How to transfer from Krakow to Auschwitz?

The bus is the best way to get to Auschwitz. There is an option to book a bus ticket directly to Auschwitz Museum from Krakow Bus Station. It is the easiest way to travel to Auschwitz Museum on your own. If you would like to travel independently by a public bus, this is the solution for you.



Traveling from Krakow to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum is a common day trip, and in 2026, the bus remains the most convenient option. Frequent shuttle buses (like those operated by Lajkonik) depart from the Krakow MDA Main Bus Station (located behind the main train station) and drop you off directly at the museum entrance. The journey takes about 1.5 hours and costs roughly €9-€10 round trip. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krakow Glowny to the Oświęcim station; however, the station is about 2 km (a 25-minute walk) from the camp, so you may need to take a local bus or a short taxi ride once you arrive. For a "zero-stress" experience, many travelers book organized tours that include door-to-door van transport and a pre-booked entry ticket. This is often the safest bet because entry tickets to Auschwitz frequently sell out weeks in advance, and tour companies "guarantee" your spot. If you drive yourself, be aware that there are paid parking lots at both the Auschwitz I and Birkenau sites.

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There is an option to book a bus ticket directly to Auschwitz Museum from Krakow Bus Station. It is the easiest way to travel to Auschwitz Museum on your own. If you would like to travel independently by a public bus, this is the solution for you. We provide return tickets for the official carrier - Lajkonik.

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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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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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Refreshments are not offered during your visit to Auschwitz, but you can visit the cafeteria in Auschwitz I camp for a quick bite. There are paid toilets available in both Auschwitz I and Birkenau concentration camps.

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You can find a taxi at the taxi rank in front of the Museum entrance. You can also call a taxi using the following phone number: +48 32 19 194.

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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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Entry to the premises of the Auschwitz Memorial is free. A fee is only charged for visits with a Museum educator, i.e., a person authorized and prepared to conduct guided tours on the premises.

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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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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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