Cracow (Polish: Kraków), a city in southern Poland and second largest city in the country.
Kraków (also known as Cracow) is a city in southern Poland. It is a former capital and one of major tourist attractions in Poland.
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Krakow to Warsaw by train - is it scenic?
I'm travelling from Krakow to Warsaw in October. I have two options, the bus costs $5 and the train costs around $15. I'm ready to spend $10 more in case the route is scenic. But, is it scenic?
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How to visit the Wieliczka salt mines and the Auschwitz KZ from Krakow?
I'd like to visit the Wieliczka salt mines and the Auschwitz KZ. Is it possible to visit both places the same day? How much time should I stay in each place? What trains/buses are there from central Krakow?
Also, I'm wondering if it will be cheaper…
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What is the cheapest way of traveling from Berlin to Krakow?
A friend suggested going by bus to Poznan and from there by train to Krakow.
He said there is no particular reason to go to Poznan, but as whole it's a nice trip. You get to know a bit of Poland and a city that otherwise you would never visit. The…
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How to get to Auschwitz-Birkenau from Wroclaw?
I would like to know how to get to Auschwitz from Wrocław without going first to Kraków by public transport? The idea is to get up early in Wrocław, visit Auschwitz and go to Kraków to sleep.
One option is to go to Katowice, but I don't know if…
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How can I get from Krakow to Prague?
I am looking for transportation from Krakow to Prague.
The only requirement I have is that it's limited in time, so I can plan it. Hitch-hiking is not a possibility.
I don't care much about the transport, I would just appreciate that it excels in…
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Salt mines in Poland -- differences between Wieliczka and Bochnia?
What are the differences between Wieliczka and Bochnia Salt Mines, from a tourist's perspective? I'm interested in their overall impressiveness and geological and historical significance.
It looks like Wieliczka is closer to Kraków. It's hard to…
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Visiting Auschwitz just before World Youth Days
I will be travelling to Kraków, Poland soon, and only just realized that the world youth days (WYD) are taking place there as well. Apperently, the WYD end the 26th, but the Auschwitz camp site is closed for visitors from 20 July 2016 onwards until…
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Where to buy an electronic ticket for the train from Krakow to Prague?
I know a direct train exists (it was answered here). I tried to buy it via the polish rail and via the Czech rail but without success. How can I buy an electronic ticket for this connection?
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Quickest way from Istanbul to Krakow
I must travel to Krakow for a meeting, but I'm really short on time. I would leave from Istanbul at 8PM and I must be in Krakow by following day, 9AM. There is no direct flight between Istanbul and Krakow, and other flight's departure time is not…
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Where can I find a good, printable map of Kraków (Poland)?
Where can I find a good, printable map (PDF) of Kraków (Poland)?
I find Google Maps not very suitable for a printable format. Being a road map, it's very much focussed on car travel and not so nice to read.
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What is the best money exchange place to exchange dollars to PLN in Poland
I am looking for a place to change dollars to Polish zloty and I wonder where the best place to do such exchange is.
I am looking for exchange places in following cities (or nearby):
Wroclaw
Krakow
Walbrzych
Additionally can I ever count for an…
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Bus tickets in Krakow
I'll stay in Krakow for a few days next month and my hotel is a bit far from my work place.
I plan to use the buses but it looks uncertain to me, from what I have found that some bus stops are equipped with tickets machines, but I do not know which…
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How to find a cheap tour to Wieliczka salt mines from Krakow?
Possible Duplicate:
How to visit Wieliczka salt mines and the Auschwitz KZ from Krakow?
Just this. If I'm at Krakow, which are the cheapest tour that goes to the salt mines?
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Can I rent a car in Berlin and drive to Krakow?
We have 5 people traveling from Berlin to Krakow and want to know if this is a reasonable way to travel?
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Train from Krakow to Berlin
Is there a train from Krakow to Berlin (e.g Krakow - Warsaw - Berlin)? I am told that there isn't one any longer.
https://www.europebyrail.eu/the-wawel-tale
https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/deutsche-bahn-new-long-distance-bus-services.html
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