Kraków Transport Tickets
Getting around Kraków is easy thanks to its efficient, and good-value-for-money public transport system, comprised of a comprehensive bus and tram network. What can be a little tricky is figuring out which ticket is best for you! Check out our comprehensive guide to public transport tickets in Kraków!
Discover all the tickets and travel cards available for Kraków’s public transport system and discover which one is best for you! Also check out our section on the Krákow City Pass, which can save you money, especially if you plan on visiting the city's major landmarks/museums.
The tickets mentioned are both valid for trams and buses.
Krákow City Pass
Before we look at standard public transport tickets, if you're visiting the city as a tourist and want to keep things cheap and simple, you might purchase the Krakow City Pass. This all-in-one tourist card includes 1-3 days of free, unlimited public transport, as well as access to 37 tourist attractions in the city.
Where to Purchase Public Transport Tickets in Krákow
Single journeys can be bought directly from the bus or tram drivers when you get on, but you always need to provide exact change. Other tickets and travel cards are sold at the vending machines, at the ticket offices, and on some mobile apps, like JakDojade, iMKA, SkyCash, and mPay.
Tickets per minute
Your first option is buying a simple, timed ticket, which includes unlimited transport within that timeframe. However, due to the timed nature of these tickets, it's good to have an idea of how long your journey will take, so that it doesn't expire by the end of you the ride you're on.
| Type of ticket | Zones 1 y 2 |
|---|---|
| 20-minute ticket | zł 4 (US$ 1.10) |
| 46-minute ticket or single trip | zł 6 (US$ 1.65) |
| 90-minute ticket | zł 8 (US$ 2.20) |
Tickets per day
Day tickets are a little bit less hassle than short tickets, and are a great option if you're planning on using public transport a lot during your stay.
| Type of ticket | Zone 1 | Zones 1 y 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 24-hour ticket | zł 17 (US$ 4.68) | zł 22 (US$ 6.06) |
| 48-hour ticket | zł 35 (US$ 9.65) | |
| 72-hour ticket | zł 50 (US$ 13.79) | |
| 7-day ticket | zł 56 (US$ 15.44) | zł 68 (US$ 18.75) |
So, Which Ticket Should You Buy?
If you're visiting for sightseeing, museums, and general tourism, buy the Kraków City Pass (Tourist Card).
For short trips when you don't plan on using much public transport (1–2 rides/day), buy Buy 20–60 min tickets individually.
If you're staying for 1-3 days and are planning on using public transport a lot during your stay, the 24h, 48h, or 72h passes are generally cheaper.
If you're staying for a week and plan on using public transport frequently, buy the 7-day pass (56 PLN Zone I).
If you're visiting as a family for the weekend, buy the Weekend Family Ticket (25 PLN total).
If you're going to Wieliczka by train + trams, buy the 70-min Combined Ticket (7 PLN).