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 ===== Thu 1022_Krakow =====
-  * late plane to budapest
+==== Do ====
+  * drop bag at train station before going to salt mine
+  * lockers (under the big schedule board between the ticket window
+  * https://www.wieliczka-saltmine.com/individual-tourist/useful-information/ticket-prices-and-visiting-hours
+==== Airport ====
+  * www.krakowairport.pl
+  * train from Kraków Główny is Route SKA1
+  * train 2/hour 18 minutes
+  * get ticket with credit card on the train - PLN 20,00 ~$8
+  * Train/route number SKA1 | Wieliczka Marketplace Salt Mine - Kraków Main Station - Kraków Airport
+  * dq download ryan ari app
+==== Flight ====
+  * Krakow to Budapest
+  * Thu, 22 October
+  * 21:45 - 22:55
+  * FR 9751
+==== Hotel ====
+  * Ibis Styles **Budapest** Airport
+  * 1185 Vecsés, Liszt Ferenc International Airport Terminal 2., Hungary
+  * breakfast 6am - 11am
+  * Line SKA1 runs Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia (salt mine) - Kraków Główny - Kraków Lotnisko/Airport
+  * dq get salt mine ticket
+==== Day Trip to Wieliczka Salt Mine from Krakow ====
+  * https://bilety.kopalnia.pl/rezerwacja/grupa-wydarzen.html?path=3&lang=en
+  * On 10/29, tickets were available for 10/30
+  * 8am - 6pm
+<code>Key Facts
+    Distance: About 15 km southeast of Krakow
+    Travel time: 25–40 minutes each way
+    Tour duration underground: 2–3 hours
+    Total time from Krakow: 4–5 hours (including transport)
+    Depth: Down to 135 meters
+    Temperature: Constant 14°C (bring a light jacket)
+How to Get There
+. Organized Tour (Easiest – Recommended)
+    Hotel pickup or central meeting point
+    Round-trip transport + skip-the-line ticket + English-speaking guide
+    Price: roughly 120–160 PLN (€28–38)
+    Duration: 4–5 hours total
+    Many options available morning or afternoon
+. Independent (Cheapest)
+    Train: From Kraków Główny to Wieliczka Rynek-Kopalnia (≈25 minutes, frequent). Short walk to the entrance.
+    Bus 304: From near the main station (≈30–40 minutes).
+    Buy your mine ticket online in advance.
+Tickets & Booking
+    Must book in advance, especially in high season (April–October).
+    Standard Tourist Route (with foreign-language guide): around 140–160 PLN for adults.
+    Only guided tours are allowed (no free exploration).
+    Official site or reputable tour operators are best.
+What You’ll See
+    Chapel of St. Kinga (famous underground chapel carved entirely from salt with crystal chandeliers)
+    Salt sculptures and statues
+    Underground lakes
+    Historic mining chambers and machinery
+    About 3.5 km of corridors and 800 stairs (elevator at the end)
+Practical Tips
+    Wear comfortable shoes (lots of walking and stairs).
+    Bring a light sweater or jacket.
+    Photography is allowed (no flash in some areas).
+    Not ideal for people with limited mobility (many stairs).
+    Best times: Early morning or late afternoon to avoid the biggest crowds.
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