 By the 17th century, the town became rich by making profits from different crafts, salt exploitation and trade.In the 17th and 18th centuries, Tuchów started to decline because of invasions by Swedish and Transilvanian armies (see Swedish invasion of Poland, fires and disease outbreaks.The railway connection between Tarnów and Leluchów was opened in the 19th century, which contributed to the economical revival of the town.