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POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews
Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gdańsk to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gdańsk to Warsaw will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
Of the 20 trains that leave Gdańsk for Warsaw on Sun, May 31, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 2 h 36 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.
EIC 5350
IC 5118
EIC 5450
TLK 8328
TLK 83170
EIP 8300
EIP 5310
EIC 5350
EIP 5352
EIP 5402Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $173 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gdańsk to Warsaw:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Warsaw costing on average $34 (€27).
A bus is $151 (€122) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Warsaw costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Warsaw take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
The journey is about 27m faster (3h 28m by train vs 3h 55m by car) and roughly $22 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($34 (€27) vs $56 (€45)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Gdańsk to Warsaw trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIP 5400 | 7:55 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 10:31 AM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 8300 | 9:02 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h29 | 11:31 AM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5402 | 9:55 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 12:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 8328 | 10:00 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h59 | 12:59 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5302 | 10:55 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 1:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5352 | 11:55 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 2:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5404 | 12:55 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 3:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5304 | 1:55 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 4:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5306 | 2:55 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 5:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5308 | 3:55 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 6:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5406 | 4:55 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 7:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5310 | 6:02 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h29 | 8:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIC 5103 | 6:55 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 9:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 53170 | 7:44 PM Gdańsk Główny | 3h20 | 11:04 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIC 5100 | 7:55 PM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 10:31 PM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
TLK 83170 | 11:48 PM Gdańsk Główny | 3h37 | 3:25 AM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
IC 5118 | 3:55 AM Gdańsk Główny | 3h04 | 6:59 AM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIP 5300 | 5:55 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h36 | 8:31 AM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
EIC 5350 | 7:00 AM Gdańsk Główny | 2h31 | 9:31 AM Warsaw Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Gdańsk to Warsaw run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Award-winning museum tracing 1,000 years of Jewish life in Poland through immersive multimedia exhibitions on the former Warsaw Ghetto site.
One of Warsaw’s most important museums, presenting the 1944 uprising with powerful artifacts, films, and interactive displays.
Major national collection with Polish and European painting, decorative arts, antiquities, and temporary exhibitions.
UNESCO-listed historic center with colorful facades, market square, city walls, and the city’s most atmospheric streets.
Ceremonial historic route linking major palaces, churches, and squares, ideal for a classic first walk through Warsaw.
Warsaw’s most famous park with palaces, peacocks, monuments, and landscaped grounds popular with locals and visitors alike.
Poland’s iconic dumplings, commonly filled with potato and cheese, meat, or seasonal fruit. In Warsaw, they are a staple comfort food served boiled or pan-fried.
A tangy rye sour soup traditionally served with sausage and egg, often in a bread bowl. It is one of the most recognizable Polish soups in Warsaw.
Breaded pork cutlet, usually served with potatoes and cooked cabbage or beetroot. It is a classic Polish home-style main dish popular in Warsaw.
A respected classic restaurant known for refined Polish cuisine, old-world interiors, and specialties such as schabowy, tartare, and seasonal dishes.
A long-running central Warsaw restaurant focused on regional Polish dishes, with a cozy interior and a broad menu of soups, dumplings, and meat dishes.
A well-known casual Polish chain in Warsaw, famous for pierogi, żurek, and other classic comfort dishes in a traditional setting.
Moderate for Europe: public transport and casual meals are good value, while central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Service is often included only in higher-end places. In restaurants, 10% is appreciated for good service. Round up taxis slightly; tipping in cafés and bars is optional.
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