How to travel from Kraków to Gdynia, Poland

The distance between Kraków and Gdynia is around 525km (326 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Kraków to Gdynia by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Krakow (KRK) to Gdansk (GDN).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 360($75)
Operated byRyanair+ 1 others

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Train via Warszawa Centralna

Take the train to Warszawa Centralna and then to Gdynia Glowna.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    PLN 115($24)

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Bus

Take the bus to Gdynia Główna Osobowa Podjazd.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    PLN 315($65)
Operated by

East West Eurolines

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Drive

Drive to Gdynia.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kraków and Gdynia

There are several options for getting from Kraków to Gdynia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 72 ($15) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 360 ($75).

The distance between Kraków and Gdynia is around 525km (326 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 505km (314 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Kraków and Gdynia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kraków to Gdynia is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx PLN 360 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Kraków and Gdynia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 72 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kraków and Gdynia. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kraków and Gdynia with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 5h 30m.

PKP Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Koleje Mazowieskie run train services between Kraków and Gdynia. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kraków and Gdynia. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kraków and Gdynia with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 10h 10m.

East West Eurolines run regular bus services between Kraków and Gdynia. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Kraków and Gdynia. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and arrive at Gdansk (GDN). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Kraków and Gdynia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

Ryanair and LOT fly between Kraków and Gdynia. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Gdansk (GDN). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Kraków to Gdynia typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Krakow (KRK) and and arrive into Gdansk (GDN).

The closest major airport to Gdynia is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) (GDN) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Gdynia. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) (BZG) and Goleniow Airport (SZZ) (SZZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kraków and Gdynia. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kraków to Gdynia is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around PLN 360 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kraków and Gdynia

Transport options from Kraków to Gdynia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 55m
PLN 360($75)
every 30 mins525km (326 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
PLN 430($89)
hourly664km (412 miles)
Train via Warszawa Centralna + 2 similar
5h 30m
PLN 115($24)
hourly637km (396 miles)
Train5h 30m
PLN 72($15)
hourly637km (396 miles)
Train via Warszawa Zachodnia6h 45m
PLN 255($53)
twice a week638km (396 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
PLN 315($65)
every 20 mins604km (375 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
PLN 315($65)
on demand604km (375 miles)

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Airports near Gdynia

The following major airports near Gdynia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Poland and internationally.

GDN
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Gdynia
BZG
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Gdynia
SZZ
Goleniow Airport (SZZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
259km (161 miles) from Gdynia