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Private tour to Bochnia Salt Mine

Door-to-door from your hotel in Katowice. 5–6 hours, private transport with driver (tickets and mine visit at your own pace). Price per person — entire vehicle for your group.

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Private tour to Bochnia Salt Mine

Travellers
€130
per person
€260
total
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Pay upfront by card (Stripe) · free cancellation up to 24 h — full refund · pickup at least 3 h from now

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About the tour

Bochnia Salt Mine — what to know

Bochnia Salt Mine near Katowice (~100 km) is one of the oldest active salt mines in the world and one of the first objects inscribed on the UNESCO list. Salt was extracted here since the 13th century. It is more intimate and considerably less crowded than Wieliczka.

Tourist Route goes over 200 m underground: salt sculptures, underground boat ride on the brine, longest underground slide in Poland (~140 m), huge Ważyn Chamber and the chapel of St. Kingi carved in salt. Guided tour lasts ~2–3 hours (shaft descent, underground railway ride, boat crossing).

This tour is for everyone — including families with children. It's cool underground (~14–16 °C), so bring something with sleeves. You'll travel privately at your own pace. Plan: hotel pickup, ~1 h 15 min drive, ~2–3 h underground, return. Total: 5–6 hours.

Chapel of św. Kingi · Bochnia
What you get

Everything you need

✓ Included

  • Private door-to-door transport (comfortable car)
  • Polish-speaking private driver
  • Entrance tickets on your own
  • Private driver at your disposal during the tour
  • Driver waiting time during the tour
  • Mineral water in the car
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before — full refund

✕ Not included

  • Meals and drinks (excluding water in the car)
  • Souvenirs and additional attractions
  • Tips for the driver (welcome)
  • Travel insurance (purchase separately)
Day plan

What a day with ShuttleHero looks like

Hour 0

Hotel pickup

Driver picks you up at your hotel/apartment in Katowice. Water available in the car. We depart stress-free.

~30 min

Transfer to Bochnia

Short, comfortable transfer ~100 km right to the mine entrance.

~2–3 h

Tourist Route with a guide

Salt chambers, underground lakes and Chapel of św. Kingi. Descent by mining elevator on return.

Free time

Lunch / coffee

After exiting to the surface, time for lunch or coffee (driver's recommendations).

Return

Door-to-door to hotel

Driver takes you directly to your hotel in Katowice. No transfers, no crowds on buses.

Price list

Price per person — the more people, the less each person pays

Private transport with driver included in the price. Admission tickets on your own (paid on-site or online). Choose number of people, see price per person and total.

Price per person
Total for group:

✓ Private transport with driver · ✓ Private car door-to-door · ✓ Cancellation up to 24h · Pickup from Balice airport +€40

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Full price table per person ▾
Number of people Price per person Total
1 person€225€225
2 people · popular€130€260
3 people€95€285
4 people€80€320
5 people€65€325
6 people€60€360
7 people€55€385
8 people€55€440
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FAQ · Bochnia tour

Frequently asked questions

Updated: July 2026 · Prices and answers verified by ShuttleHero

Summer: peak season and long days (~17 h daylight) — book in advance, dates fill up quickly.

How long does the Bochnia mine tour take?

Visiting the Tourist Route with a guide takes ~2–3 hours (shaft descent, underground train ride, boat crossing). With travel from Katowice, the whole tour is 5–6 hours.

Do you need to book tickets to Bochnia in advance?

Yes — entry times are set and fill up quickly. Private driver transport is included. Entry fees are separate (pay on-site or online).

How much does a private tour to Bochnia from Katowice cost?

Price is per person (private tour): from €225 for 1 person, and for larger groups from ~€55/person. Private door-to-door transport with driver included. Entrance tickets at your own cost (payable on-site or online).

Is Bochnia suitable for children?

Yes — it's a popular family attraction. You'll need to navigate quite a few stairs down; it's cool underground (~14–16 °C), so bring something with sleeves.

Is pickup from Katowice-Balice airport possible?

Yes — we also pick up from the airport. Additional charge for airport pickup is €40 added to your reservation (pickup from a hotel in the city is included in the price).

Can you combine Bochnia with Auschwitz in one day?

Yes — this is our popular combo tour (full day, ~9–10 hours). See "Auschwitz + Wieliczka" in the section below.

How long are you underground and is it difficult?

You spend ~2 hours underground. The route is comfortable, but requires descending by shaft and walking through the mine; the return is by mining elevator.

How to book?

Fill out the form on this page or message us on WhatsApp / call — provide the date, number of people, and your hotel in Katowice. Fixed price per person confirmed by email, card payment online in advance, free cancellation up to 24 h before — full refund.

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