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By taxi
The big trick of taking taxis in Cracow is to avoid taking one from a rank on the street. You will pay 30 percent less if you order one by phone. This leads to the bizarre sight of people with mobiles ringing whilst standing next to the taxi they wish to take. A minute later, following clearance from ground control, and the punters are on their way! If you are looking for a reliable taxi service, either to the airport airport or elsewhere in town then you can use Cracow-life.com's online taxi booking to reserve your ride. Alternatively call 9191 when you arrive and tell the operator that Cracow Life sent you! Please note that taxis cannot be hailed from the street whilst they are moving. You will be ignored! 
By car
You can hire a car to get around, but if you plan to spend most of your time in the city, think carefully. Apart from the difficulty of driving on the right, there are trams to contend with, a boggling one-way system, and signs that even native Poles struggle to comprehend. Parking is severely restricted in the Old Town, and three different enforcement agencies (Parking, Municipal and National Police) to contend with. The alternative, public transport, is a far better bet.
By public transport
What most cities dream of - safe, efficient and cheap transportation, through a network of trams and buses. Buy your tickets (2.50PLN for adults, 1.25PLN concession) from any of the little kiosks that are dotted around the town. All journeys cost the same, irrespective of distance. Jump aboard the bus or tram and punch your little ticket in one of the little orange boxes. Keep the stamped stub for the not infrequent checks by plain-clothes inspectors.
By bike
Those cobbles aren't very good for your backside, and there's always the crowds and pigeons to contend with, but nonetheless getting around Cracow by bike is a great option. You can whizz round the Old Town in a jiffy and, thanks to the added mobility of two wheels, you can also head further afield. | |
Above: Choose between getting in one, or constantly having to avoid the little menaces...
Left: Faster driver, faster!
Below: There's only one winner in a Tram vs. Car head to head 
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 | | "I am looking for an overnight train from Cracow (really Zakopane but I am pretty sure I will have to take a bus from Zakopane to Cracow) to Prague. Any information would be helpful.
PS all the -life websites have been great!" | Caitlin
United States
May.06.2010
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Can you tell me the bus number (line) from Cracow main bus station to Oswiecim/Auschwitz?
Thanks." | Birgit
Germany
Apr.02.2010
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Going to Krakow soon (1st time). Thinking of getting train from airport to train station. Will we be able to buy train tickets onboard or where else can we buy them for 2 people? Will we have to pay for our cases too?
From train station, can we get a bus into Kazimierz? extra tickets for case/s again?
Is it best to buy a 3 day ticket getting money off transport and places to visit? If so, where can we get them? what are they called? Thanks" | Susan
United Kingdom
Sep.03.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Thanks for the tips. Am thinking of braving the unknown and renting a car. Am I foolish?!" | Jim B
United Kingdom
Jun.25.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "If you go by bus to Auswitz can you buy a guide in English when there?" | Malcolm
United Kingdom
Apr.02.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Best way of getting to Auzchwitz is by public transport - there are mini buses every 30 minutes or so downstairs in the bus station (behing the railway station) costs about £1.50 and takes hour and a half - drops you right outside!" | NB
United Kingdom
Mar.03.2009
rates this page 5/5 |
| | "Can you let me know which buses run to Auschwitz please? Is it a good idea to travel by public transport or should I book a tour?" | Tony Howell
United Kingdom
Jan.29.2009
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Tip: The trams, tains and buses are good and very efficent theY offer the best way to get around the city and beyond ensure you purchase a ticket from the machine on the trams or from the driver as soon as you board, BEWARE inspectors issue heavy on the spot fines. If you go by Taxi ensure the taxi has a meter ! if not you will get taken for more than one kind of ride, sadly there are a few who will take advantage of the tourist to make a fast buck !!! and soon empty your wallet for you, but if you use common sense then you won't go far wrong. The approx fare for a taxi to the city is around 70 zloty by bus 5 zloty and by tram around 10 zloty this is from Balice air port. Krakow is a really nice city and well worth taking the time to explore the traditional polish cusine is great and should be tried. " | MP
United Kingdom
Jan.14.2009
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "Don't hire a car ! The taxi drivers are very polite but drive like maniacs, recommend using trams, buses or trains cheap and relatively safe. If you are walking around the city watch out when crossing at marked crossings, taxi drivers ignore them. Be safe !" | Alan
United Kingdom
Aug.25.2008
rates this page 4/5 |
| | "Please remember to pay for large items of luggage on the trams as large pieces of luggage need a single ticket." | william hill
United Kingdom
Apr.22.2008
rates this page 3/5 |
| | "beware do not get on trams without ticket they watch for nieve tourist on way in from airport we were able to pay on board train we taught the same with trams, they tryed to get 100 slott off each of us ,we explained that we were paying on board,in the end we payed 100 between us inspector just pocketed the money," | RAY
Ireland
Dec.27.2007
rates this page 3/5 |
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