Even before you arrive in Krakow, you will need to apprehend the city and its neighbourhoods with detailed maps and plans. Whether you want to know the name of the streets or know the public transport lines to take, these maps will help you!
Krakow is not a gigantic city, but if you just spend a short or prolonged weekend there, it will be useful to spot you in advance with maps and plans of the city, in order to save time on site.
Below you will find detailed maps and plans of Krakow (to be enlarged) to help you on your trip to the cultural capital of Poland. Note that we also wrote an article on parking and traffic in Krakow If you come by car.
Maps and plans of Krakow
Detailed map of Krakow
This detailed map of Krakow allows you to spot yourself in the city so as not to lose yourself in the streets and especially to make you easily in the various districts of Krakow. This is the official map of the city that you will see displayed on signs in the street.
Map of the historic centre of Krakow
This map of Krakow, which contains a legend, allows you to place the practical points in the city, namely museums, information points, hospitals, car parks, parks, post offices, etc. There is even the itinerary “on the footsteps of John Paul II”, which lived most of his life in Krakow.
Map of sites of interest of the old centre of Krakow
This map lists the points of interest (numbered) to see and visit in the historic center of the city, from the Rynek (marketplace) to the Wawel Castle. This very simple plan to read is useful if you stay only two days in Krakow, because it will allow you to take care of at least a good day.
Where to find a free map of Krakow?
In the various kiosks of the tourist office of Krakow, in the hotels and hostels or in a few restaurants and shops, you will find free Krakow maps. This map is edited twice a month and in addition to offering you a map of the city, it also gives you a lot of information about the events of the time going, from jazz festivals to clubbing nights, to art exhibitions. You will also have a list of bars, cafes and restaurants in the city, all in a pocket format. Here are some reasons to get this map:
- A calendar of the best events of the moment
- A quick guide to talk a few Polish words
- Some travel tips
- A miniature history of Poland
- A list of the best places to eat, sleep, drink, shop, play
- News to live in Krakow
Maps of public transport lines (bus, tram)
Note that public transport (tramways and day and night bus) are all available free of charge with the Krakow Card . If you would like more information on the lines, you can view and download the maps below. There is also a website where you can enter your starting and destination point, so that you receive the route to follow: krakow.jakdojade.pl (English). You can also visit the official Krakow public transport website: mpk.krakow.pl (English).
Map of Krakow bus lines
This map gives you the various bus lines from Krakow. As you can see, the bus line network serves the whole city and its suburbs. Thanks to the public transport a little vet but well distributed geographically, you do not need a car here in Krakow.
Map of Krakow tram lines
This map gives you the different tram lines of Krakow. Tram lines connect the majority of neighborhoods with the city centre. There are about 20 tram lines that circulate daily and a dozen lines are added to the holiday days or to replace a line in work.
Map of tram and night bus lines in Krakow
This map gives you the different tram and bus lines in Krakow that work at night. These buses and trams provide a service (less frequent) from 23:30 to 4:30 in the morning. At night, rates are generally raised by about 50%. The map gives the relevant line numbers.
Map of the Central Station of Krakow (Kraków Główny)
Map of the station of Krakow
Are you coming or leaving Krakow by train? You may need this map to find you in the Central Station of Krakow (Kraków Główny). Note that stuck at the station is a shopping center (Galeria Krakowska) where there are public toilets, restaurants and cafes, or WiFi access.
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