How much is Krakow Airport express train? Ticket price

One of the two best ways to get from Kraków Airport to the city center is by taking the airport train, which goes directly to the central station located within walking distance of the Main Market Square. When planning a trip to Kraków, many people wonder how much the train from the Krakow Airport to the city center costs. What is the ticket price in 2025? How much should you budget for this expense? Let’s check Krakow Airport express train ticket prices.

Train from the Airport to the City Center

After landing at Kraków Airport, you can cover the short distance to the city center using Uber or Bolt for around 40-55 PLN, or opt for noticeably more expensive transfers or taxis. Alternatively, you can choose the train, which allows you to avoid traffic jams. The train is one of the best ways to get from Krakow Airport to city center. How much does it cost? What are the prices?

As of early 2025, the price of the train from Kraków Airport to the city center has increased. A standard ticket for the Małopolska Railways SKA1 line from Kraków Lotnisko station to Kraków Główny station in the city center now costs 20 PLN after the 2025 price hike, which is approximately 4.80 EUR, 5 USD, or 4 GBP.

A discounted ticket (discount also applies to students) costs 9.80 PLN, which is approximately 2.30 EUR, 2.40 USD, 2 GBP, while a child ticket costs 12.60 PLN, which is approximately 3 EUR, 3.15 USD, 2.50 GBP.

Tickets for the train from the airport to the city center of Kraków can be reserved on the official website kolejemalopolskie.com.pl/en/home-page, where you can also find the detailed timetable.

Tickets can also be purchased at ticket machines at the terminal building (level 0) or at the train station, inside the train, or directly from the conductor. Generally, reserving tickets for the train from Kraków Airport to the city center is not necessary.

The first trains to the city center depart as early as 4:17 AM, and the last scheduled train leaves at 12:57 AM. The journey by train to the very center of Kraków takes about 17 minutes.

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