Driving from Berlin to Gdańsk
Gdańsk lies 402 km (250 mi) north-east of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 490 km (305 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Berlin | Gdańsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Poland |
| Population | 3.4 million | 487,371 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 80-001–83-011 |
What changes when you arrive in Gdańsk
Crossing from Germany into Poland: money changes from the Euro to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book car hire from Berlin to Gdańsk
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Staying in Gdańsk
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (185), and 5 are five-star. Across 671 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 472,003 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Gdańsk from Berlin?
402 km (250 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Berlin; by road roughly 490 km (305 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Gdańsk by car?
About 6 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Gdańsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Gdańsk?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Gdańsk?
Our booking partner lists 2,670+ places to stay in Gdańsk, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.