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How to get from Gdansk to Warsaw
The fastest way from Gdansk to Warsaw is the PKP Intercity express train, about 2 h 45 to 3 h from Gdańsk Główny to Warszawa Centralna. Driving on the S7 expressway takes about 3 h 30 to 4 h. Flights take about 1 h but are rarely faster door to door.
Best option: Train. Express trains run centre to centre, roughly hourly, faster than driving.
All the ways to make the trip
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| train PKP Intercity express (EIP) and intercity trains from Gdańsk Główny to Warszawa Centralna | about 2 h 45 to 3 h on express trains; longer on slower ones | roughly hourly | about PLN 60–180 | Seat reservations are included on express trains; book ahead for the best fares. |
| car S7 expressway via Elbląg | about 3 h 30 to 4 h | fuel only on the S7; tolls apply if you use the A1 motorway instead | Traffic on the approach to Warsaw can be heavy at rush hour. | |
| bus FlixBus coaches | about 4 h 30 to 5 h | several a day | about PLN 40–80 | The cheapest option, but slower than the train. |
| flight LOT flights from Gdańsk to Warsaw Chopin | about 1 h in the air | several a day | varies | Mostly used for onward connections. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Buy PKP Intercity tickets online; express trains have compulsory seat reservations.
- Warszawa Centralna is next to the Palace of Culture and Science, in the city centre.
- Gdańsk Główny is a short walk from the old town.
- Fares rise near the date and on Friday and Sunday afternoons.
Common questions
How long is the train from Gdansk to Warsaw?
About 2 h 45 to 3 h on a PKP Intercity express train from Gdańsk Główny to Warszawa Centralna. Slower intercity trains take a little longer. Trains run roughly hourly through the day. Seats on express trains are reserved, so book online, especially at weekends.
Can I do Gdansk to Warsaw as a day trip?
It is possible but long. With about three hours each way by express train, you would have six or seven hours in Warsaw if you leave Gdańsk early. Most visitors prefer at least one night. Check the last train back before you go.
What is the cheapest way from Gdansk to Warsaw?
A FlixBus coach, often about PLN 40–80 one way, taking around 4 h 30 to 5 h. PKP Intercity tickets bought early can be close in price and much faster. Driving costs fuel only on the S7, which is a good deal for a group.
Is it worth flying from Gdansk to Warsaw?
Rarely, unless you are connecting to another flight at Warsaw Chopin. The flight takes about an hour, but with airport transfers and check-in it is no faster than the express train, which goes between the two city centres. For an onward international flight, booking a connection can make sense.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.