Krakow is known as ‘the Florence of Poland’. This is not without reason, as the city has suffered little violence of war. The historical city centre is still largely in its original state and has therefore been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site...
The crown jewel of Polish city breaks, Krakow was the royal capital of the country for almost 500 years, making it the luxury destination of choice for everyone from pack-packers, to jet-set explorers. Krakow has no problem keeping up with the modern world thanks to an enviable selection of modern bars, clubs and cafes hidden away through the many cobbled alleyways and streets of this beautifully gothic city. But if bland, boiled cabbage is your dinner of choice perhaps head somewhere else, as the diverse and creative selection of food available in Krakow would easily give the finest Michelin starred cities a run for their money.
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To and from the airport:
Buses 292 and 208 run from the airport to the city centre once per hour. If you need to get to the Central Train Station, get off at the stop Dworzec Główny Wschód. This bus stop is located next to shopping centre Galeria Krakowska, approximately 100m from the entrance of the central train station (Dworzec Główny PKP). The ride takes over 40 minutes. Single-ride tickets from Balice Airport to the city centre cost PLN4.00. Make sure you buy the "agglomeration ticket", this type of ticket is valid in two zones, so also in the area where the airport is located. Tickets can be bought from one of the newsagents or from a ticket machine at the bus stop or on the bus. Make sure you validate your ticket immediately after boarding the vehicle.
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Airlines
Scheduled Airlines from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany: Air Berlin, Brussels Airlines, Eurolot, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair
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