Warsaw to Gdańsk by train
Gdańsk lies 283 km (176 mi) north-west of Warsaw, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 4 min at the speeds typical of Poland rail, over roughly 346 km (215 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Warsaw | Gdańsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Poland |
| Population | 1.7 million | 487,371 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Warsaw Central railway station, Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa railway station, Warszawa Śródmieście PKP railway station | Gdańsk Główny railway station, Gdańsk Wrzeszcz railway station, Gdańsk Brzeźno railway station |
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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 Warsaw?
283 km (176 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Warsaw; by road roughly 346 km (215 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Gdańsk by train?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw and Gdańsk?
No, both are on Europe/Warsaw at the moment.
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.