Kaliningrad to Gdańsk by train
Gdańsk lies 126 km (79 mi) west of Kaliningrad, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 49 min at the speeds typical of Russia and Poland rail, over roughly 154 km (96 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kaliningrad | Gdańsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Russia | Poland |
| Population | 475,056 | 487,371 |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Kaliningrad) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Königsberg Ostbahnhof, Königsberg Oberpregel, Königsberg Volksgarten | Gdańsk Główny railway station, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz railway station, Gdańsk Brzeźno railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Gdańsk
Crossing from Russia into Poland: money changes from the Ruble 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 trains from Kaliningrad to Gdańsk
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Staying in Gdańsk
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Common questions
How far is Gdańsk from Kaliningrad?
126 km (79 mi) in a straight line, west of Kaliningrad; by road roughly 154 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kaliningrad to Gdańsk by train?
About 1 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kaliningrad 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.