Krakow City Guide: A Fun Weekend, Krakow, Poland

During the first weekend of September, I spent some time with a friend exploring Kraków and Warsaw. Although we didn’t have much time (just two days), we managed to see a lot of both cities. We spent about a day and a half in Kraków before taking the train to Warsaw, where we enjoyed our final afternoon and evening.

In this Krakow city guide, you’ll find everything you need to plan your own trip-must-see sights, hidden gems, how to get there, how to get around, where to stay and loads of handy tips. Let’s dive in!

Getting to Kraków is simple, whether you’re flying in, taking the train, or arriving by bus or car. The city is well-connected to major European hubs and offers easy transfers to the center. Here’s a breakdown of the best ways to reach Kraków, no matter where you’re coming from:

- By Air: Fly into John Paul II Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK), just 10 km from the city center. A quick 20-minute train ride (€1) or taxi (€10-12) gets you downtown in no time.

- By Train: Kraków Główny station is centrally located and well connected to Warsaw (~2.5h) and other European cities like Prague and Vienna.

- By Bus: Long-distance buses are affordable and comfortable-think routes like Warsaw to Kraków, Prague to Kraków, or even Budapest to Kraków. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).