How do you get to Royal Island gentlemen's club?

Royal Island is in the Old Town in Krakow. From the Main Square you can walk there in a few minutes. From the main railway station the walk takes 10-15 minutes via Galeria Krakowska and the Planty park. At night, order an Uber or Bolt — a ride within the centre costs 15-25 PLN.

Where can you park in central Krakow?

The paid parking zone operates Mon-Sat, 10:00-20:00. Sub-zone A: 6 PLN/h, B: 5 PLN/h, C: 4 PLN/h. Galeria Krakowska car park: 7 PLN up to 2 h, then 9-10 PLN/h, max 90 PLN/day. The cheapest option is Park & Ride (Kurdwanow, Krowodrza Gorka, Bronowice) — about 2 PLN for parking + a tram ticket.

Transport in Krakow | Royal Island

Q: How do you get from Balice airport to central Krakow?

The fastest option is the Malopolska Railways train (line SKA1) — 17 minutes to Krakow Glowny, ticket 20 PLN. Alternatively, bus 300 (8 PLN, 30-40 min) or a taxi at a fixed zone fare of 89 PLN to the Old Town. Uber/Bolt averages 50-70 PLN.

Q: How much does an MPK ticket cost in Krakow in 2026?

MPK ticket prices from March 2026: 15 min — 4 PLN, 30 min — 6 PLN, 60 min — 8 PLN, 90 min — 9 PLN. A 24-hour ticket (Zone I) costs 20 PLN, 48 h — 40 PLN, 72 h — 55 PLN. Buy via the Jakdojade, SkyCash, mPay or iMKA apps, or at machines on platforms.

Q: Are there night buses in Krakow?

Yes. Night buses in Krakow are the 600+ routes (e.g. 601, 602, 605, 610). They run from 23:00 to 04:30, every 30-60 minutes. A standard MPK ticket applies. From Balice airport, night bus 902 runs roughly hourly from around 03:07.

Q: Do you need a taxi to get around the Old Town in Krakow?

No — Krakow's Old Town is almost entirely pedestrianised. It measures roughly 800 x 800 metres, and walking from one end to the other takes less than 15 minutes. The Main Square is one of Europe's largest medieval squares (200 x 200 m). Motor traffic is banned within the Planty ring.

Transport in Krakow — a practical guide with 2026 prices

Krakow is one of the easiest cities in Europe to navigate. A compact Old Town, efficient public transport and cheap airport transfers mean you do not need a car to get everywhere. This guide contains up-to-date prices, journey times and practical tips — no waffle.

From Balice airport to the centre

John Paul II International Airport at Balice is about 11 km west of the centre. You have several options:

Train (Malopolska Railways, line SKA1) — the fastest option. 17 minutes to Krakow Glowny station. Standard ticket 20 PLN, reduced 9.80 PLN. Trains run every 30 minutes from about 06:17 to about 22:17. Buy tickets from machines on the platform — they accept cards and cash.
Bus 300 — an MPK line linking the airport with the main station. Ticket 8 PLN (60-minute, price from March 2026). Journey time: 30-40 minutes. Runs every half hour from 05:32 to 22:52.
Night bus 902 — the only public transport option at night. Route from Balice airport to the main station, roughly hourly, from about 03:07.
Taxi from the airport — fixed zone fare: 89 PLN to the Old Town, 109 PLN to more distant districts. Taxi rank at the terminal.
Uber/Bolt — averages 50-70 PLN, up to 90 PLN at peak times. Journey time 20-30 minutes. The pick-up point is signposted at the terminal.

Our recommendation? The train during the day — fast, cheap, no traffic. In the evening or at night — Uber or Bolt, since the night bus runs infrequently.

From the main station to the Old Town

Krakow Glowny station sits right next to the Old Town. The walk to the Main Square is just 1.2 km — 10 to 15 minutes on foot. The route leads through Galeria Krakowska and the Planty park (a green belt surrounding the Old Town).

If you prefer to ride, tram stops are beside the station. Lines 1, 3, 6, 8, 13, 18 stop at "Teatr Slowackiego" and "Poczta Glowna" — both are in the very heart of the Old Town. Journey time: 2-3 minutes.

Night transport

Krakow's nights do not end at midnight — and neither does the transport. Here are your options for getting home after a night out:

Uber/Bolt — available 24/7, the most popular choice. Night rides within the centre: 15-40 PLN. Watch out for surge pricing on Friday and Saturday between 2:00 and 4:00 am — fares can be 2-3 times higher.
Taxi apps — alongside Uber and Bolt, FreeNow and iTaxi are also available. It is worth having several apps installed so you can compare prices.
Taxis — night tariff (22:00-06:00) — 2.80-3.50 PLN/km, roughly 50% more than the daytime rate. Order via an app — you will avoid price surprises.
Night buses — the 600+ routes (e.g. 601, 602, 605, 610). They run from 23:00 to 04:30, every 30-60 minutes. A standard MPK ticket applies. Practical if you are heading further from the centre.

