Air

Air traffic into Krakow arrives at Krakow-Balice Airport, which sits 11km (under 7 miles) west of Krakow.

There are a few ways to get from the airport into the city.

Bus

The least expensive mode of transportation into the city is by bus. Two bus lines (292 and 208) shuttle travelers between the airport and central Krakow. Bus line 192 takes about 35 minutes into the center city; bus line 208 takes about 40 minutes. Both buses cost PLN 3.10 (€.65) for a single journey.Happily, the bus station is located right next to the train station.

Train

The more charming, and only slightly more expensive option, is the train link. There is a train link between Krakow-Balice and Krakow's main train station. Service runs from the airport to the main train station from 4 a.m. until just past midnight. In the opposite direction, trains run from 4:24 a.m. until 11:24 p.m. Board a bus at the airport for a very short journey to the train station. The train, which looks like a streetcar, costs PLN4 for a single journey, and lasts about 15 minutes. Note that the Krakow-Balice train station is located a few minutes walking journey from the airport's passenger terminal.

Trains arrive into Krakow Głóny Train Station, which is conveniently located at the edge of the Old Town. The platforms stretch well beyond the station, though, so be prepared for a tiny hike on arrival or departure.

Taxi

Taxis between central Krakow and the airport cost around PLN50. A taxi journey should take approximately 20 minutes.

Flying into Krakow

Visit our Krakow budget flights section for more information on low-cost airlines flying into and out of Krakow. Also worth reading is the guide to cheap flights to Krakow on Bootsnall.com.