To and from Krakow airport
Kraków-Balice airport transfers to city center: train, bus & taxi
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How to get from Krakow-Balice Airport to Krakow city centre? All tips about transportation and airport transfers between the airport and the city centre of Krakow (Poland).
From airport to hotel in Krakow
Krakow Airport, officially known as John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice, is located 10 kilometres west of the city centre and has five gates and one arrivals hall. To get from Krakow Airport to your hotel in the centre of Kraków you have four options:
Option 1: Train
The most economical way of transport from the airport is the train. Kraków Airport train station is located near the passenger terminal. The connection is operated by Koleje Małopolskie.
- Train/Route number SKA1: Kraków Airport - Kraków Central Station Kraków Główny - Wieliczka Marketplace Salt Mine
- The journey takes 17 minutes
- Trains run every 30 minutes (or sometimes 60 minutes). The exact timetable can be found on the official website
- Tickets to the city centre cost PLN 17 and can be purchased from ticket machines in both the arrivals terminal and at the train station
Option 2: Public buses
There are three regular bus lines at Krakow Airport: 209 and 300 and one night bus line 902. These buses are only intended to visit the outskirts of Krakow. For a normal city trip this option is less interesting (more info bus lines).
Option 3: Taxi from airport
Taxi: A taxi from Krakow Airport takes an average of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the city centre. A taxi to Krakow city centre usually costs between 90 and 120 Polish Zloty (PLN), which is around 20 to 30 euros, depending on the time of day and any additional charges such as night surcharges or baggage fees. The most commonly used taxi app in Krakow is Bolt.
Book a taxi at the airport
Tip: We have had good experiences with Welcome Pickups, where a taxi driver will wait for you at the airport with a name sign. This way you are assured of an available taxi and the price is almost the same as a regular taxi. Simply check your ride price at Welcome Pickups.
Option 4: Rental car
With a rental car: Are you going on a trip through Poland? Then you can also rent a car at Krakow airport. We have had very positive experiences with car rental at the airport via Easyterra. Easily compare different rental companies via the search engine below:
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