How to travel from Warsaw to Gdańsk, Poland

The distance between Warsaw and Gdańsk is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Warsaw to Gdańsk by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GdańskWarsaw if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Gdansk (GDN).

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    PLN 720($150)
Operated by

LOT

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Train

Take the train to Gdansk Glowny.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    PLN 68($14)
Operated byPKP Intercity+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Gdańsk Dworzec Autobusowy.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 110($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Gdańsk.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warsaw and Gdańsk

There are several options for getting from Warsaw to Gdańsk by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around PLN 68 ($14) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 720 ($150).

The distance between Warsaw and Gdańsk is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Warsaw and Gdańsk by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Gdańsk is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx PLN 720 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Gdańsk, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around PLN 68 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Warsaw and Gdańsk. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Warsaw and Gdańsk with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 35m.

PKP Intercity and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Warsaw and Gdańsk. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Warsaw and Gdańsk. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Warsaw to Gdańsk. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dw. Zachodni 02. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

FlixBus and PKS Polonus run regular bus services between Warsaw and Gdańsk. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Warsaw and Gdańsk. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and arrive at Gdansk (GDN). The flight takes around 55min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Warsaw and Gdańsk with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 55min.

LOT fly between Warsaw and Gdańsk. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and and arrive into Gdansk (GDN). These flights usually take around 55min.

The flight from Warsaw to Gdańsk typically takes around 55min. Flights depart from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) and and arrive into Gdansk (GDN).

The closest major airport to Gdańsk is Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN) (GDN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Gdańsk. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) (BZG) and Poznan Airport (POZ) (POZ) 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 Warsaw and Gdańsk. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warsaw to Gdańsk is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around PLN 68 ($14).

How do I get from Warsaw to Gdańsk

Compare travel optionsbetween Warsaw and Gdańsk

Transport options from Warsaw to Gdańsk
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
PLN 720($150)
every 15 mins321km (199 miles)
Train
2h 35m
PLN 68($14)
hourly325km (202 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
PLN 110($23)
once daily351km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
PLN 215($45)
on demand416km (258 miles)

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Airports near Gdańsk

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

GDN
Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Gdańsk
BZG
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
146km (91 miles) from Gdańsk
POZ
Poznan Airport (POZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (153 miles) from Gdańsk