stops and machines on board buses and trams located in the vehicles. Payment is available in cash or card.
You can find information about ticket types and fares in
https://www.kkm.krakow.pl/pl/cennik-biletow/document,772.html
Tickets, transport lines, and timetables can be found also by application
https://jakdojade.pl/krakow/trasa/
Remember: If you have your UAK Student ID you can apply to a 50% discount