Weekend in Krakow from Eindhoven
Leave Friday evening from Eindhoven, back Sunday evening: Krakow is one of the cheapest and most beautiful weekend cities in Europe. Direct flights in just 2 hours, a UNESCO-listed historic old town and a zapiekanka for less than €4. Here is your complete weekend plan.
✈️ Plan your trip to Krakow →A weekend in Krakow from Eindhoven is easier than you think: Ryanair, Wizz Air and Transavia fly direct from Eindhoven Airport to Krakow several times a week in just 2 hours. Return tickets are regularly available for under €80. See our full Krakow travel guide for more information on neighbourhoods, attractions and costs.
Your weekend plan, day by day
- Friday: arrival and the Jewish quarter Kazimierz Fly early from Eindhoven Airport; the train to the city centre costs around 4 PLN (about €1) and takes 20 minutes. Check in in Kazimierz, the Jewish quarter: affordable, authentic and within walking distance of everything. Evening: a zapiekanka (Polish open sandwich with mushrooms and cheese, €2-3) at Plac Nowy, followed by a Zywiec beer in one of the local jazz bars.
- Saturday: Wawel, Rynek Glowny and Jewish heritage Start at Wawel: the castle grounds are free to enter, the Royal Apartments cost around 45 PLN (~€11) and the Gothic cathedral 21 PLN (~€5). Afternoon: the Rynek Glowny (Main Market Square), the largest medieval market in Europe. Visit St Mary's Basilica (35 PLN, Veit Stoss altarpiece, the trumpeter plays every hour on the hour). Evening: dinner in a bar mleczny (milk bar) for a Polish dish under €5, then a bar crawl in Kazimierz.
- Sunday: salt mines or Schindler Museum, then departure Choose: Wieliczka Salt Mines (45 minutes by minibus, admission ~126 PLN/~€32 with guided tour) or the Schindler Museum (38 PLN/~€9, book online). Lunch in the city centre, then to the airport for your flight back to Eindhoven. Home Sunday evening.
How much does a weekend in Krakow cost?
A weekend in Krakow from Eindhoven is one of the cheapest city breaks in Europe. A direct return flight often costs €55 to €80. A hostel bed costs €12-20 per night, a 3-star hotel €45-90. Food and drink are cheap: a zapiekanka €4, a beer in a bar €2-3, a full meal in a milk bar €4-6. Book 6 weeks ahead for the best combination of flight and hotel. November and February are the cheapest months.
Useful tips for your weekend in Krakow
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: plan well in advance If you want to visit Auschwitz (70 km, day trip), you must book a time slot and a guided tour (~90 PLN/~€22) in advance. In peak season, free access slots go fast; entry is always free, but a guided tour is compulsory in high season.
- Insider tip: eat and drink in Nowa Huta or Podgorze In city districts outside the centre you pay less: a Zywiec in Podgorze costs €1.50, in the tourist heartland twice that. Podgorze is also the neighbourhood of the Schindler Museum.
- Ryanair/Wizz hand luggage Note: both airlines charge extra for a trolley in the cabin. Ryanair allows a free small backpack (40x20x25 cm). See our hand luggage guide for the rules per airline.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there direct flights from Eindhoven to Krakow?
Yes, Ryanair, Wizz Air and Transavia fly direct from Eindhoven Airport to Krakow (KRK) in about 2 hours. There are several flights per week, perfect for a weekend trip.
How much does a weekend in Krakow from Eindhoven cost?
From €200 per person for flight and two nights: direct return flight from Eindhoven from €55, hostel €12-20 per night. Book 6 weeks ahead for the best price.
Which neighbourhood is best to stay in Krakow for a weekend?
Kazimierz (the Jewish quarter) for atmosphere, affordable food and 15 minutes' walk to the Rynek. Stare Miasto (Old Town) is ideal if you want everything within walking distance.
When is the best time for a weekend in Krakow?
May and September are ideal: 18-22 degrees, less crowded than summer and lower flight prices. November and February are the cheapest months for both flights and hotels.
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