Bring a little extra cash since credit cards may not be accepted in smaller towns on your way to Krakow.
Book a train through Bielsko Biala, which is located in one of the most beautiful areas in Poland.
Buy a ticket with multiple stops if you want to enjoy Poland on your way to the big city. Villages near the Zar Mountain are quaint and perfect for a quick sightseeing trip en route to Krakow.
Book your trip in a EuroCity route to ensure that you enjoy the trip. EuroCity trains are known to be some of the most modern and efficient trains available.
Consider booking a European East Pass to travel to Slovakia and Poland, as well as Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary. You'll be able to enjoy unlimited travel during a specified period. You can buy this pass from the Rail Europe website (see below).
Enjoy a scenic train trip through southeastern Poland. On your way to Krakow, stop at Nowy Sacz to visit the medieval ruins of Nowy Sacz Castle.
Travel between Bratislava and Krakow in 12 hours. Get a bed in a sleeping car for more room.
Look out the window if your train heads through the Bielsko Biala province. This region is home to green fields, rolling hills and quiet lakes.
Walk from Dworzec Glowny Station to many of Krakow's major sightseeing destinations. You can visit several museums, including the Czartoryskich Museum. This art museum owns a daVinci, a Rembrandt and ancient artifacts from Greece, Rome and Egypt.
Follow the signs at Dworznec Glowny Station to the bus stop. You can catch a tram here to enjoy classic architecture from a classic mode of transport.
