By train
The Main Railway Station in Kraków (Krakow Główny) is located in the city centre. The city has direct railway connections with Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Bratislava and Budapest.
By plane
There are two airports near Kraków: in Balice (Krakow Airport) and in Pyrzowice (Katowice Airport).
Krakow Balice Airport (John Paul II International Airport Krakow – Balice) is located about 15 kilometres west from the city centre. It offers over 160 connections.
- From Krakow Balice Airport to the city center: A modern train operated by Koleje Małopolskie Sp. z o.o. runs between the center of Kraków and Krakow Airport. The train stop is located adjacent to the terminal, at the rear of the multi-story parking lot. The stop is connected to the terminal by a covered footbridge. The train schedule is available on the Małopolska Railway website. Krakow Airport is also served by buses 209 and 300 and night line: 902, which are agglomeration lines. The bus stop is located near the passenger terminal. Please check the web site here.
- From Pyrzowice (Katowice Airport): You can reach Krakow by bus (Flixbus and Matuszek) or you can order private transfers in one of these companies: Matuszek, or Krakow Shuttle
By bus
MDA is the bus station in Kraków is directly connected with the Main Railway Station. Buses run on many regional, national and international routes. Ticket sales are carried out at the ticket offices in the station (Monday-Sunday 7.00-19.45), directly from drivers and on the websites of some carriers.
By car
A dense network of national and international roads leads to Kraków, which is connected by the A4 motorway forming part of the European route E40. Motorway tolls in Poland are collected electronically or at toll gates, depending on the section. You can purchase an electronic vignette and check toll prices through the official Autopay system or the e-TOLL, or consult a map of toll sections on the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways.
Electronic information boards on access routes provide drivers with updates on traffic conditions and guide them to P+R (park and ride) parking lots. A full list of Kraków’s P+R facilities, including locations and availability, can be found on the Zarząd Transportu Publicznego w Krakowie website.
By bike
In addition, Kraków boasts a growing infrastructure of bicycle paths, with 320 km – compared to 143 km in 2014. Kraków offers several short‑term rental services for two‑wheeled vehicles, available through mobile applications. Visitors can easily rent classic bicycles, e‑bikes, or scooters for quick trips around the city.
- Bolt – green shared electric bikes and scooters, accessible via the Bolt app.
- Lime – electric scooters available mainly in central districts, bookable through the Lime app.
- Dott – shared e‑scooters with flexible per‑minute pricing, found across the city centre.
These services are designed for short rides and can be unlocked directly with a smartphone. Parking rules vary by operator, but designated zones are clearly marked in each app.
By public transport
A public transportation map of Kraków is available here.
You can travel by public transport only with a valid ticket, which must be purchased prior to boarding. Tickets should be validated upon entering the vehicle (tram or bus) in the stamping device, otherwise you risk incurring a fine. If you buy a ticket using the contactless terminal inside trams, validation is automatic.
Ticket validity is based solely on time — the number of transfers does not matter.
Tickets can be purchased via contactless payment, in ticket machines, kiosks, or information centres. They are also available online through the official ZTP Kraków ticket page.
Find more information in the KMK Public Transport page.
By taxi
Kraków has plenty of taxis and several operators in the city.
24‑hour taxi dispatching:
- iCarTaxi Kraków, tel. +48 12 653 55 55
- Taxi 919, tel. +48 12 419 00 00
Airport taxi service:
Taxis are available 24 hours a day directly in front of the arrival hall at John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice. Taxi service counters are located inside the terminal.
Another option is to arrange a taxi using mobile applications such as Bolt or Uber, which operate in Kraków.
O2 Universum (Českomoravská 2345/17, 190 00 Praha 9-Libeň, Chequia) is easily accessible by public transport, from the train station or from the airport. From the airport take bus 100 to Zličín, then metro line B to Florenc and change to the tram 8 Stop Aréna Libeň jih is located directly in front of the entrance to O2 Universum. There are also several options for the tram. You can park your car at the house parking .
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