I will be arriving in Krakow by train, are the taxi drivers at the train stn as bad as they are in Prague? I can arrange a transfer with my hotel from the train stn to Krakow and I am wondering if this is worthwhile, any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
I don't know anything about the cab drivers, but if you're staying in the old town, it's only about a 10-15 minute walk from the station.
Posted by
New Paltz, NY
9099 posts
Yeah the train/bus station is in the city center. The taxis in Krakow don't have a reputation of ripping off tourists like Prague. I used taxis a few times and no problems they all use the meter and are typically very modern Mercedes sedans.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
1525 posts
Seriously, it's a 5-minute walk from the station to the park-like edge of the oval-shaped old town, and another 5 minute walk to the central square.
Unless you are infirm or lugging 100lb of luggage, it makes little sense not to use your feet.
Posted by
Rough and Ready, Ca, USA
65 posts
I don't think I'd bother with the taxi when the old town and the majority of the tourist hotels are so close. However, the taxis were all fair for me and I even arranged a car and driver to go out to Aushwitz for a very reasonable amount so that I could leave and arrive on my own schedule.