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The train from Krakow airport to city center districts is the quick rail link: a covered walk from the terminal, a timetable that runs from dawn to near midnight, and a fare you can pay on board.
Editorial team, krakowairporttransfer.click · Updated November 9, 2026 · Quick read: 8 min
Main facts
Is there a train station at Krakow airport?
Yes. Is there a train station at Krakow airport? There is, and it could hardly be closer: the platform sits directly next to the terminal, with the car park block in between and a roofed bridge for pedestrians.1 You never need to cross a road or stand in the rain. From the arrivals hall, follow the train pictograms; the walk is short, which matters when you are pushing a loaded trolley or carrying a child.
The trains belong to Koleje Małopolskie, the regional railway owned by the province.5 Its airport service opened on 28 September 2015, on the route from Wieliczka through Kraków Główny to the airport.6 Each train has at least 138 seats and dedicated space for passengers with disabilities.5 Air-conditioning, power outlets, Wi-Fi and ticket machines come as standard on board.7
The station itself is fully adapted for passengers with reduced mobility, and the airport's assistance service will help a disabled traveler from the train door to a seat on the plane.8 If you need that help on arrival, ask your airline when you book, and say how you plan to travel into the city. A railway ticket office also stands on platform I, open from 08:10 to 19:45 every day of the week.9
Krakow airport to city center train times
Here are the Krakow airport to city center train times as the operator publishes them. The timetable in force now covers 25 October to 12 December 2026, and the schedule shifts slightly with each new one.12 In it, the earliest daily train leaves the airport at 04:17 and the daytime pattern settles at 06:17, 06:47, 07:17 and every 30 minutes after that.4 Trains are timed at the same minutes past each hour, which makes the timetable easy to remember.
The ride is short. The earliest train leaves at 04:17 and pulls into Kraków Główny at 04:34, a journey of 17 minutes.4 In the evening, trains leave the airport at 20:17, 20:47, 21:17 and 21:47, then at 22:17 and 23:17, and the 23:17 reaches the main station at 23:34.13 Two more trains follow after midnight, at 00:07 and 00:57, reaching Kraków Główny at 00:24 and 01:14.14
Plan for the gap. If your plane lands after midnight, the last train, at 00:57, may already be gone by the time you have your bags.14 The night bus 902 and the airport taxi carry on later, and a pre-booked transfer waits for you whatever the hour.15,16 Always check the timetable for your travel date on the operator's website before you fly, because dates outside this period run to a new timetable.
Tickets, fares and where to buy
A single ticket from the airport to Kraków Główny costs PLN 20, and one to Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia costs PLN 24.17 Luggage is carried free of charge, and a dog travels for PLN 3.3 Those are the regional railway's own fares. Note that the city's 70-minute combined ticket for trains and trams covers stations with Kraków in their name but excludes Kraków Airport: it will not do for this ride.20
You have several ways to pay. The ticket machine on the train takes cash or card, the conductor sells tickets on board for cash or card, and you can also buy online from Koleje Małopolskie or through apps such as KOLEO and Jakdojade.10 Back in the terminal, the ticket machines beside the arrival hall also sell rail tickets and accept cards.21 Tickets bought from the train crew are valid only for travel on the day of purchase.22
Which should you use? An app ticket bought while you wait for your bags is the calmest option, but it needs mobile data. The machine on board is a sound fallback if your phone has no signal. Whatever you choose, have your card ready before the train moves; the conductor will come through the carriage, and a valid ticket from the start avoids an awkward conversation in a language you may not speak.
Train or car?
Is the airport train right for you?
Answer for your own arrival.
If I land between early morning and late evening
Take the train
Trains run every 30 minutes by day, with the last one at 00:57.4,14
If I travel alone with a backpack
Take the train
If My plane lands after 1 a.m.
Book a car or taxi
The airport taxi keeps flat fares at any hour; a transfer driver waits 45 minutes.16
If We are a family with lots of bags
Book a private transfer
One price per booking, with a car chosen for your bags.
If My hotel is in Wieliczka
Stay on the train
The same line runs on to Wieliczka Rynek Kopalnia for PLN 24.17
Where to get off
Stations along the line
Western districts
Kraków Łobzów
Last stop before the center
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Wieliczka stays
Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia
End of the line
Book a door-to-door transferStops between the airport and Kraków Główny
The line makes several short stops before the main station: Kraków Olszanica, Kraków Zakliki, Kraków Młynówka, Kraków Bronowice and Kraków Łobzów.19 If you are bound for the Old Town, stay on to Kraków Główny; these western stops help if you are staying in the Bronowice or Łobzów districts, closer to the airport than the Old Town, where a hotel near the line saves a ride back across the city.
After Kraków Główny, the trains carry on east and south through stations including Kraków Grzegórzki, Kraków Zabłocie and Kraków Płaszów, and end at Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia.19,2 From the airport to Wieliczka the journey takes about 45 minutes.17 If your hotel is near Zabłocie, across the river from Kazimierz, staying on for a couple of stops past the main station can put you closer to your door.
