Rabka Zdroj Railway Station
 There is a railway station with infrequent trains.
The journey to Krakow is about 3 times slower than by bus, so best used when there is heavy snowfall or you would like to see the countryside. There is a station in central Krakow and another 5 minutes from the airport terminal. A shuttle bus runs between the airport terminal and the airport railway station. The fare is currently 3.80 zloty or 1 Euro.
View Train Timetable for Poland in English - excellent site shows duration, all changes and connections. Train travel is incredibly cheap in Poland. It's also possible to transport bicycles.
Tickets can be purchased online. Visit ticket purchasing site (also in English). |
Rabka Zdroj Bus Station
 Most people using public transport rely on buses - they're frequent, cheap and they go to a variety of destinations as well as Krakow and Zakopane.
The price of one-way ticket to Krakow is 9 zloty - less than £2.
Lookup the Krakow Bus Station Timetable for scheduled buses.
A car journey from Rabka to Cracow takes an hour, and from Rabka to Zakopane about 35 minutes (delays in skiing season due to queues).
The bus takes considerably longer. It os also possible to hire a private bus for a return airport trip for 10 people with luggage at 900 zloty. Private Rabka Bus may be slightly cheaper.
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Taxis
 There are two taxi ranks that we know of in Rabka; one opposite the station and the other a hundred yards up the road from the bus station. Head for the large advertising signs on arrival at the bus station.
We found taxi drivers in Rabka a mixed bunch of mostly middle-aged and older men with cars almost as ancient as themselves. A trip back to Krakow Airport should cost no more than about 200 zloty.
Trips from one end of Rabka to the other cost anything between 11 and 20 zloty depending on day and time. After 10 pm and on Sundays is double the rate.
We have found that the taxi drivers have limited English but we would arrange if required. If using independently, have your destination written down and ask for a price first.
Possible useful telephone numbers (not used these):
- 0048(0)18 267 74 48 taxis near bus station
- 0048(0)18 267 95 82 - Pan Bogdan
- 0048(0)18 26 797 06 or mobile 0048(0) 606 519 636 ask for Adam Karpus
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Bicycle
 Bring or borrow a bike - it's a great method of getting around the town. Loads of people cycle through the park - there's also a network of cycle trails just yards from the house.
We currently have just one bicycle in the house but plan to purchase more eventually for guests to use. The local cycle hire is extremely cheap, 30 zlotys for one week.
Local Car Hire
Car hire is available in Rabka itself if you wanted a car for a few days for sightseeing.
Tel: (0)18 26 79 611
We tend to hire cars from the airport from Budget because we have found their service and cars the best. We have never experienced any problems and it means that if you have a car prearranged, you can be at the house an hour after collecting it. |
