Getting To Auschwitz
Generally getting to Auschwitz for the foreign traveler entails going through Krakow. If you look at the map showing Auschwitz in relation to Krakow you can see why that is the case.
Here is a map showing the City of Oswiecim aka Auschwitz Map of Oswiecim and an Auschwitz Map
Because of the location of the Auschwitz Death Camp on the map in relation to Warsaw and due to the way the train system is organized, there is no direct link from Warsaw to Auschwitz.
If you are going to be traveling from Warsaw to Oswiecim, it is best to travel by train from the Warsaw Central Station to Krakow. Once in Krakow you can either change trains and continue to the camp on one of the Auschwitz trains or you can take a bus. Information about train travel between Warsaw and Krakow is at Train From Warsaw To Krakow. Information about the Central Station in Warsaw is at Warsaw Central Train Station.
If you are going to travel by car, the roads from Krakow to Oswiecim are quite good. Those from Warsaw to Krakow are being upgraded.
Regardless of the condition of the roads, you are cautioned to read the information about driving in Poland that you find at the Polish Roads. That is extremely important information. It has been said that many Polish drivers are either suicidal or homicidal. You should take that to heart and read the information about road travel with great interest.
Information about GPS systems and maps in Poland can be found at GPS Maps In Poland. You might consider getting a portable system that will help you travel in and around Poland. You can find information about those related to Poland at Personal GPS Maps.
