Krakow Thermal Baths Evening Trip
Round-trip transport from central Kraków and a 3-hour pool ticket in one booking. Leave at 4 pm, back around 11 pm.
Thermal Baths Near Kraków, Without the Long Drive
Kraków has no thermal pools of its own, but the warm geothermal water of Chochołów, right below the Tatra Mountains, is just one evening away. This trip handles the whole journey to the Chochołów thermal baths from Kraków: you set off from Wielopole 2 in the city centre at 4 pm, spend three hours in the indoor and outdoor pools with your ticket already paid, and get back to the same spot around 11 pm. One booking, one price, and nothing to organise except your swimwear.
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How to Get from Kraków to Chochołów Thermal Baths
Chochołów sits about 110 km south of Kraków, close to the Slovak border, and getting there and back by public transport in one evening is close to impossible. This trip turns it into an easy night out: transport both ways and the pool ticket are booked together, so you simply turn up and enjoy the water.
Your Evening, Step by Step
- Meet in central Kraków. The group gathers at Wielopole 2, a short walk from the Main Square, and leaves at 4 pm.
- Head south towards the Tatras. The drive takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic, with an English-speaking driver at the wheel.
- Three hours in the pools. Your ticket is ready on arrival, so you go straight to the changing rooms and into the warm water.
- Back on the road. After your pool time the group heads north again, a good moment to doze off after all that warmth.
- Drop-off where you started. You arrive back at Wielopole 2 at around 11 pm.
The whole evening lasts about 7 hours. The three hours of pool time include changing before and after your swim.
Inside the Pool Zone
Chochołowskie Termy is the largest thermal complex in the Podhale region. Your ticket covers the Pool Zone: indoor and outdoor pools kept at around 32–38°C, geysers, a wave pool, hydromassage benches and water slides. The outdoor pools are open all year, and after dark, with steam rising off the water and cold mountain air on your face, they are at their best. The Saunarium is a separate zone and is not part of this trip.
What's Included
- Shared transport from Wielopole 2 in Kraków to Chochołów and back
- English-speaking driver
- 3-hour Pool Zone ticket, changing time included
- A small gift of traditional highland cheese
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Saunarium, spa treatments and massages
- Towels, swimwear, flip-flops and toiletries
Departure Time and Meeting Point
The trip runs every day, leaving Wielopole 2 at 4 pm. Please be there 10 minutes early. The exact departure time is confirmed the evening before your trip, and you can expect to be back at around 11 pm, depending on traffic.
Price
The trip costs €60 per person, with transport and the pool ticket both included. The price is the same for adults and children of any age, and free seats depend on the date, so check the calendar for availability.
Good to Know
- Children of all ages are welcome; infants need their own seat, and infant seats are available
- Pool time is fixed at three hours, as the whole group travels back together
- The trip is not accessible for wheelchairs or strollers
- Evenings at the foot of the Tatras are colder than in Kraków, so bring a warm layer for the walk out
Why Book This Trip
- No car needed. Two hours each way on mountain roads is tiring after a day of sightseeing; here someone else drives.
- Ticket already sorted. No queue at the ticket desk and no choosing between zones on the spot.
- A different side of Poland. Swim under the open sky at the foot of the Tatras, then sleep in Kraków the same night.
- One clear price. €60 per person covers the journey and the pools, with no hidden extras.
Cancellation
Plans change. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure and you get a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there thermal baths in Kraków?
Not in the city itself. The nearest large thermal complex is Chochołowskie Termy in Chochołów, about 110 km south of Kraków at the foot of the Tatras. This evening trip takes you there and back with the pool ticket included, so you can enjoy the thermal water without staying in the mountains.
Are there hot springs near Kraków?
There are no natural hot springs bubbling up near Kraków. The closest thing is the Podhale region, where warm geothermal water is drawn from deep underground to fill the pools in Chochołów, kept at around 32–38°C. For most visitors it is exactly the hot-spring experience they are looking for.
How far are the thermal baths from Kraków?
Chochołów is about 110 km from Kraków. The drive usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours each way, depending on traffic on the main road to Zakopane.
How long do I get in the pools?
Your ticket gives you three hours in the Pool Zone, including the time you need to change before and after. Because the whole group travels back together, pool time can't be extended.
Does the ticket include the saunas?
No. The ticket covers the Pool Zone with its indoor and outdoor thermal pools, geysers, wave pool and slides. The Saunarium is a separate zone and is not part of this trip.
How much does the trip cost?
It costs €60 per person, including transport there and back and the 3-hour pool ticket. Children pay the same price as adults. Food, drinks and towel rental are paid separately on site.
Can I bring children?
Yes, children of any age can join, and the price is the same for everyone. Infants can't travel on a parent's lap, so book a seat for them too; infant seats are available. Strollers can't be taken on the trip.
What should I bring?
Pack swimwear, a towel, flip-flops and shower gel. Towels can also be rented at the complex. Evenings near the Tatras are cooler than in Kraków, so bring a warm layer, and a bottle of water for the journey.
Can I eat and drink at the thermal baths?
Yes. There is a restaurant and a food area inside the complex. Anything you order is charged to your entrance wristband and paid when you leave, so bring a card or some cash.
Where does the trip start?
At Wielopole 2 in central Kraków, a short walk from the Main Square. The group leaves at 4 pm, so please arrive 10 minutes early. The exact time is confirmed the evening before, and you are dropped off at the same address at around 11 pm.
Can I get to Chochołów by public transport?
It is possible but slow: a bus from Kraków to Zakopane, then a local minibus to Chochołów, which takes well over two hours each way. The last connections back leave early, which makes an evening visit very hard. On this trip you travel straight there and are back in central Kraków the same night.
Can I book only the entry ticket?
Yes. If you are staying in Zakopane or have your own car, you can book Chochołowskie Termy tickets on their own, with a choice of zones and times.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Staying in Zakopane or driving yourself? Book just your entry instead: Chochołowskie Termy tickets for the Pool Zone, the Saunarium or both, for 3 hours, the evening or a full day.
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