If we buy our tour tickets directly from Auschwitz, is it easier to take a public bus (Lajkonik) or a train from Krakow to Oswiecim?
We aren’t concerned with cost as much as convenience. Any thoughts on this appreciated.
Thank you.
Posted by
SoCal
2006 posts
We found it very convenient to take the train. Polish trains are excellent.
Posted by
Washington DC
29324 posts
The train station is about 1.25 miles from the camp/memorial. Some of the buses go to the entrance of the camp. I have no idea about rail and bus fares.
Posted by
Los Angeles
1710 posts
I have no idea about rail and bus fares.
Being Poland, they will be cheap.
Posted by
OP
24 posts
Thank you for your replies.
If we take the train, what is the best way to book online and how far in advance should we do so?
We still have not heard from anyone regarding taking a bus from Krakow to Auschwitz. We would love to hear from anyone who has done so.
Thanks for your time.
Posted by
Washington DC
29324 posts
I took a bus in 2018. It went to the camp. I bought the bus ticket the day before, in person at the bus station. It was no problem. I don't know whether fhere's a way to buy the bus ticket online; possibly not..
The key thing is to buy the Auschwitz ticket well ahead of time.
Posted by
Los Angeles
1710 posts
Just covered in part by another post:
Addition: No need to book trains in advance, as most of the trains on that route are regional/commuter.
Posted by
40 posts
We rolled the dice and took a bus to Auschwitz, it ended up being a winner. The bus took us direct to the camp and picked us up. We had no issues, bus was on time, no delays, no problems and I was very concerned because the bus tickets were $5. I found it while looking on TripAdvisor. It ended up working for us! That said, we take the train everywhere else, so it was a nice change of pace. Good luck!