Upper Market Square: The Heart of Wieliczka

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Upper Market Square in Wieliczka, start by entering the A4 motorway. Depending on your starting point in Lesser Poland, navigate towards Kraków and then follow the signs for Wieliczka. Take the exit toward Wieliczka and follow the signs to the town center. Once you arrive in Wieliczka, look for parking options. There are several public parking lots nearby, but be aware that parking may incur a fee, typically around 5-10 PLN per hour. After parking, it's a short 5-10 minute walk to Upper Market Square located at Rynek Górny 5/6.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  To reach Upper Market Square via public transportation, look for bus services that operate from various towns in Lesser Poland to Wieliczka. Buses from Kraków to Wieliczka run frequently, approximately every 30 minutes, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at the Wieliczka bus station, you can walk to Upper Market Square in about 15 minutes. Head northwest on ul. Długosza, then turn right onto ul. Krakowska and continue straight until you reach Rynek Górny.

• Public Transportation - Train

  Another option is to take a train to Wieliczka. You can catch a train from Kraków Główny (the main train station) to Wieliczka, which takes about 20 minutes. Once you arrive at the Wieliczka train station, exit and walk towards the town center, which is approximately a 20-minute walk. Follow the signs or use a map app to guide you towards Rynek Górny 5/6. Please note that train tickets typically cost around 5-10 PLN.