How to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Gdańsk

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €20.

Distance: 485 km

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€40

Average price

€25

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Cheapest

€123

Average price

5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

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30m

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8h 30m

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8h 0m

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30m

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5h 57m

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2h 57m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Buzz

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from Kraków to Gdańsk

How to get from Kraków to Gdańsk by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 AM8h55
    Kraków, Airport
    9:05 AMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:10 AM8h55
    Kraków, Airport
    9:05 AMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 237
    7:20 AM1h10
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    8:30 AMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    1451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEIP 3800
    1:38 PM5h16
    Kraków Główny
    6:54 PMGdańsk Główny
    641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIP 3510
    5:31 AM5h23
    Kraków Główny
    10:54 AMGdańsk Główny
    641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEIC 3550
    3:28 PM5h29
    Kraków Główny
    8:57 PMGdańsk Główny
    641One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM9h40
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    9:40 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 AM12h05
    Kraków, Airport
    12:15 PMGdańsk, Hala Olivia (aleja Grunwaldzka)
    431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 AM11h05
    Kraków, Airport
    9:40 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3908 · LO3839
    12:15 PM3h25
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:40 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO3837
    8:50 AM5h20
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    2:10 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO3839
    8:50 AM6h50
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:40 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    1471One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Gdańsk

Travel to Gdańsk easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kraków to Gdańsk.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Gdańsk including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Gdańsk:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Gdańsk costing on average €40.

A bus is €97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Gdańsk costing on average €123.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 43m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The Kraków to Gdańsk distance is approximately 485 km.
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Gdańsk is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Gdańsk as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Gdańsk:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Gdańsk Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Gdańsk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Buzz, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair to go to Gdańsk by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., Koleje Śląskie, PKP Intercity to go to Gdańsk by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar to go to Gdańsk by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Gdańsk with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Gdańsk often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Kaliningrad, Vilnius. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gdańsk and these popular destinations at a great price.

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