Day trip from Gdynia to Szczecin
Szczecin lies 287 km (178 mi) south-west of Gdynia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 287 km (178 mi) apart, Szczecin is a realistic day trip from Gdynia: about 4 h 40 min each way by road.
| Gdynia | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 257,000 | 395,513 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Postal codes | 80-008–81-969 | 70-001–95-061 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Szczecin
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Staying in Szczecin
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (128). Across 199 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 125,018 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Szczecin from Gdynia?
287 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Gdynia; by road roughly 350 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gdynia to Szczecin by road?
About 4 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gdynia and Szczecin?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
Where can I stay in Szczecin?
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.