Wieliczka Salt Mine from Kraków: your options
You can reach the Wieliczka Salt Mine from Kraków in three ways. The train SKA1 runs from Kraków Główny to Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia in about 25 minutes. Bus 304 leaves from Dworzec Główny Zachód. Or you book a guided tour from Kraków, which the cards below list with current prices, meeting points and what is included.
The train time is not the time from your hotel. Add the walk to the station, the wait and the walk from Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia to the shaft. The visit itself then takes 2–3 hours, plus roughly another hour if you add the underground museum exhibition. Fares on this page are in Polish złoty (PLN) as listed for 2026.
Our picks: from Kraków to the mine
Door-to-door transport with entry is the easiest. The transfer tour is a little cheaper; the fast-track option works if you take the train yourself.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Salt mine tour with door-to-door transport
- Mine entry
- Door-to-door transport
- English-speaking guide
Door-to-door transport, an English-speaking guide in the mine, mine entry and headphones.
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Guided mine tour with transfer and entry
- Entry fees
- Licensed guide
- Return transfer
Entry fees, a licensed guide and the return transfer from Kraków, unless you choose the ticket-only option.
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Fast-track entry with a guided tour
- Fast-track entry
- Guided tour
- Booking fee
Entry without the ticket queue and a guided tour through the mine; transport only with the transport option.
Check availability →Wieliczka Salt Mine tours from Kraków
Guided tours and tickets with live prices, meeting points and availability.
By train from Kraków to the salt mine
The simplest way to travel on your own.
The line
The train SKA1 is run by Koleje Małopolskie. Take it from Kraków Główny to Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia. The trip takes about 25 minutes. From the station it is a short walk to the mine.
Fares
A normal single fare is PLN 7.50. The integrated ticket for 70 minutes costs PLN 10 (PLN 5 reduced). It covers the Kraków rail stations and Wieliczka, but not Kraków Airport.
Timetable
The rail timetable changes by period. Departure minutes differ, so check the current timetable for your date before you go.
By bus 304 from Kraków
An alternative if the train does not suit your plans.
Where to board and get off
Bus 304 starts at Dworzec Główny Zachód. Get off at Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli for the Daniłowicz shaft, where the Tourist Route starts. Get off at Wieliczka Rynek for the Regis shaft, where the Miners' Route starts.
Fares
The bus uses the agglomeration tariff for zones I, II and III: PLN 6 for 30 minutes or a single ride (PLN 3 reduced), PLN 8 for 60 minutes (PLN 4) and PLN 9 for 90 minutes (PLN 4.50). The reduced fare needs a matching entitlement.
Works at the terminus
The Wieliczka Kampus terminus has been under reconstruction since 17 August 2026, and line 304 is affected. Do not count on an unchanged final stop. Check the current stop before you board.
Train, bus or tour: which to choose
The three ways compared.
| Option | Travel time | Fare in 2026 | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train SKA1 | About 25 minutes | PLN 7.50 single, PLN 10 for 70 minutes | Travelling on your own |
| Bus 304 | Check the current timetable | PLN 6 to PLN 9, by ticket length | Getting off at the stop nearest your shaft |
| Guided tour | See the tour cards | See the tour cards | Having the day arranged |
For most visitors travelling on their own, the train is the simplest choice: the time is clear and the fare is low. Pick a guided tour if you want the day arranged for you, and compare the meeting point and what is included before you book.
Planning the day from Kraków
Practical points for the visit itself.
Book your start
Starts depend on the day and the language, and the mine sells tickets online up to 90 days ahead. Look at the times for your date before you fix your train.
Ticket prices →Know your shaft
The Tourist Route starts at the Daniłowicz shaft, Daniłowicza 10. The Miners' Route starts at the Regis shaft, pl. Kościuszki 9. Go to the right one for your ticket.
Getting there →Add a Kraków afternoon
The ride back is short, so the Old Town, Wawel and Kazimierz fit into the same day. Allow for the visit to run longer than the usual 2–3 hours.
Things to do in Kraków →Auschwitz-Birkenau is a separate trip
It is a memorial and a cemetery, with its own reservation and a guide. It is not a stop on the way. If you are thinking about both on one day, read how much that asks of you first.
Auschwitz and Wieliczka →Wieliczka Salt Mine from Kraków: frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Wieliczka?
The train SKA1 takes about 25 minutes from Kraków Główny to Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia. That is the train time only, not door to door. Check the current timetable before you go.
How much is the train to the Wieliczka Salt Mine?
A normal single fare is PLN 7.50. An integrated ticket valid for 70 minutes costs PLN 10, or PLN 5 reduced. It does not cover Kraków Airport.
Which bus goes to the salt mine?
Line 304 from Dworzec Główny Zachód. Get off at Wieliczka Kopalnia Soli for the Daniłowicz shaft or at Wieliczka Rynek for the Regis shaft. Reconstruction at the Wieliczka Kampus terminus affects the line, so check the current stop.
Should I take a guided tour from Kraków or go on my own?
Go on your own if you are happy with the train and a ticket you book yourself. Take a tour if you want the day arranged. Compare the meeting point and what the price covers for each tour.
Can I visit the mine and Auschwitz-Birkenau on one day?
They are two separate places with separate reservations. Each needs its own time, plus travel between them, and the memorial is demanding in its own right. See the page on Auschwitz and Wieliczka before you decide.
Is wieliczka-salt-mine.org the official site of the mine or of the railway?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no connection to the Wieliczka Salt Mine company, Koleje Małopolskie, Visit Kraków or any tour operator.