{"id":11406,"date":"2026-11-06T21:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/?post_type=blog_&#038;p=11406"},"modified":"2026-11-06T21:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T20:55:11","slug":"how-to-get-around-krakow","status":"publish","type":"blog_","link":"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/en\/blog\/how-to-get-around-krakow\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Around Krakow: Public Transport, Bikes, Taxis and Parking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Krakow is full of remarkable places<\/strong> \u2013 historic, architectural and cultural. Fortunately, the \u201cCity of Kings\u201d also has convenient and efficient transport. Visitors can use railway and coach stations, the airport, an extensive public transport network and taxis. In this guide we explain <strong>how to get around the city comfortably and how to reach its most popular sights quickly and easily<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<nav><b>Contents<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#getting-around\">How to get around Krakow<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#popular-attractions\">How to reach the most popular attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8471 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rynek-krakow-sukiennice.jpg\" alt=\"Horse-drawn carriage by the Cloth Hall in Krakow\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rynek-krakow-sukiennice.jpg 960w, https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rynek-krakow-sukiennice-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rynek-krakow-sukiennice-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/640;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"getting-around\">How to get around Krakow<\/h2>\n<p><strong>The simplest, most convenient and cheapest way to get around Krakow is public transport.<\/strong> The city is well connected, and trams and buses are all you need to move around quickly, whether you are here for sightseeing or business. There are more than 160 bus routes and almost 30 tram routes.<\/p>\n<h3>Public transport<\/h3>\n<p>When using public transport, first check which zone you will be travelling in:<\/p>\n<p><strong>City zone<\/strong> \u2013 covers the city centre and the main attractions, ideal if you want to focus on Krakow\u2019s highlights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Agglomeration zone<\/strong> \u2013 also covers places further from the centre, such as Wieliczka and Krakow Airport.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose single-journey tickets valid for 20, 50 or 90 minutes, as well as 24-, 48- and 72-hour and 7-day tickets, which are especially handy for visitors. There are also group tickets, combined tickets for public transport and Koleje Ma\u0142opolskie regional trains, and a family weekend ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Also worth reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/en\/blog\/krakow-in-2-days\/\">Krakow in 2 days: a guide to the top attractions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>You can buy public transport tickets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>from ticket machines at stops,<\/li>\n<li>from ticket machines on board trams and buses (contactless cards accepted),<\/li>\n<li>at ticket offices,<\/li>\n<li>in mobile apps such as mPay, moBilet, SkyCash or the Ma\u0142opolska Agglomeration Card app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cycling in Krakow<\/h3>\n<p>If you like to stay active, a bike is a great option. Grand Ascot Hotel offers bikes for hire to its guests, and there are also private and public bike-sharing schemes in the city, with subscriptions or pay-by-the-minute rental.<br \/>\nAlso worth reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/en\/blog\/car-scooters-and-bicycles-by-the-minute-in-krakow\/\">Cars, scooters and bikes by the minute in Krakow<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Parking and taxis<\/h3>\n<p>If you are travelling by car, remember that there is a paid parking zone in central Krakow on weekdays during the daytime. You can pay at the parking meter or in a mobile app. Taxis are another convenient option \u2013 Grand Ascot guests can order one at reception. Our hotel also has an <strong>underground car park in the centre of Krakow<\/strong> (parking must be booked in advance) \u2013 see our <a href=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/en\/location\/\">location page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"popular-attractions\">How to reach the most popular attractions<\/h2>\n<p>Krakow\u2019s public transport makes it easy to reach the city\u2019s main sights. Most of them are in and around the Main Market Square and the Old Town: St Mary\u2019s Basilica, the Cloth Hall, the Jagiellonian University, Wawel Royal Castle and the Dragon\u2019s Den.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Krak\u00f3w G\u0142\u00f3wny railway station and the coach station are right next to each other, and from there you can reach the Main Market Square on foot or by tram<\/strong> in about 10 minutes. Trams from the station area also go directly to the Tauron Arena, which hosts many major sporting and cultural events \u2013 the journey takes about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>From Grand Ascot Hotel, the Main Market Square is just 600 m away \u2013 a 6-minute walk \u2013 so you can explore most of the Old Town on foot.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"book-your-stay-in-krakow\">Stay in the heart of Krakow<\/h2>\n<p>Grand Ascot Hotel is 600&nbsp;m from the Main Market Square, about a 6-minute walk. What you will find on site:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>underground car park in the building (advance booking required)<\/li>\n<li>sauna and gym<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/en\/bar-and-restaurant\/\">Four Restaurant<\/a> and Wine &amp; Spirits Bar<\/li>\n<li>buffet breakfast<\/li>\n<li>pets welcome<\/li>\n<li>3 conference rooms, the largest for up to 100 people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sign up for our newsletter and get up to 10% off your stay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/en\/rooms-and-apartments\/\">See rooms and apartments<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/grandascot.pl\/en\/special-offers\/\">See special offers<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Krakow is full of remarkable places \u2013 historic, architectural and cultural. Fortunately, the \u201cCity of Kings\u201d also has convenient and efficient transport. Visitors can use railway and coach stations, the airport, an extensive public transport network and taxis. 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