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faq.subtitle Auschwitz-Birkenau
Yes, general entry is free. Guided tours with museum educators cost extra (90-110 PLN). Advance booking required
Minimum 3-3.5 hours (1.5 hours per site). Comprehensive tours take 6-8 hours. Plan a full day from Kraków
Yes, but recommended for ages 14+ due to difficult content. Children under 14 must be accompanied by adults
Bags larger than A4 size are prohibited. Free storage lockers available. No camera restrictions
No, you can visit independently for free. However, a guided tour is highly recommended for better historical context
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau
Book on visit.auschwitz.org weeks ahead. Free passes sell out fast, especially in peak season
Arrive 30 minutes before tour start. Security check required at entrance
Wear comfortable shoes — lots of walking between both sites. Weather can be variable
Respect the site — this is a cemetery. Behave quietly and respectfully
Free shuttle bus runs between Auschwitz I and Birkenau (3.5km). Runs regularly
Cafeteria and restaurant available near entrance. Bring snacks for longer visits
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6 zł~1.6 $
Local MZK bus in Oswiecim — 6 PLN (reduced 3 PLN). Bus Krakow-Oswiecim — 34 PLN one way, 1.5-2 hours. Departs from MDA bus station, gate D10
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16.5 zł~4.5 $
Koleo
Train Krakow-Oswiecim: 16.50 PLN one way, ~1 hour 50 minutes. Polregio/Koleje Malopolskie. No reservation needed — buy ticket at station. 4 direct trains per day
location.transport.taxi
8 zł~2.2 $
iTaxi
Taxi: from station to museum ~30 PLN, between Auschwitz I and Birkenau ~40 PLN. Fixed prices. iTaxi app works in Oswiecim. Bolt and Uber from Krakow
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 6 zł ~1.6 $ | — | Local MZK bus in Oswiecim — 6 PLN (reduced 3 PLN). Bus Krakow-Oswiecim — 34 PLN one way, 1.5-2 hours. Departs from MDA bus station, gate D10 |
location.transport.train | 16.5 zł ~4.5 $ | Koleo | Train Krakow-Oswiecim: 16.50 PLN one way, ~1 hour 50 minutes. Polregio/Koleje Malopolskie. No reservation needed — buy ticket at station. 4 direct trains per day |
location.transport.taxi | 8 zł ~2.2 $ | iTaxi | Taxi: from station to museum ~30 PLN, between Auschwitz I and Birkenau ~40 PLN. Fixed prices. iTaxi app works in Oswiecim. Bolt and Uber from Krakow |