Rynek Główny
The great medieval square at the heart of the city, with the Cloth Hall (Sukiennice), café terraces and life at any hour.
Tickets →Kraków, Poland
Kraków: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kraków, the former royal capital of Poland, has one of Europe's best-preserved historic centres, with the continent's largest medieval square, Wawel Castle and the Kazimierz Jewish quarter.
Kraków airports
From the airport to central Kraków
Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice airport is about 12 km from central Kraków.
Tren a Kraków Główny
Kraków Airport Balice station is linked to the terminal by a covered walkway. Commuter trains reach Kraków Główny central station in about 20 min.
Autobuses urbanos
Several city bus lines run by Kraków public transport (MPK) connect the airport with the centre and the railway station. A standard city ticket is enough.
Taxi
Official rank outside arrivals. The ride to central Kraków takes about 25-35 min depending on traffic. Stick to official taxis or ride-hailing apps.
Kraków
Things to do in Kraków
Zamek Królewski na Wawelu
A castle and cathedral on a hill by the Vistula, the old seat of Polish royal power. It is wise to book tickets for the exhibitions.
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Bazylika Mariacka
The Gothic church with two unequal towers that dominates the square. A trumpet call sounds from one of them every hour.
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Kazimierz
The former Jewish quarter, now with historic synagogues, cafés and galleries. Szeroka Street is its heart.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Kraków?
Kraków is served by Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice (KRK).
How far is the airport from central Kraków?
Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice airport is about 12 km from central Kraków.
How do I get from the airport to central Kraków?
From Cracovia Juan Pablo II Balice airport you can take Tren a Kraków Główny (train), Autobuses urbanos (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kraków?
Highlights of Kraków include Rynek Główny, Zamek Królewski na Wawelu, Bazylika Mariacka, and Kazimierz.
Photo credits
- Rynek Główny: Jorge Lascar, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Zamek Królewski na Wawelu: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bazylika Mariacka: Andrzej Harassek, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kazimierz: Igor123121, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons