Poland boasts a 21st century busi­ness culture of global exchange and with Poland’s entry into the European Union in May 2004, the city of Krakow—one of Poland’s most important economic cen­ters—has experienced an economic boom. Krakow is in the middle of Eastern Europe’s most populous region outside of Russia, and with an international air­port and modern roadways, it is one of Poland’s most accessible. Many multi­national firms have a presence in Krakow making it Poland’s most vibrant econ­omy, in addition to being one of its most picturesque tourist destinations.

HOW TO GET TO KRAKOW

By air: John Paul II International Airport located in Balice, is situated just 15km from the city centre. It can be easily reached by taxi or local transportation or buses # 192 and 208. Trains run from the main railway station in the city centre every 20 minutes between 4a.m. and midnight. By train: It is also possible to reach Krakow by an international train. There are a lot of connections from different European cities like Berlin, Budapest Bucharest Bratislava, Dresden, Hamburg, Kiev, Odessa, Prague and Vienna. All trains stop at the main railway station at Krakow Gowny. The city can be easily accessed by train from all larger cities in Poland. By road: Krakow has direct access to the international motorways E40 and E77 with international traffic signs. Taxis: Barbakan Taxi: (012 9661, 0800 404 400) - Euro Taxi: (012 9664) - Express Taxi: (0800 111 111) - Radio Taxi: (012 9696, 0800 500 919)