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Private tour to the Bochnia Salt Mine

Door-to-door from your hotel in Kraków. 4–5 hours, private transport with driver (tickets and mine tour on your own). Price per person — entire vehicle for your group.

Private tour

Bochnia Salt Mine

🏠 Your hotel 📍 Bochnia
Price per person · 4-5 hours
450 PLN / person
2 people
Total: 900 PLN · private transport with driver
↑ price drops when more people
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About the excursion

Bochnia Salt Mine — what you should know

Salt Mine "Bochnia" near Kraków (~45 km) is one of the oldest active salt mines in the world and one of the first objects inscribed on the UNESCO list. Salt has been mined here since the 13th century. It is more intimate and considerably less crowded than Wieliczka.

The Tourist Route leads over 200 m underground: salt sculptures, underground boat crossing on brine, Longest underground slide in Poland (~140 m), enormous Ważyn Chamber and the St. Kinga Chapel carved in salt. Guided tour lasts ~2–3 hours (descent by shaft, ride on underground railway, boat crossing).

This tour is for everyone — including families with children. It's cool underground (~14–16 °C), so bring something with sleeves. Traveling privately, you set your own pace. Plan: hotel pickup, ~30 min drive, ~2–3 h underground, return. Total: 4–5 hours.

Chapel of St. 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 visit
  • Mineral water in the car
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

✕ Not included

  • Meals and drinks (apart from 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 arrives at your hotel/apartment in Kraków. Water in the car. We go stress-free.

~30 min

Transfer to Bochnia

Short, comfortable drive ~45 km right to the mine entrance.

~2–3 h

Tourist Route with guide

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

Free time

Lunch / coffee

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

Return

Door-to-door to the hotel

Driver takes you straight to your hotel in Kraków. No transfers, no crowds in buses.

Price list

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

Private transport with driver included. Entrance tickets are separate (paid on-site or online). Choose the number of people, see the price per person and total.

Price per person
450 PLN
Total for group: 900 PLN

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Full price table per person ▾
Number of people Price / person Total
1 person800 PLN800 PLN
2 people · popular450 PLN900 PLN
3 people350 PLN1050 PLN
4 people270 PLN1080 PLN
5 people240 PLN1200 PLN
6 people215 PLN1290 PLN
7 people195 PLN1365 PLN
8 people185 PLN1480 PLN
Why privately with ShuttleHero

What to expect

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Dignified, peaceful sightseeing

Groups of up to 30 people, no rush. You travel at your own pace with a museum educator-guide.

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Tickets and dates arranged

The museum requires advance reservation — we handle that. You just provide the date and number of people.

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Fixed price per person

You pay per person, not per group. Price confirmed in advance by email, no hidden fees, no prepayment.

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Door-to-door

Pickup from your hotel in Kraków and return to the same address. No buses, transfers, or waiting.

FAQ · Bochnia tour

Frequently asked questions

Updated: July 2026 · Prices and answers verified by ShuttleHero

Summer: peak season and long days (~17 h of daylight) — book in advance, slots 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). Including travel from Kraków, the whole tour is 4–5 hours.

Do you need to book tickets to Bochnia in advance?

Yes — entry times are scheduled and fill up quickly. Private driver transport is included in the price. Entrance tickets not included (paid on-site or online).

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

Price is for the entire vehicle (private): from 800 PLN for 1-2 people, and for larger groups from ~185 PLN/person. Private door-to-door transport with driver included. Entrance tickets on your own (payable on-site or online).

Is Bochnia suitable for children?

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

Is pickup from Kraków-Balice airport available?

Yes — we also pick up from the airport. Airport pickup surcharge is 150 PLN (city hotel pickup is included).

Can you combine Bochnia with Auschwitz in one day?

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

How long do you spend underground and is it hard?

You spend ~2 hours underground. The route is comfortable, but requires a shaft descent and walking through the mine; for the return, you take the mining lift.

How to book?

Fill out the form on this page, message on WhatsApp, or call — provide the date, number of people, and your hotel in Kraków. Fixed per-person price confirmed by email, no prepayment, free cancellation up to 24h.

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