Route guide

Krakow → Gdansk

485 km · Poland to Poland · Fastest: 3h by train · Cheapest: €21+ by bus

How to travel from Krakow to Gdansk

There are 4 ways to travel between Krakow and Gdansk — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€44–127

Duration: 2h 42m

via PKP Intercity

~7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€21–54

Duration: 6h 56m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~14 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€54–178

Duration: 3h 9m

via Ryanair, easyJet, LOT

~76 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€58–107

Duration: 5h 23m

~82 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Krakow and Gdansk highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 485 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
Both Krakow and Gdansk are in Poland — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Krakow to Gdansk — every option in detail

Krakow to Gdansk by train

Trains between Krakow and Gdansk run within the Poland national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h 42m.

Operators on this corridor include PKP Intercity.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €44 to €127. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 7.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 76 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~69 kg on this distance.

Krakow to Gdansk by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Krakow and Gdansk with a typical journey of 6h 56m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €21 when booked in advance, rising to €54 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Krakow to Gdansk by flight

Flights between Krakow and Gdansk take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 9m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, LOT.

Typical fare range is €54–178. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 76 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Krakow to Gdansk by car

The driving distance from Krakow to Gdansk is approximately 558 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 5h 23m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €58–107 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 82 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Krakow and Gdansk is approximately 485 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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