Are the trams in Krakow free?

A single 1-hour ticket for Krakow public transport costs 5 PLN, a 20-minutes ticket costs 2,80 PLN. These are your bus & tram pass, as long as you do not buy a single-use ticket. There are tickets available from 20-minutes tickets to 7 days and valid for both buses and trams.



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While there is no subway system in Krakow, taxis and buses are always easy options. Krakow also has a great tram system, which locals use frequently. For a unique way to see the central historic area, take a horse and carraige or a bicycle rickshaw! Hop-on/hop-off bus tours are also great ways to see any city.

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ticket machine at the train station (cash payment or payment with credit/debit card) train conductor on board (cash payment or payment with credit/debit card).

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Tickets are available from:
  1. ticket machines: on selected stops (nearly all stops in the city centre are equipped with those), machines onboard buses and trams (CAUTION: they offer different options of payment: coins or cards, depending on the model)
  2. kiosks, selected newsagents and corner shops.


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Krakow is quite affordable for most types of travelers. Especially in comparison to Western Europe, not to mention Scandinavia. Since it is one of Poland's biggest cities, prices in Poland Krakow such as living and travel are slightly higher than in the rest of the country.

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Areas to avoid in Krakow include some of the old residential areas and the city's outskirts. There are also interesting tourist destinations in places further out. A perfect example is the raw architecture of Nowa Huta. This utopian district will melt the heart of every photographer and history lover.

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You'll find pay toilets at the train station and all metro stations; you can also pay to use the toilet in many caf?s (or ask the waiter nicely if you can use it for free.) The cost is usually 1 or 2 zloty.

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The ticket should be inserted with the magnetic strip down into the opening on the front of the validating machine and then released freely to go automatically inside. If a correct ticket has been inserted, after a while it is returned, a green light illuminates and a short beep sounds.

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Low season (November–February) is best for photography and budget travel. Prices drop during the winter months when visitors are few, which makes it an excellent time for budget travelers to visit.

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The best times to visit Kraków are from March to May and between September and November. The weather is pleasant and the summer's throngs of tourists are nowhere to be found. July and August's weather often climbs into the mid-70s, while the average low in January is in the low 20s.

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In urban areas such as Warsaw and Krakow, which are used to serving tourists, tipping at restaurants is almost expected. Tip approximately 10% for good service and 15% for phenomenal service.

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