The 6 Train Trips in Poland That Earn Their Price

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 intercity train, with hotel pickup, station assistance, shared transport to Auschwitz, and a 3.5-hour English guided visit to Auschwitz and Birkenau. You then get three hours in Krakow’s Old Town before the evening train home. Drivers may include Maciej or Michael, while camp guides vary.

“transportation was flawless. tour guide had deep knowledge on the difficult topic. highly recommend it.”

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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, visit Auschwitz and Birkenau with an English-speaking guide, and spend about three hours in Krakow Old Town. Hotel pickup, train assistance, local transfers, and return drop-off are included. Guides and drivers may vary, with Jacek, Milek, Kris, and Agnieszka among the staff praised for their care.

“Kris, the one who picked us up early from the hotel was very pleasant and nice. He made sure we boarded the right train. When we arrived in Krakow, the meeting place to Auschwitz was easy to find. Our tour guide to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Milek (don't know the spelling of his name) was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Though, the line to enter the Auschwitz museum was quite long and they don't have an organized system. Our driver was quite busy with her phone the whole time and doesn't seem to interact with us. Overall, we enjoyed the tour.”

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3.Auschwitz-Birkenau Guided Tour with Fast Train

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

Travel from Warsaw to Auschwitz-Birkenau by train and van, then tour both Auschwitz I and Birkenau with a licensed guide. Your English-speaking driver handles station transfers and hotel pickup, while entry, headsets, and transport are included. Expect an early start, a long day, and a serious visit best suited to ages 14 and up.

“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, return rail travel, entrance fees, and a local guide included. See Wawel Castle, Sigismund Chapel, the Cloth Hall, St. Florian’s Gate, and Kazimierz’s oldest synagogue. Guided tours are listed in English, Italian, Spanish, Russian, French, and possibly German.

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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 Krakow by fast train, then continue by van to Auschwitz I and Birkenau. A licensed local guide leads the museum visit, with transport, entrance fees, headsets, and hotel pickup included. Expect a solemn, physically demanding day with about 15 hours on the road.

“Prompt & timely everything was planned with great detail. Picked up at hotel & train tickets arrived Krakow with plenty of time to visit old town”

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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- and 4-star hotels, local guides, drivers, and nine breakfasts. See Warsaw’s Royal Route, Gdansk’s Solidarity sites, Malbork Castle, Wroclaw, Poznan, and Krakow, then choose Auschwitz, Wieliczka, or Kazimierz.

“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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