Helsingborg to Gdańsk by ferry
Gdańsk lies 422 km (262 mi) south-east of Helsingborg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 422 km (262 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 47 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Helsingborg | Gdańsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Poland |
| Population | 104,250 | 487,371 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Port | Kopparverkshamnen | Nowy Port |
| Postal codes | 250 02–259 99 | 80-001–83-011 |
What changes when you arrive in Gdańsk
Crossing from Sweden into Poland: money changes from the Krona 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 ferries from Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg?
422 km (262 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Helsingborg; by road roughly 515 km (320 mi).
How long does it take to get from Helsingborg to Gdańsk by ferry?
About 12 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Helsingborg 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.