Krakow Transport
There is no metro or local train system in Krakow, but this city of nearly one million people is well-served by an extensive network of streetcars, buses and privately-owned minibus fleets. Still, Krakow’s attractions are best explored on foot. The Old Town is relatively compact and much of it is pedestrianised, making it a real pleasure to wander around the medieval part of the city without distraction.
You can also choose to ride around the Old Town in a horse cab, a cycle rickshaw or an electric cart. An old-fashioned horse-drawn omnibus also runs regularly in a circuit along the Royal Road, making stops at designated yellow posts along the way. If you do find the need to take public transportation, you’ll find it cheap and efficient.
By train
The train station in Krakow only handles trains coming in and out of the city from the suburbs and regional cities. There is no rail service within the city itself.
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By bus
MPK, a municipal company, operates the local bus and streetcar lines, which cover an extensive area in and around Krakow. One-way tickets are very cheap and can be bought at every news-stand, some shops and from the driver of the bus (which is slightly more expensive). You must validate your ticket in the puncher machine when you first get on.
There are several ticket options. An hourly ticket lets you change buses in any direction for an hour after validation. You can also purchase a 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour pass, which is good for unlimited travel within the time period. These are the best deals if you plan to do frequent travelling by bus.
Taxis
Taxis are quite inexpensive and easy to find in Krakow. Taxis can be found at one of the many taxi stands scattered strategically throughout the city or by calling for a pick- up. A driver will always stop for you if you hail one on the street. The government sets the fares, which must be metered.
Tourist services
There are no special tourist services except for the unusual and fun transport options in the pedestrianised Old Town.
From the airport
There aren’t many options to get from the airport into Krakow. Bus 208 runs regularly throughout the day from the terminal and the Krakow Glowny train station, next to the Old Town. The journey takes around 25 minutes and is quite cheap. The more convenient option is to hire a taxi, which wil be ready and waiting at the taxi stand in front of the terminal.