Pay attention to the direction on the platform display. Trains towards the city and Wieliczka leave from the airport station, while on the way back you board at Kraków Główny for the airport. Check the end station on the platform screen before you step on, and keep an eye on the station names as the train slows: Kraków Główny is the large covered station after Łobzów.
Step by step
Terminal to Old Town on the train
Arrivals hall
Follow the train signs
The station is reached on a covered footbridge from the terminal.1
Ticket
Pay by app or machine
Buy online, in KOLEO or Jakdojade, or at the machine on the train.10
Departure
Board the SKA1
Daytime trains leave every 30 minutes, at 06:17, 06:47 and so on.4
Arrival
Step off at Kraków Główny
The ride takes 17 minutes on the earliest train, 04:17 to 04:34.4
Last stretch
Walk to the square
Allow roughly 10 minutes on foot to reach the square.11
On board with luggage, children and pets
The airport line uses modern regional trains, and luggage costs nothing extra on top of your fare.5,3 Find a seat near your cases rather than leaving them by the door at the far end of the carriage. UK travel advice for Poland tells visitors to keep valuables out of sight at main rail stations and on train services.23 A small lock on the zip of a large case is a sensible extra for any rail journey with luggage.
For families, a pushchair rides free like any other luggage. On the city's own trams and buses, young children travel free, with a cut-off of 30 September in the calendar year a child turns seven, but that rule belongs to the city network; check the railway's own child fares before you buy.24 Pets are allowed, and a dog ticket on the airport line costs PLN 3.3 Keep your dog close to you and away from the doors while the train fills up at the main station.
Travelers with reduced mobility will find designated spaces on board and a fully adapted station at the airport end.5,8 If you need a ramp or help with steps at Kraków Główny, ask the conductor before your stop. And if the journey is just too much with tired children and a pile of bags, a private car from the terminal to your door is the alternative that removes every change.
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Krakow Airport to the city center on the airport train
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Kraków Airport train station is fully adapted to the needs of passengers with disabilities
Before you ride
Airport train checklist
Ticket3
From Kraków Główny to the Old Town
The city's tourism portal places Kraków Główny in the center, around 10 minutes by foot from the Main Market Square.11 The trains arrive at platforms above a large underground passage, which also leads to the regional bus station.25 Take the exits marked for the Old Town to surface near the Planty, the green belt that rings the historic center, a few minutes from St Florian's Gate.
The station has ticket machines that work around the clock and self-service luggage lockers in a range of sizes.11,18 That is handy if you arrive before check-in time and want to explore without your suitcase. The Koleje Małopolskie customer service center sits in the station passage under platform I, open Monday to Friday from 06:15 to 19:30 and on weekends and holidays from 07:15 to 16:15.26
For hotels in Kazimierz or Podgórze, the walk from the station takes longer than the train ride, and cobbles are hard on suitcase wheels. A tram from the station area or a short taxi ride covers that last stretch. Our map of hotel districts shows where each area lies compared with the station, which helps you decide whether the train alone is enough for your trip.
When the train is not the answer
The train is the right answer for most daytime arrivals, but not for all of them. If your flight lands after the late trains, the choice narrows to the night bus 902, the official taxi at its flat zone fares, or a car booked in advance.15,16 Groups change the sums as well. A car shared by several people can cost less per head than individual train tickets, and it takes you from the curb straight to your door.
The private transfer sold on this site carries one price per booking, and the car it sends is sized to your party and luggage. Your driver stands by the exchange shop in arrivals with your name for 45 minutes after landing. Because it can be cancelled free until 24 hours before, it also works as a back-up you drop if an early landing lets you catch the train.
Weigh it up honestly. For one traveler with a backpack, the train at PLN 20 is excellent value.3 For a family arriving late with a stack of cases, the train involves a walk, a platform, a change of level at the main station and another walk at the end. The calculator on this page shows what a private car costs for your group, to compare it with the fares on this page.
FAQ
Fast answers to common questions.
Is there a train from Krakow airport to the city center?
How often does the airport train run?
Every 30 minutes by day.
Daytime departures in the current timetable follow a half-hourly pattern, at 17 and 47 minutes past each hour.4
What time is the earliest train from the airport?
What time is the last train from Krakow airport?
00:57 in the current timetable.
It reaches Kraków Główny at 01:14, and an earlier train leaves at 00:07; both run daily except 28-29 October.14
How much is the train ticket to the city?
Can I buy the train ticket on board?
Yes.
The machine on the train takes cash or card, and the conductor also sells tickets.10
Does the city 70-minute ticket cover the airport train?
No.
The combined city and rail ticket excludes Kraków Airport station.20
Where is the train station at Krakow airport?
Next to the terminal.
You walk to it from the terminal over a roofed bridge, past the car park building.1
Sources
- Kraków Airport · Train ↩
- Kraków Airport · Train ↩
- Kraków Airport · Train ↩
- Koleje Małopolskie (regional railway of Lesser Poland) · SKA1 timetable, valid 25 October to 12 December 2026 (PDF) ↩
- Kraków Airport · Train ↩
- Koleje Małopolskie (regional railway of Lesser Poland) · History ↩
- Kraków Airport · Train ↩
- Kraków Airport · Train ↩
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- Kraków Airport · Train ↩
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