6 Train Experiences in Poland, Priced and Timed

1.Tour to Krakow and Auschwitz by Train with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 603 reviews · from $174Our pick

Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by second-class express train, then continue by shared vehicle to Auschwitz and Birkenau for a 3.5-hour English guided visit. You also get three hours in Krakow Old Town, with hotel pickup, train assistance, and return transfer included. Expect a long but carefully managed day.

“Extremely well managed, our pick and drop off in Warsaw person was lovely, prompt and professional. Our guide in Auschwitz was very knowledgeable Highly recommended”

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2.From Warsaw Auschwitz and Krakow one day tour by train with pick up and drop off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 267 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $182

Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by train, then visit Auschwitz-Birkenau with an English-speaking guide. You get about three hours in Krakow’s Old Town, help with train connections, and pickup and drop-off options. Guides such as Jacek and Milek have been praised for clear, thoughtful explanations.

“This company takes care of everything! Picked us up at our hotel, took us to the train station, got us on the right train, taxi met us in Krakow to take us to Auschwitz and Birkenau, took us back to Warsaw, met us at the train station and took us back to our hotel. You are taken care of every step of the way.”

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3.Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 15 hours · from $181

Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by train, then continue by van to Auschwitz-Birkenau for a guided visit in English, German, or French. You will see Auschwitz I, Birkenau, original fences, watchtowers, barracks, roads, and gas chamber remains. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, and headsets are included.

“The trip was brilliant and it was for the most part well organised used. The booking information says that the trains are Fast Trains. And the train out in the morning was but it was a very different train on the way home and as such the return trip was close to 4hours long. Which was a lot after being on the road since 5.30am and not getting home until after midnight. All of the other aspects were excellent.”

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4.Krakow Sightseeing Tour by Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $312Top rated

Travel from Warsaw to Krakow by fast express train, with hotel pickup and a local guide waiting at the station. See Wawel Castle, Sigismund Chapel, the Cloth Hall, St. Florian’s Gate, and Kazimierz’s oldest synagogue. Entrance fees are included, but meals are not.

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5.Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour with Premium Train Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $224

Travel from Warsaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau by premium fast train and high-standard van. Your host handles the station transfer, while a licensed guide leads you through Auschwitz I and Birkenau in your chosen language. Expect a long, serious day with walking, headsets, and a group of up to 15 people.

“Please be advised that this tour is NOT handicap accessible! An incredible amount of walking, and it is very very rushed. Let me start with a hotel pick up, that was awesome. The woman who picked us up at all the information everything ready made sure we’re on the right train in the right place that we’re getting off the right place she was great. We got off the train in Krakow and we’re waiting where we were told to wait and then we finally got a message that the bus that was picking us up was down like two blocks no big deal we walked down to it, got…”

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6.In 10 days around Poland – by train, with hotels and local tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 days (approx.) · from $3,900

Travel across Poland by first-class train on a 10-day small-group tour with 3-star or 4-star hotels, breakfasts, drivers, and local guides. See Warsaw’s Royal Route, Gdansk’s Solidarity sites, Malbork Castle, Wroclaw Cathedral, Krakow’s Wawel Hill, and choose Auschwitz, Wieliczka, or Kazimierz for your final half-day.

“The travel company and it's manager Tomasz are tremendous! WE had an 11 day tour by rail and all the tour guides we had were not only on time but very knowledgeable and personal. Four days into the trip, my wife became seriously injured and we had to return home.”

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