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Kraków John Paul II International Airport

Kraków, Poland

Where to start
Train to Kraków Główny, an official airport taxi from the rank outside Arrivals, or Uber/Bolt

Kraków Airport is in Balice, about 11 km west of the city. The Koleje Małopolskie train runs from the airport station, reached by a covered walkway from the terminal, to Kraków Główny in about 20 minutes, roughly every 30 minutes. Kraków Airport Taxi, the airport's own taxi company, waits in a dedicated lane just outside the Arrivals exit. Uber and Bolt also serve the airport, and buses 300 and night bus 902 run to the city in about 45 minutes.

Ride Options

Airport Train to Kraków Główny

transit

Fast ride to the city centre and main station

AvailabilityAbout 20 minutes; roughly every 30 minutes
Pickup NoteAirport station via the covered walkway from the terminal.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Bus 300 / 902

transit

City bus into Kraków

AvailabilityBus 300 by day, night bus 902; about 45 minutes
Pickup NoteBuy tickets at the terminal machines (level 0) before boarding.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Kraków Airport Taxi

taxi

Door-to-door ride in Kraków

AvailabilityThe airport's own taxi company
Pickup NoteDedicated lane just outside the Arrivals exit.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Uber

rideshare

App ride into Kraków

AvailabilityOperates at KRK
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Bolt

rideshare

App ride into Kraków

AvailabilityBolt's own KRK airport page confirms airport rides
Pickup NoteFollow the pickup point in your app.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Welcome Pickups

Pre-booked Transfer

Pre-booked transfer to Kraków, Zakopane or Auschwitz-Birkenau

AvailabilityKrakow Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you in the Arrivals Hall with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costCost varies
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SIXT Ride

Chauffeur

Pre-booked chauffeur transfer

AvailabilityKrakow Airport transfer — book in advance
Pickup NoteYour driver meets you on arrival with a name sign.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
Book Transfer

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Bolt serve KRK. Follow the pickup point shown in your app.

Taxi

Kraków Airport Taxi, the airport's own taxi company, waits in a dedicated lane just outside the Arrivals exit.

Shuttle

Hotel and private shuttles operate by arrangement.

Transit

Koleje Małopolskie trains run from the airport station, reached by the covered walkway, to Kraków Główny. Bus 300 and night bus 902 run to the city in about 45 minutes.

Private Transfer

Welcome Pickups and SIXT Ride offer pre-booked transfers with a driver meeting you in Arrivals.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The train to Kraków Główny takes about 20 minutes and runs roughly every 30 minutes.
  • Reach the airport station by the covered walkway from the terminal.
  • Buy bus and train tickets from the machines in the terminal (level 0); cards are accepted.
  • Kraków Airport Taxi waits in a dedicated lane just outside the Arrivals exit; book ahead at krktaxi.pl if you like.
  • Uber and Bolt serve the airport; follow the pickup point shown in your app.

Tarmyq local tip

Kraków Główny sits inside the Galeria Krakowska mall, a short walk from the Old Town.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Kraków Airport to the city centre?

Take the train from the airport station to Kraków Główny, about 20 minutes, roughly every 30 minutes.

Where is the train station at Kraków Airport?

It is linked to the terminal by a covered walkway.

Where are the official taxis?

Kraków Airport Taxi, the airport's own company, waits in a dedicated lane just outside the Arrivals exit.

Do Uber and Bolt work at Kraków Airport?

Yes. Both serve KRK; follow the pickup point shown in your app.