- Must visit
Museum of Archaeology and History in Elbląg
Main city museum with archaeology, local history, and decorative arts. Best place to understand Elbląg’s medieval and port past.
Cheapest price
CHF6
Average price
CHF7
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gdańsk to Elbląg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdańsk to Elbląg will cost around CHF7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF6.
Of the 16 buses that leave Gdańsk for Elbląg on Tue, Aug 04, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Elbląg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from CHF5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF5, and a train costs an average of CHF23.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF6 Average price Cheapest | CHF24 Average price | CHF8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gdańsk to Elbląg:
A bus is CHF18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Elbląg costing on average CHF24.
Other travel options to Elbląg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around CHF6 compared to roughly CHF8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF2. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price CHF4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price CHF5 |
The table below shows live departures for Gdańsk to Elbląg buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:40 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1h25 | 10:05 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h50 | 10:05 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1h20 | 12:00 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h45 | 12:00 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1h15 | 2:45 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h45 | 2:45 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h50 | 7:00 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1h30 | 10:35 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h55 | 10:35 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 1h05 | 11:10 AM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1h25 | 4:15 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h50 | 4:15 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1h25 | 5:15 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Gdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200) | 1h25 | 5:40 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h50 | 5:15 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny | 0h55 | 5:40 PM Elblag, Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gdańsk to Elbląg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF5 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF5 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Elbląg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Elbląg trip today.
Main city museum with archaeology, local history, and decorative arts. Best place to understand Elbląg’s medieval and port past.
Contemporary art center in a former Gothic church. Known nationwide for experimental exhibitions and its dramatic historic setting.
Open-air archaeological display near the museum. It presents medieval urban remains and helps visitors visualize old Elbląg.
Rebuilt historic quarter with Gothic-inspired facades, museums, cafes, and riverside walks. The essential area for first-time visitors.
Large urban park with mature trees, playgrounds, and paths. A pleasant break from sightseeing near the city center.
Forest valley landscape park on the city edge, crossed by walking and cycling trails. A local favorite for nature escapes.
A clear, slow-cooked Polish broth with meat and root vegetables, often served at family meals and Sunday dinners across the region.
Handmade dumplings filled with potato and fresh cheese, a classic comfort food widely eaten in northern Poland and often topped with onion.
Cabbage stew with sauerkraut, fresh cabbage, meats, and spices. It is one of Poland’s most traditional hearty dishes, common in local homes.
Established restaurant in Elbląg Old Town known for Polish and European dishes in a refined but approachable setting.
Well-known Old Town venue serving traditional Polish food and regional favorites in a historic, cozy atmosphere.
Popular restaurant and brewery pairing house beers with hearty Polish cuisine, suited to casual dinners and group meals.
Budget-friendly for Poland. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than in Warsaw, Gdańsk, or Kraków, making Elbląg good value for tourists.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Taxi fares are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gdańsk to Elbląg by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Elbląg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Gdańsk to Elbląg buses use the Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny to Elblag, Dworzec Autobusowy station pair, with some services arriving at Elblag, Plac Dworcowy. Use this guide to compare Gdańsk and Elbląg bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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