Transfer Options from Katowice Airport to Krakow

Located on the Polish border next to the Czech Republic, Krakow is a unique and highly historical Polish city. Its perfectly-preserved core is surrounded by medieval walls and impressive towers. At its very heart, you will find the Glówny plaza, home to the Renessaince-era Cloth Hall and the famous gothic St. Mary’s Basilica.

Getting from Katowice Airport to Krakow can be challenging depending on the mode of transport you use. Katowice Airport taxis are available 24 hours a day, cost €120 (PLN 980) and take just 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Krakow. On the other hand, taking public transport from Katowice Airport to Krakow can be unreliable and difficult. There’s a bus that runs once a day and takes 3 hours to reach the historic city of Krakow, however, it does cost as little as €8 (PLN 40) per ticket.

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€120	180min	24/7
Bus	€16	180min	12:24–12:25

How to get from Katowice Airport to Krakow by taxi

The easiest, most reliable and only direct way to get from Katowice Airport to Krakow is to take a taxi. The Katowice Airport taxis are available 24 hours a day and take just 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the heart of Krakow. There’s also a fixed-rate fare for taking a Katowice Airport to Krakow taxi of €120 (PLN 980).

How much is a Katowice Airport to Krakow taxi?

There’s a fixed-rate fare for the journey from Katowice Airport to Krakow of €120 (PLN 980). This price is for a standard taxi that can fit up to 4 passengers.

Cost

€120 (PLN 980)

Trip Duration

3 Hrs.

*Prices may vary unless booked in a advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are readily available 24/7 from outside Katowice Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Katowice Airport?

Getting a taxi service at Katowice Airport couldn’t be easier. Taxis are readily available 24/7 from directly outside of the main Terminal C building.

Convenience

There’s no better transfer option from Katowice Airport to Krakow than a direct and reliable taxi. They will whisk you off directly from the door of the main terminal building to the door of your hotel in just 1 hour and 30 minutes, and you won’t have to worry about keeping your personal belongings safe as you’ll be travelling in your private vehicle.

Editor’s Note

The cost of a Katowice Airport taxi is for up to 4 people, so you can split the cost and pay just €30 per person.

Useful Tips

Let your driver know you are aware of the fixed fare when you get in the taxi.

Luggage that fits in the trunk of the taxi can be brought for free.

Tipping your taxi driver in Poland isn't necessary, but you can add a few Euros to your fare if you wish.

How to get the bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow

If you’re looking for a public transport option, there’s a bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow. The Flixbus leaves from Katowice Airport to Krakow once a day at 12:25. The journey time on the bus will be around 3 hours, as it makes a change in Katowice city centre, and a one-way ticket on the Flixbus bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow can be as little as €8 (PLN 40). The Infobus only operates on Saturdays and takes 2 hours to reach Krakow on average, as the service is direct; this bus costs €16 (PLN 75) per person.

How much is the bus form Katowice Airport to Krakow?

The cost of a ticket on the Flixbus bus from Krakow Airport to Krakow will depend on the day you’re travelling and how far in advance you book. Ticket prices start at €8 (PLN 40) but can go up to €11 or €14 (PLN 50 to 65). The cost of a single ticket on the Infobus will be a fixed €16 (PLN 75) per person.

Cost

€8 (PLN 40)

Trip Duration

3 Hrs.

*The Flixbus only leaves once a day, so you may have a 24 hour wait. The Infobus leaves every 1 to 3 hours.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Flixbus leaves once a day, every day at 12:25. The Infobus operates on Saturdays only from 10:50 to 01:45.

Where do I find the bus at Katowice Airport?

The buses don’t leave from directly outside Katowice Airport. You will first need to walk to the Pyrzowice, Wolności bus stop, which is around a 10-minute walk from the main Terminal C exit.

Convenience

Although a cheaper transfer option, taking the bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow isn’t the most convenient transfer option due to the very infrequent service. You will also first need to walk with all your luggage to the Pyrzowice, Wolności bus stop, which can be stressful and difficult if the weather is bad. Once you reach Krakow, you will also need to find alternative transportation to reach your hotel, adding both time and cost to your transfer.

Timetables

Flixbus

Infobus

Editor’s Note

If you're looking for a public transport option, there's also a Katowice Airport to Krakow train that runs once a day on Fridays and Sundays only. To get the Katowice Airport to Krakow train, you can take the AP bus to the Katowice Central Railway Station.

Useful Tips

There's luggage storage below the bus for large items.

You can purchase your bus tickets in advance to save money.

During the week, the bus only departs once a day, be sure to arrive early to ensure you don't miss it.

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How do I get from Katowice Airport to Krakow?

There are two ways to get from Katowice Airport to Krakow; taxi or bus. Taking a Katowice Airport to Krakow taxi is the quickest option, as the journey is just 1 hour and 30 minutes and the cost will be €120 (PLN 980). Taking the bus will take 3 hours during the week and 2 hours if you’re travelling on a Saturday. The cost of a bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow will vary but can cost as little as €8 (PLN 40).

How far is Katowice Airport from Krakow?

The distance from Katowice Airport to Krakow is 108 km. Taking a Katowice Airport taxi will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes, whilst taking the Flixbus or Infobus can take anywhere between 2 to 3 hours to reach Krakow.

What’s the cost of a Katowice Airport to Krakow taxi?

The local Katowice Airport taxis offer a fixed fare for the journey from Katowice Airport to Krakow of €120 (PLN 980). You can pay for your taxi from Katowice Airport to Krakow in cash in Euros or Polish Zloty.

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How to get from Katowice Airport to Krakow by taxi

How much is a Katowice Airport to Krakow taxi?

Cost

€120 (PLN 980)

Trip Duration

3 Hrs.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis are readily available 24/7 from outside Katowice Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Katowice Airport?

Convenience

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

How to get the bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow

How much is the bus form Katowice Airport to Krakow?

Cost

€8 (PLN 40)

Trip Duration

3 Hrs.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

The Flixbus leaves once a day, every day at 12:25. The Infobus operates on Saturdays only from 10:50 to 01:45.

Where do I find the bus at Katowice Airport?

Convenience

Timetables

Flixbus

Infobus

Editor’s Note

Useful Tips

Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Katowice Airport to Krakow?

How far is Katowice Airport from Krakow?

What’s the cost of a Katowice Airport to Krakow taxi?

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