How to travel from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK), Poland

The distance between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) is around 12km (7 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 12min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)Kraków if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Krakow Airport.

  • Duration12min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    PLN 87($18)
Operated by

Neo Bus

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Kraków Lotnisko.

  • Duration18min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
Operated by

Koleje Małopolskie

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Krakow Airport (KRK).

  • Duration17min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    PLN 63($13)
Operated by

Radio Taxi Wawel

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Krakow Airport (KRK).

  • Duration17min
  • Distance16km (10 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)

There are several options for getting from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 18min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 12min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 87 ($18).

The distance between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) is around 12km (7 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 10km (6 miles)

It takes around 12min to get from Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) is to take the bus which takes around 12min and will set you back approx PLN 87 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK). It typically takes around 18min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 18min.

Koleje Małopolskie run train services between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK). Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 18min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK). It typically takes around 12min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12min.

Neo Bus run regular bus services between Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK). Buses run once daily and take around 12min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) from Kraków is to take the bus which will take 12min and cost around PLN 87 ($18).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK). We recommend that you take the bus to Krakow Airport. instead which will take 12min.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK). The distance is around 16km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 17min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12min and will usually cost around PLN 87 ($18).

How do I get from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)

Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)

Transport options from Kraków to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice (KRK)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
12min
PLN 87($18)
every 20 mins17km (11 miles)
Train
18min
every 30 mins12km (7 miles)
Taxi
17min
PLN 63($13)
on demand16km (10 miles)
Drive
17min
PLN 10($2)
on demand16km (10 miles)

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