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Pyrzowice to Kraków MDA
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Flying into Pyrzowice? Katowice Airport to Krakow is a longer ride than from Balice, but a coach timed to flights and private cars make it straightforward. Here is how each option works.
Editorial team, krakowairporttransfer.click · Updated November 9, 2026 · Quick read: 7 min
Main facts
- Two airportsKraków is served by Balice and by Pyrzowice, which is Katowice Airport.1
- Distance117 km by the airport bus route, about 2 hours.2
- Airport busPLN 90 one way to Kraków MDA, booked online.3
- Private car1.5 hours, priced per booking, pickup in arrivals.
- LiquidsKatowice still applies 100 ml containers in a 1-liter bag.4
Kraków's second airport
Kraków has two airports in its region: Balice, which is Kraków Airport, and Pyrzowice, which is Katowice Airport.1 Kraków's own tourism portal puts Pyrzowice approximately 110 km west of the city.5 The coach operator that runs the airport bus gives 117 km for its route to Kraków, with a journey of about 2 hours.2 Either way, it is a different trip from the short hop in from Balice.
Why would you land there? Airlines choose airports by their own network, and a fare or a schedule may simply suit you better at Katowice. The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial counts both airports inside a radius of about 50 kilometers around Oświęcim, a reminder that Pyrzowice sits in the same corner of southern Poland as Kraków.6 If you are comparing flights, add the ground trip into the comparison.
The good news is that getting from Katowice Airport to Krakow is well organized. A scheduled coach runs between the terminals and Kraków's main bus station, timed to the flight schedules.7 Private transfers go door to door, and you can also travel in stages through Katowice. Below, each option is set out with the prices and rules its operator publishes.
Options
Katowice Airport to Kraków compared
| Option | Time | Price | Where it ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport coach | About 2 hours | PLN 90 one way | Kraków MDA, stand G7 |
| Coach via Katowice | About 35 minutes to Katowice, then onward | PLN 20 to Katowice | Katowice, then Kraków |
| Private transfer | 1.5 hours | Per booking | Your address |
| Private transfer, 100 minutes | 100 minutes | Per booking | Your address |
Times and fares from the coach operator and the listings; zloty fares as the operator states them.2,3
The airport bus to Kraków MDA
The Matuszek company has run a coach service between Kraków, Katowice and Pyrzowice airport since 2004, and it times its buses to the flight schedules of low-cost, regular and charter airlines.7 At Katowice Airport, the bus leaves from stop number 3, or 4, about 10 meters from Terminal C, by a sign reading Airport Bus Service.9 In Kraków it uses the Central Bus Station MDA behind Kraków Główny, on the upper platform at stand G7.10
The fare between Katowice Airport and Kraków is PLN 90 one way or PLN 180 return; to Katowice city the fare is PLN 20.3 Children up to 12 pay 50% less, and paying on the spot in cash or by card adds PLN 10 to the ticket.12 Buying from the driver also costs PLN 10 more each way, which makes an online booking the sensible default.13
Read the booking rules carefully, because this is not a city bus. Online reservations close 2 hours before departure.8 The buses run every day, but a bus does not stop where nobody has reserved, and it may leave ahead of schedule once every booked passenger is aboard.14,15 If your flight is late, the company says it will do its best to wait.16 Book at the same time as your flight if you can.
Distances
How far Pyrzowice is by road
- To Katowice35
- To Kraków117
Route distances from Katowice Airport as the airport bus operator gives them.2
A transfer from Katowice airport to Krakow
A transfer from Katowice airport to Krakow takes the planning out of the trip. The private transfer we offer for this route links Katowice Airport with any Kraków address you give, in either direction, and the listing gives the ride as 1.5 hours. Pickup is in the arrival hall at Katowice Airport, with a sign bearing your name, and the car is chosen to suit your party size and luggage.
As with every private car, the price covers the booking, not each passenger. That is what makes it competitive for families and groups. The provider asks for the addresses, the flight number, the arrival time and the number of people in the group, and wants to hear early about a cancelled or delayed flight. You can reserve without paying upfront, and cancelling is free until 24 hours before.
Another private listing on the same route gives its ride as 100 minutes and offers children's seats on request. Both are priced per booking, and the calculator below shows their from-prices side by side. Compare them with the coach fare multiplied by the people in your party, and with your arrival time: a car does not depend on a coach timetable, and it drops you at the door rather than at the bus station.
Pick a ride
How should you get from Pyrzowice to Kraków?
Choose by group size, budget and arrival time.
If I travel alone on a budget
The airport coach
If We are a family of several
A private transfer
One price per booking, 1.5 hours to your door.
If My flight often runs late
A private transfer
The provider asks to hear about delays early to reschedule.
If I want to see Katowice too
Coach to Katowice first
If I need a child seat
Ask for one
The 100-minute listing offers children's seats on request.
Your choice
Coach, private car or in stages
Per booking
Private transfer
Arrivals hall to your door
- Time1.5 hours
- PickupName sign in arrivals
- CancelFree up to 24 hours ahead
In stages
Via Katowice
Coach, then onward
Book the Katowice transferTaxi from Katowice airport to Krakow
A taxi from Katowice airport to Krakow is possible, but it is a long ride for a meter. On a trip of this length, settle the price before the car moves, and ask whether motorway tolls are included. The quickest road from Pyrzowice to Kraków follows the S1 to Mysłowice and then the toll section of the A4 motorway.18
Compare that with a pre-booked transfer, where the price is fixed at booking and the car is waiting when you come out of arrivals. For a long ride, a fixed price is the calmer arrangement, especially late at night or with a tired family. Whichever you take, keep the confirmation, the driver's phone number and your Kraków address on your phone before you land.
