- Must visit
Museum of the Second World War
Award-winning museum presenting the global history of the Second World War through immersive exhibitions and strong storytelling.
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
8 h 21 m
Average duration
9 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
662 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Göttingen to Gdańsk is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Göttingen to Gdańsk will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
Of the 3 trains that leave Göttingen for Gdańsk on Mon, Aug 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 662 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 21 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 9 h 23 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 Göttingen to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 411 miles (662 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 27m Average total duration Fastest 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 11m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Göttingen to Gdańsk:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Gdańsk costing on average $89 (€73).
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Göttingen to Gdańsk costing on average $256 (€210).
Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 11m.
Bus takes on average 14h 10m.
The journey is about 44m faster (7h 57m by train vs 8h 41m by car) and roughly $87 (€71) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($89 (€73) vs $176 (€144)). 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.
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 Göttingen to Gdańsk trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:09 AM Göttingen | 9h23 | 5:32 PM Gdańsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:09 AM Göttingen | 9h17 | 6:26 PM Gdańsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:06 PM Göttingen | 8h21 | 9:27 PM Gdańsk | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Göttingen to Gdańsk run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $51 (€41) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 411 miles (662 km) distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 411 miles (662 km) |
Average train duration 7h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 9m |
First train 2:45 AM |
Last train 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Most Göttingen to Gdańsk trains use the Göttingen to Gdańsk Główny station pair, with some services arriving at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz. Use this guide to compare Göttingen and Gdańsk train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Göttingen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mannamia, Europic, Efes Döner, Bratwurst Glöckle
Wi-Fi is available at Göttingen. ATMs are available at Göttingen.
Ticket office support is available at Göttingen. Information desks are available at Göttingen.
Luggage storage is available at Göttingen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Göttingen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Göttingen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Göttingen.
Nearby hotels include Kasseler Hof, Hotel Schiffer, B&B Hotel Göttingen-City.
Gdańsk Główny has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pierogarnia Mandu Centrum, Restauracja Gvara
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gdańsk Główny. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gdańsk Główny. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gdańsk Główny: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gdańsk Główny: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gdańsk Główny: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Gdańsk Stare Miasto, Scandic Gdańsk, Hotel Wolne Miasto.
Gdańsk Wrzeszcz is 4 km from Gdańsk city centre. Public transport options include:
Gdańsk Wrzeszcz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Pobitegary, Avocado Vegan Bistro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Szydlowski, Villa Vrest, Smart Hotel.
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