How to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Kraków to Gdańsk

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Gdańsk among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $25.

Distance: 301 miles (485 km)

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$73

Average price

$35

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$135

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6h 4m

Average total duration

5h 34m

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8h 30m

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5h 20m

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2h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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LOT Polish Airlines

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from Kraków to Gdańsk

How to get from Kraków to Gdańsk by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM9h15
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    4:50 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM9h15
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    4:50 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BuzzFR 237
    7:10 PM1h10
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    8:20 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    $2991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 3582/3 (Cracow -> Gdynia)
    7:14 AM5h47
    Kraków Główny
    1:01 PMGdańsk Wrzeszcz
    $501One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 3582/3 (Cracow -> Gdynia)
    7:14 AM5h39
    Kraków Główny
    12:53 PMGdańsk Główny
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 3588/9 (Cracow -> Gdynia)
    1:24 PM5h35
    Kraków Główny
    6:59 PMGdańsk Główny
    $671One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM9h40
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    9:40 PMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM9h35
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    9:05 AMGdańsk, Dworzec Główny
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM10h10
    Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
    9:40 AMGdańsk, Port Lotniczy (ul Juliusza Slowackiego 200)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3904 · LO3839
    8:50 AM6h50
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:40 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO3831
    5:40 AM2h25
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    8:05 AMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer
  • LOT Polish AirlinesLO3910 · LO3839
    5:40 AM10h00
    John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
    3:40 PMGdansk Lech Walesa Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków to Gdańsk

Travel to Gdańsk easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kraków to Gdańsk.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Gdańsk including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Kraków to Gdańsk:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Gdańsk costing on average $24 (€19).

A train is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Gdańsk costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Gdańsk take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The distance from Kraków to Gdańsk is approximately 301 miles (485 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Gdańsk is:
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków and Gdańsk as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Kraków to Gdańsk:
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Gdańsk Główny.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Gdańsk, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar, AGAT to go to Gdańsk by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity to go to Gdańsk by train.
  • Travel with LOT Polish Airlines, Buzz, Ryanair to go to Gdańsk by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Gdańsk with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Euroticket, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet a.s., PKP Intercity.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Buzz, Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków to Gdańsk often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Warsaw, Prague, Kaliningrad, Vilnius. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Gdańsk and these popular destinations at a great price.
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