Workshop on Low x Physics 2001 
June 27 - 30, 2001, Krakow, POLAND

Travel tips

(updated March 7, 2001)

HOW TO GET TO KRAKOW



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


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:


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