- Must visit
Museum of the Second World War
A comprehensive museum dedicated to the history of World War II, showcasing personal accounts, artifacts, and exhibits.
Cheapest price
$54
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
7 h 33 m
Average duration
7 h 59 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Gdańsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Gdańsk will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 7 trains that leave Dresden for Gdańsk on Tue, May 19, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 494 km distance in an average of 7 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 33 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 8 h 33 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $26.
Distance: 306 miles (494 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Gdańsk:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Gdańsk costing on average $95 (€77).
A bus is $237 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Gdańsk costing on average $300 (€242).
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 9h 46m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€77) compared to roughly $138 (€111) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 7h 40m versus 7h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Gdańsk trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2178 · EC 49 · IC 262 | On time 11:35 AM Dresden Hbf | 7h52 | 7:27 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2 transfers | |
RJ 382 · EC 231 | On time 12:53 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h25 | 8:18 PM Gdańsk Główny | 1 transfer | |
IC 2176 · EC 247 · IC 6508 | On time 1:35 PM Dresden Hbf | 7h57 | 9:32 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Dresden to Gdańsk run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:07, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 306 miles (494 km) distance in 7h 25m.
Distance 306 miles (494 km) |
Average train duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 25m |
First train 1:07 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
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