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thu_1022_krakow [2026/09/19 19:14] – [Flight] 172.59.139.130thu_1022_krakow [2026/10/02 19:44] (current) – [Hotel] 172.59.138.44
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   * www.krakowairport.pl   * www.krakowairport.pl
   * train from Kraków Główny is Route SKA1   * 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 ==== ==== Flight ====
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   * Ibis Styles **Budapest** Airport   * Ibis Styles **Budapest** Airport
   * 1185 Vecsés, Liszt Ferenc International Airport Terminal 2., Hungary   * 1185 Vecsés, Liszt Ferenc International Airport Terminal 2., Hungary
 +  * breakfast 6am - 11am
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 +  * 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
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 +1. 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
 +
 +2. 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.
 +</code>
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