MPK public transport — tickets and prices

Krakow's public transport consists of trams and buses operated by MPK Krakow. The network is dense and well organised. Current ticket prices from March 2026:

15 minutes: 4 PLN
30 minutes: 6 PLN
60 minutes: 8 PLN
90 minutes: 9 PLN
24 hours (Zone I): 20 PLN
48 hours: 40 PLN
72 hours: 55 PLN

Where to buy a ticket? Most conveniently via mobile apps: Jakdojade, SkyCash, mPay or iMKA. Paper tickets can be purchased from machines at stops or from the driver (cash only). Remember: paper tickets must be validated in the machine by the door as soon as you board. The fine for not having a valid ticket is around 280 PLN — not worth the risk.

On foot — the Old Town is compact

This is one of Krakow's greatest advantages: the Old Town is almost entirely pedestrianised. Motor traffic is banned within the Planty ring, so you walk freely without noise or exhaust fumes.

The Old Town measures just 800 x 800 metres. Walking from one end to the other takes less than 15 minutes. The Main Square — the heart of Krakow — is a 200 x 200 m plaza, one of the largest medieval squares in Europe.

Want to see Kazimierz (the Jewish quarter, packed with bars and restaurants)? It is an additional 15-minute walk south of the Main Square. You can explore the entire centre of Krakow on foot without any difficulty.

Parking in central Krakow

Arrived by car? Park up and forget about it — you will not be driving into the Old Town anyway. Here are your options:

Paid parking zone (Mon-Sat, 10:00-20:00): Sub-zone A — 6 PLN/h, Sub-zone B — 5 PLN/h, Sub-zone C — 4 PLN/h. Outside these hours, parking is free.
Galeria Krakowska car park — right next to the main station. 7 PLN up to 2 hours, then 9-10 PLN/h, maximum 90 PLN/day. Open 24 hours, secure, close to the centre.
Park & Ride — the cheapest option. Car parks at tram terminus stops: Kurdwanow, Krowodrza Gorka, Bronowice, Gorka Narodowa. Cost approximately 2 PLN for parking + a tram ticket to the centre. Ideal if you do not want to hunt for a space in the heart of town.

How to get to Royal Island

Royal Island gentlemen's club is located in the very heart of the Old Town in Krakow. No matter where you are coming from, getting to us is straightforward:

From the Main Square — a few minutes' walk. You are practically there already.
From the main station — 10-15 minutes on foot through the Planty park.
From Balice airport — train to Krakow Glowny (17 min), then a short walk.
At night — Uber or Bolt, a ride within the centre costs 15-25 PLN. Give the driver the club's address — you will find us with no trouble.

There is no need to plan a complicated route. If you are anywhere in the Old Town, Royal Island is within arm's reach.

Guide

Getting There Stress-Free

From the Airport

SKA1 train — 17 min, 20 PLN. Bus 300 — 8 PLN. Uber — from 50 PLN. Taxi — fixed fare 89 PLN to the Old Town.

Uber/Bolt

24/7, cheap and convenient. Centre: 15-40 PLN. Airport: 50-70 PLN. Install the app before you travel.

Trams

Dense network, frequent services. 60-min ticket: 8 PLN. Buy via Jakdojade, SkyCash or at machines on platforms.

On Foot

The Old Town is 800 x 800 m — cross it in 15 min. Pedestrian zone, no cars, beautiful views.

Night

Uber, Bolt, FreeNow, iTaxi — something is always running. Night buses 600+ until 04:30. Night taxi tariff from 2.80 PLN/km.

To Royal Island

Old Town, minutes from the Main Square. From the station 10-15 min on foot. At night, an Uber for 15-25 PLN. You will not get lost.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The fastest way is by Malopolska Railways train (SKA1 line) — 17 minutes to Krakow Glowny, ticket 20 PLN. Alternatively, bus 300 (8 PLN, 30-40 min) or taxi with a fixed zone fare of 89 PLN to the Old Town. Uber/Bolt averages 50-70 PLN.

Prices from March 2026: 15 min — 4 PLN, 30 min — 6 PLN, 60 min — 8 PLN, 90 min — 9 PLN. A 24-hour ticket (Zone I) costs 20 PLN, 48h — 40 PLN, 72h — 55 PLN. Buy via apps (Jakdojade, SkyCash, mPay, iMKA) or at machines on platforms.

Yes. Night buses are the 600+ routes (e.g. 601, 602, 605, 610). They run from 23:00 to 04:30, every 30-60 minutes. A standard MPK ticket applies. From Balice airport, night bus 902 runs roughly hourly from about 03:07.

Royal Island is in the Old Town. From the Main Square it's a few minutes' walk. From the main station it's 10-15 minutes on foot. At night, order an Uber or Bolt — a ride within the centre costs 15-25 PLN.

Paid parking zone (Mon-Sat, 10:00-20:00): Sub-zone A — 6 PLN/h, B — 5 PLN/h, C — 4 PLN/h. Galeria Krakowska car park: 7 PLN up to 2h, then 9-10 PLN/h. Cheapest: Park & Ride (Kurdwanow, Krowodrza Gorka, Bronowice) — about 2 PLN parking + tram ticket.

No. The Old Town is almost entirely pedestrianised — about 800 x 800 metres, crossing from one end to the other takes less than 15 minutes. Motor traffic is banned within the Planty ring. Kazimierz is an additional 15 minutes' walk south of the Main Square.

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