Travel tips

(updated March 7, 2001)

HOW TO GET TO KRAKOW

Flight to Krakow (click here)
Flight to Warszawa, train to Krakow (click here)
By car (click here)
In Krakow (click here)
Prices and other practical information (click here)
Weather in Krakow and in Poland

Flight to Krakow

There are now quite a few regular flights to Krakow from several European cities. Please consult your travel agent for details.

From the Krakow Balice airport you can take the city bus
208 from Balice airport (port lotniczy) to the train station or
192 from Balice airport (port lotniczy) to
You have to purchase bus tickets in advance in newsstands called "Kiosk RUCH" (located on the 1-st floor of Krakow Airport) and punch them on the bus right after boarding.

Alternatively you may take a taxi. The price for a ride to the train/bus station should not exceed 45 zloty.

From Warsaw to Krakow

The most convenient connection between the Warsaw airport and the central train station is provided by the City-Airport yellow bus service. The bus stop is right at the exit from the arrival hall. Get off at the Warszawa Centralna train station, which is just opposite to the Warsaw Marriot Hotel. Alternatively you can take the regular city bus 175. Taxis from 919 texi company provide reliable service at modeerate prices.

There is a number of Express and Intercity trains from Warsaw to Krakow. Look up the timetable.

IMPORTANT: to avoid queues purchase the train ticket at the airport "ORBIS" (Polish Travel Agency) office located at the exit from the arrival hall.

By car

See the schematic map of Poland.

In Krakow

City map.
Krakow - aerial view.
Location of the University Guesthouses.
Other hotels in Krakow.
Krakow homepage.
Wawel Royal Castle.
Cultural events.
On-line view of the Market Square.

Prices and other practical information

Polish currency called ZLOTY (PLN) divides into 100 GROSZ.

Currency rates are approximately as follows: US$ 1 = PLN 3.9, Euro 1 = PLN 3.8, DM 1 = PLN 1.9.

Some typical prices:

train Warsaw-Krakow:

express/intercity train I class: 54.44 + place card; II class 36.29 + place card,
intercity place card: 12; express place card: 7,

hotels in Krakow: prices vary from approximately PLN 150 for a single room to even PLN 500. Note that in the tourist season (May to September) it is difficult to find vacancies, therefore early reservation is advised. The University can offer a few rooms in the Guesthouses located in the city center for approximately PLN 120 (single room) PLN 180 (double room) incl. breakfast.
Restaurants: typical price for a 2 course dinner PLN 20-50. Beer PLN 4-6.

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