Taxis matter more on the way back. If you are staying outside the center of Kraków and have an early flight from Pyrzowice, a car from your door may be the practical way to make check-in. Plan that ride with care, because the road distance and the motorway traffic both count, and Katowice Airport suggests reaching the departure hall at least 45 minutes before departure.19
Pyrzowice to Kraków
From landing to the city by coach
Before you fly
Book the coach online
Online booking closes 2 hours before departure.8
Terminal C
Find stop 3 or 4
About 10 meters from Terminal C, by the Airport Bus Service sign.9
On the road
Ride to Kraków
About 2 hours for 117 km.2
Kraków MDA
Step off at stand G7
Upper platform, behind Kraków Główny.10
Last stretch
Walk or ride to the hotel
The Old Town's main square lies about 10 minutes' walk from the station.11
Via Katowice in stages
You can also travel in stages. The same coach company runs from the airport to Katowice city, 35 km away, in about 35 minutes, with the stop at the International Bus Station in the Sądowa Transfer Centre.2,3 The fare to Katowice is PLN 20 one way.3 Kraków's tourism portal describes this route too: first to the center of Katowice, then on from Katowice to Kraków.20
Going in stages only makes sense if it saves you time or money on your particular day, or if you plan to see Katowice anyway. It adds a change, a second ticket and a walk between stations with your luggage. On a typical trip, the direct coach or a door-to-door car is simpler, and the extra cost of a direct car shrinks quickly once you share it.
Long-distance coaches also link the two airports directly. A RegioJet line calls at both airports on its way to Ostrava, and FlixBus line N913 runs from Kraków MDA and Kraków Airport via Katowice to Ostrava, Olomouc, Brno and Prague.21,22 Those services are built for longer journeys, but they are worth knowing if your plans cross a border.
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Katowice Airport transfer guide: the bus into the city
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The bus may depart ahead of schedule when all the passengers holding reservations for the run are already on board.
Katowice checklist
Before you land at Pyrzowice
Booking3
Katowice Airport before your flight home
Katowice Airport keeps its terminals open around the clock.23 Check-in usually starts two hours before departure, and Katowice wants you in the departure hall by 45 minutes before take-off at the latest.19 A medical center in Terminal A works around the clock, and the lost luggage offices are in the arrivals hall in Terminal C.24,25
Pack differently for Katowice. Unlike Kraków, where you may carry up to 2 liters per item, Katowice applies the familiar limit: 100 ml per container at most, packed together in a single clear bag that closes and holds up to 1 liter.26,4 A bottle bought in Kraków for the flight home will not get through security in Katowice unless it goes in your checked bag.
For the journey back, the coach runs the other way, from Kraków MDA to the airport.10 Be at the stop at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure, and remember that the bus can leave early when all booked passengers are on board.17,15 The private transfers on this page also work in both directions, from your hotel to the departure hall.
Which way suits your trip
Solo travelers and couples on a budget will find the coach hard to beat: PLN 90 one way, a fixed stop behind Kraków Główny, and a timetable built around flights.3,10 Book online to avoid the PLN 10 surcharge for paying on the bus, and allow for the 2 hours on the road.12,2
Families and groups should price a private car. The transfer covers the whole booking and takes about 1.5 hours to your door, with a driver holding a name sign in arrivals. Children ride half price on the coach, but a car still avoids a walk with luggage between the bus station and your hotel.12 For late or delayed flights, a booked car with a driver who knows your flight number takes the timing worry away.
If you have not yet booked your flight, compare the full door-to-door time. From Kraków Airport at Balice, about 11 km from the center, the trip into town takes well under an hour.27 From Pyrzowice, plan on 1.5 to 2 hours on the road.2 A cheaper fare into Katowice can still be the right call; just budget the ground transfer from the start.
FAQ
Fast answers to common questions.
How far is Katowice Airport from Krakow?
How long is the bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow?
How much is the bus from Katowice Airport to Krakow?
Where does the bus leave at Katowice Airport?
Stop 3 or 4 by Terminal C.
The stop is about 10 meters from Terminal C, signed Airport Bus Service.9
Can I pay on the bus?
Yes, for PLN 10 more.
Paying on the spot in cash or by card adds PLN 10 to the ticket.12
How long does a private transfer take?
1.5 hours.
That is the listing's duration from Katowice Airport to your address in Kraków.
Will the airport bus wait if my flight is late?
It will try.
The operator says it will do its best to wait for a delayed flight.16
Can I take large bottles through Katowice security?
No.
Unlike Kraków, Katowice allows liquids only in containers of up to 100 ml, in a 1-liter bag.4
Sources
- Kraków city tourism portal (krakow.travel) · Transport by plane ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · Timetable: Katowice Pyrzowice Airport - Kraków ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · Prices and bus stop location ↩
- Katowice Airport · FAQ ↩
- Kraków city tourism portal (krakow.travel) · Transport by plane ↩
- Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum · Getting to the Museum ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · Information ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · FAQ ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · Prices and bus stop location ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · Timetable: Katowice Pyrzowice Airport - Kraków ↩
- Kraków city tourism portal (krakow.travel) · Transport by train ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · Prices and bus stop location ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · FAQ ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · FAQ ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · FAQ ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · FAQ ↩
- Matuszek, Katowice Airport bus operator · FAQ ↩
- Kraków city tourism portal (krakow.travel) · Transport by plane ↩
- Katowice Airport · FAQ ↩
- Kraków city tourism portal (krakow.travel) · Transport by plane ↩
- Kraków Airport · Private transport (buses and mini buses) ↩
- Kraków Airport · Private transport (buses and mini buses) ↩
- Katowice Airport · FAQ ↩
- Katowice Airport · FAQ ↩
- Katowice Airport · FAQ ↩
- Kraków Airport · FAQ ↩
- Kraków Airport · By car ↩
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