What Polish airport is near Auschwitz?

There are two international airports located within several dozen km of Auschwitz – Krakow Balice Airport (60 km) and Katowice-Pyrzowice (70 km). To get to Auschwitz from Krakow Balice you can take a train, bus (around 2 hours) or taxi (around 1 hour).



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There are also two international airports within about 50 kilometers of Oswiecim: Kraków-Balice and Katowice-Pyrzowice.

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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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Auschwitz-Birkenau is just under 70km from the centre of Kraków and will take just over an hour via the A4. Note, however, that you'll need to play a toll, paid for electronically in advance.

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In general, Warsaw is a larger city that is more spread out and cosmopolitan. Krakow, on the other hand, is much more compact but still gets the bulk of the tourist attention. While Warsaw is larger and more sophisticated, most foreign visitors go to Krakow, the most popular tourist destination in Poland.

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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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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
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  • Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.


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Although wearing short clothes in Auschwitz is permissible, it is not appropriate.

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Auschwitz is located about 320 km from the city of Warsaw. One way driving takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes to get there .

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