How far is Auschwitz from Krakow?

Auschwitz is located 70 km from Krakow city Center. Depending on transport, the drive takes around: 1 hour 10 min by private car. 1,5 hours by public bus.



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The average journey time is 1 hour and 50 minutes between the two cities. Each day around 11 direct trains run between Krakow and Auschwitz.

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How long will it take to cover Auschwitz? Visiting Auschwitz can take a minimum of three-and-a-half hours. Visitors can stay on the site 90 minutes after the last entrance hour.

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Visit one of the most significant places in Poland on a 7-hour tour of the Auschwitz Museum and Birkenau Camp in Oswiecim. Explore a symbol of the Holocaust and memorial to the victims of the Nazis.

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Visits to the memorial site (Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau) are free of charge. Due to the large volume of visitors, visitors are now only permitted to visit the memorial site without a guide at certain times.

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While the memorial does not specifically impose a dress code, it urges visitors to dress appropriately, keeping in mind the solemn and sensitive nature of the site. Photography is allowed on the grounds of the museum, but visitors should avoid using flash and stands.

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It is essential to visit both parts of the camp, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, in order to acquire a proper sense of the place that has become the symbol of the Holocaust as well as Nazi crimes againt Poles, Romas and other groups.

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Our most recommended Auschwitz Tours
  • Krakow: Auschwitz Guided Tour with Pickup and Optional Lunch. ...
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau: Skip-the-Line Guided Tour. ...
  • Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Transportation. ...
  • From Krakow: Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Transportation. ...
  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.


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How Much Time Should You Spend in Krakow? 3 days in Krakow is the perfect amount of time to tour Wawel Castle, visit the top sights in the Old Town, get a history lesson in Kazimierz, and day trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau. If you have less than 3 days in Krakow, you can do this same itinerary, with some modifications.

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Some suggest that it is better to do both in one day as the salt mines will bring the mood back up a bit after visiting Auschwitz, but personally I would not recommend doing both in one day. Three weeks ago we returned from Krakow. I ordered through a web transfer from the airport to the hotel, so we know Zibi.

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It's best to wear long trousers when visiting Auschwitz, regardless of the weather. This signifies respect for the memory of those who suffered in the concentration camps and the historical site. Wearing shorts could be perceived as disrespectful by some visitors and staff.

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Our most recommended Auschwitz Private tours. Pay your respects at the site of the Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp. Make use of transportation from Krakow, and take a guided tour of the historical landmark. Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation in Krakow, and journey by air-conditioned vehicle to Oswiecim.

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Are children sometimes too young to be exposed to the horrors of the Holocaust? Official guidelines from memorial staff recommend that those under 14 do not visit. But this is just a recommendation, not a rule.

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Most people who visit Auschwitz-Birkenau do so on a day trip from Krakow. Auschwitz-Birkenau is 75 kilometers west of Krakow. You can get to Auschwitz-Birkenau by car, bus or train. The closest town to Auschwitz is Oswiecim.

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The neighbouring boroughs (gmina) are Chelmek, Libiaz, and the gmina of Oswiecim.

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