Kraków Area Airports

Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Located about 11 km west of the city center, this is the main airport serving Kraków and the surrounding region. It offers both international and domestic flights and is the second busiest airport in Poland.        

Katowice International Airport (KTW)
About 90 minutes by car from Kraków, this airport provides additional international connections and low-cost carrier options.

Kraków Area Rail

PKP Intercity
Poland’s national rail service connects Kraków Główny (Main Station) to cities across Poland, including Warsaw, Gdańsk, and Wrocław, as well as international destinations like Prague, Vienna, and Berlin.            

Regional Trains (PolRegio)
These commuter and regional trains connect Kraków to nearby towns and cities including Wieliczka (home of the famous salt mines), Tarnów, and Zakopane.

Kraków Public Transportation

Zarząd Transportu Publicznego w Krakowie (ZTP Kraków)
Kraków’s extensive public transit system includes trams and buses that run throughout the city and suburbs. Tickets can be purchased at vending machines, kiosks, or via mobile apps like Jakdojade or mPay.

• Single, 24-hour, and 72-hour passes available

• Trams are frequent and efficient, especially for central and historical areas

• Night buses operate on main routes after midnight

Kraków Public Transit Resources

• Jakdojade App – Route planner and ticket purchasing

• Kraków Transit Map (PDF)

• MPK Kraków Website – Tram and bus schedules, fares, and updates

Kraków Bike & Scooter Sharing

Kraków offers a variety of convenient electric scooter services ideal for short-distance travel around the city. These can be found near popular locations like the Old Town, Kazimierz, and Planty Park.

• Available from providers such as Lime, Bolt, and TIER

• Unlock scooters using the provider’s mobile app

• Prices typically start at around 3–4 PLN to unlock + per-minute fee

• Scooters can be picked up and dropped off in most public areas (sidewalks, bike lanes, plazas)

Kraków is also bike-friendly, with many designated bike lanes and scenic cycling paths along the Vistula River and through Planty Park. While there is no official city-run bike-share program at the moment, visitors may rent bicycles through local bike rental shops or tour companies.

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