How to get from Kraków to Gdańsk
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Kraków to Gdańsk by price and travel time.
- 489 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 13 train departures a day with PKP Intercity
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Flight
€44
Cheapest
1h 24m
direct
Flight
€29
Ground only
10h 30m
direct
Bus
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Kraków to Gdańsk. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 24m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 489 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
489 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Oct 18 | 1h 24mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €64Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 05mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Oct 181h 24m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€64Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 05m · directSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Kraków to Gdańsk: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Kraków John Paul II → Gdańsk Lech Wałęsaflight1h 24m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Kraków to Gdańsk
PKP Intercity runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:28 and the last at 21:49.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| PKP Intercitytrain | 13 | 00:28 | 21:49 |
| FlixBusbus | 1 | 06:00 | 06:00 |
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 00:28
- 06:03
- 08:02
- 09:22
- 10:02
- 11:02
- 12:03
- 12:16
- 14:03
- 15:08
- 16:00
- 17:03
- 21:49
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairKraków John Paul II-Gdańsk Lech WałęsaSee live options and dates →
FlixBusKraków-GdańskBook →PKP IntercityKraków-GdańskBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Kraków to Gdańsk works
Start with a flight from Kraków to Gdańsk, about 1h 24m. In total it's roughly €29 over 1h 24m, direct, no transfers.
Kraków to Gdańsk: common questions
How long does it take to get from Kraków to Gdańsk?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 24m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Kraków to Gdańsk?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 00:28 and the last at 21:49, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Kraków to Gdańsk?
13 a day with PKP Intercity, between 00:28 and 21:49.
When is the first bus from Kraków to Gdańsk?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 06:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Kraków to Gdańsk?
1 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 06:00.
How far is Gdańsk from Kraków?
About 489 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Kraków to Gdańsk cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €18 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Kraków to Gdańsk?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 24m.
How long is the flight from Kraków to Gdańsk?
About 1h 24m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Kraków and Gdańsk?
Kraków is KRK and Gdańsk is GDN, so this route is usually written KRK to GDN.
Which operators run Kraków to Gdańsk?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
Can you get from Kraków to Gdańsk without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 51m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Kraków to Gdańsk?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Other ways people search Kraków to Gdańsk
- how to get from Kraków to Gdańsk
- Kraków to Gdańsk travel time
- Kraków to Gdańsk distance
- cheapest way from Kraków to Gdańsk
- Kraków to Gdańsk flight time
- flights from Kraków to Gdańsk
- Kraków Gdańsk direct flights
- KRK to GDN
- Kraków to Gdańsk by bus
Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026