Short answer: the direct PKP Intercity train from Gdańsk Główny to Warszawa Centralna takes 2 h 28 min – 2 h 35 min on EIC and EIP trains (from 168–188 zł) and about 3 h 05 min – 3 h 15 min on IC and TLK (from 83 zł), from about 04:00 to 23:47. FlixBus takes at least 4 h 35 min, from about 55 zł. A LOT flight is about 1 hour in the air. By car it is 340 km, about 3 h 50 min. Our door-to-door transfer Gdańsk Airport ↔ Warsaw costs €610 per car for 1–3 people (≈ 2,665 zł) or €800 per van for 4–8 people.

Comparison at a glance

OptionTravel timePriceChangesBest for
Train EIC / EIP Pendolino2 h 28 min – 2 h 35 minfrom 168 zł (EIC), 188 zł (EIP) (≈ €38–43)0Most travellers
Train IC / TLKabout 3 h 05 min – 3 h 15 minfrom 83 zł (≈ €19)0Budget, still comfortable
FlixBusfrom 4 h 35 minfrom 54.99 zł (≈ €13)0Cheapest fare
LOT flight GDN → WAWabout 1 h in the air (3 h door to door)varies, about 376 zł one way in October0Connecting flights
Car (A1 + S7)about 3 h 50 min, 3.5–4.5 h in practicefuel and A1 tolls0Drivers
ShuttleHero private transferabout 3.5–4 h door to door€610 per car (1–3), €800 per van (4–8)0Groups, luggage, night arrivals

Prices are in euros. You can also pay in złoty at the NBP exchange rate of the day (on 22 October 2026: €1 = 4.3685 zł).

By train

Direct trains run from about 04:00 to 23:47, several to more than a dozen a day. EIC and EIP (Pendolino) trains take 2 h 28 min – 2 h 35 min, from 168 zł and 188 zł in second class; IC and TLK trains take about three hours, from 83 zł. Fares are dynamic and cheaper when booked early. Warszawa Centralna is in the city centre, so door to door the train usually beats the car.

By bus

FlixBus runs about seven times a day (06:10–23:20) from Gdańsk bus station (ul. 3 Maja 12) and Hala Olivia to several stops in Warsaw, including Dworzec Zachodni and Młociny. The fastest ride takes 4 h 35 min; fares start at 54.99 zł.

By plane

LOT flies Gdańsk–Warsaw Chopin about five times a day in summer (33 flights a week in winter 2026/27). The flight takes 55–60 minutes, but with airport transfers and check-in the total time is similar to the EIP train.

By car

The A1 and S7 route via Elbląg and Płońsk is 340 km, about 3 h 50 min with clear roads. Expect traffic on the S7 near Łomianki and Modlin and at the entrance to Warsaw at rush hour.

Our private transfer

A private transfer Gdańsk Airport → Warsaw costs €610 per car (1–3 people, ≈ 2,665 zł) or €800 per van (4–8 people), with the same price from Warsaw to Gdańsk. It is the sensible option for a family or group with luggage, for a late arrival when the last trains have gone, or when you want stops on the way, for example at Malbork Castle.

Four people with suitcases or a late arrival? See the fixed price Gdańsk ↔ Warsaw and book online.

See the route and book

Where you meet the driver

At Gdańsk Airport the driver waits in the arrivals hall on the ground floor with a sign showing your name. We track your flight and you get 60 minutes of free waiting after landing. From a hotel or address the driver picks you up at the door, and in Warsaw drops you at your address.

What to choose

For one or two people the EIC or EIP train is hard to beat: city centre to city centre in about 2.5 hours. The bus is for the tightest budget. A transfer makes sense for four or more people, for luggage, children or a late flight, and when you want to see Malbork on the way.

Good to know

  • Buy Intercity tickets early: fares are dynamic.
  • Gdańsk Główny is the departure station for most direct trains; some also stop at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz and Gdańsk Oliwa.
  • In winter 2026/27 LOT has fewer morning flights from Gdańsk.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the train from Gdańsk to Warsaw?

2 h 28 min – 2 h 35 min on the fastest EIC and EIP trains and about 3 h 05 min – 3 h 15 min on IC and TLK trains.

What is the cheapest way from Gdańsk to Warsaw?

FlixBus from 54.99 zł or an IC/TLK train from 83 zł, both booked early.

How far is Warsaw from Gdańsk?

340 km by road via the A1 and S7, about 3 h 50 min without traffic.

How much is a private transfer from Gdańsk to Warsaw?

€610 per car for 1–3 people and €800 per van for 4–8 people (≈ 2,665 zł for the car at the NBP rate of 22 October 2026), the same in both directions.

Sources and date checked

Public transport times and fares were checked on 22 October 2026 on the operators' websites. Timetables and fares change, so check the operator's website before you travel.

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