Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport is about 12 km west of the Main Town, and the city has given it more ways in than most visitors expect: a railway station in front of the terminal, two day bus lines into the centre, a night bus, a taxi partner with flat fares and pre-booked transfers. The catch: the train needs a change at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, and the bus is slow in traffic. Here is what each option costs and how long it takes, checked against the operators' own pages.
Key facts
| Distance to the Main Town | About 12 km by road |
|---|---|
| Train | Airport station in front of the terminal; change at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz (platform 3) for SKM to Gdańsk Główny or Śródmieście; Bilet Miejski 8.50 zł covers Gdańsk and Sopot |
| Bus 210 | To Dworzec Główny, about 40 minutes; single ticket 4.80 zł, 75-minute ticket 6.00 zł |
| Night bus N3 | Every night roughly 23:00 to 04:00, via the airport, to Dworzec Główny (about 50 minutes) and Wrzeszcz PKP (about 20 minutes) |
| Taxi (airport partner) | Flat 99 zł by day, 120 zł at night, Sundays and holidays, to Gdańsk; Sopot 120 zł / 150 zł; Gdynia on the meter |
| Private transfer (ShuttleHero) | Fixed per vehicle: centre €30 / €45, Sopot €35 / €50, Gdynia €40 / €50 (car 1–3 / van 4–8 people) |
Key takeaways
- There is no direct train from the airport to Gdańsk Główny: you change at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, platform 3
- One 8.50 zł Bilet Miejski is valid on both the airport train and the SKM, so you do not need two tickets
- Bus 210 is the only direct public link to the main station and costs 4.80 zł; bus 110 goes to Wrzeszcz station only
- After 23:00 the N3 night bus takes over
- The airport's taxi partner works on flat fares, so the price is known before you get in
- Sopot is 8.50 zł by train and Gdynia 12.50 zł on the Tri-City ticket; Gdynia also has direct trains via Osowa
In this guide
The options side by side
Times are door-of-terminal to the Main Town or the named station in normal daytime traffic. Fares are standard adult prices in force on 22 October 2026.
| Option | Time | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus 210 | About 40 min to Dworzec Główny | 4.80 zł single | Light luggage, tight budget, hotel near the main station |
| Train via Wrzeszcz | Airport train to Wrzeszcz, then 7 min on SKM | 8.50 zł Bilet Miejski | Avoiding road traffic; staying in Wrzeszcz, Oliwa or Sopot |
| Night bus N3 | About 50 min to Dworzec Główny | 4.80 zł single | Arrivals after 23:00 on a budget |
| Taxi (airport partner) | Typically 20–30 min (our estimate) | 99 zł day / 120 zł night, flat | Two people with bags, no pre-booking |
| Private transfer | Typically 20–30 min, door to door | €30 car / €45 van, fixed | Families, groups of 4–8, late flights, child seats |
How does the train from the airport work?
The station, Gdańsk Port Lotniczy, is directly in front of the terminal and connected to it by a covered footbridge from inside the building. Trains on this line, built as the Pomeranian Metropolitan Railway (PKM), are run by Polregio.
The important part is the change. According to the airport, every train journey to Gdańsk Główny or Gdańsk Śródmieście requires a change at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, where SKM trains into the centre leave from platform 3. The SKM leg from Wrzeszcz to Gdańsk Główny takes 7 minutes in the current timetable, and on weekdays SKM trains run every 10 minutes through the day.
Which ticket? Buy a Bilet Miejski (city ticket) for Gdańsk and Sopot: 8.50 zł, about €2. Under the regional Taryfa Pomorska it is valid on both SKM and Polregio trains within an area that includes the airport line (it runs as far as Gdańsk Osowa), so one ticket covers the airport train and the SKM after the change. Machines on the platform accept payment cards, and the ticket is also sold in the Polregio, SKM and System FALA apps.
The airport train runs less often than the SKM, so check the next departure on the Polregio timetable or the screen in the terminal before you walk across. If you just missed one, bus 210 may get you into town sooner.
Which bus goes from the airport to the centre?
The city bus stops are opposite the terminal, next to car park P1. Three day lines serve the airport (110, 120 and 210); only one goes to the centre.
- Bus 210 runs from the airport to Dworzec Główny (the main station, at the edge of the Old Town). The airport puts the journey at about 40 minutes. This is the one you want.
- Bus 110 runs to Wrzeszcz PKP station in 25 to 35 minutes. Useful if you are staying in Wrzeszcz, or want to pick up the SKM there.
- Night bus N3 runs every night from about 23:00 to 04:00 on a loop between Dworzec Główny, the airport and Wrzeszcz PKP. Allow about 50 minutes to the main station; Wrzeszcz is nearer 20.
Tickets: a ZTM Gdańsk single-ride ticket is 4.80 zł (2.40 zł reduced), a 75-minute ticket 6.00 zł and a 24-hour ticket 22.00 zł. You can buy from the machine at the stop (it accepts cards), in apps such as jakdojade.pl, SkyCash or moBiLET, or simply by tapping a contactless bank card on the FALA reader inside the bus. Tap once only: a second tap with the same card ends the ticket, and a third buys a new one.
How much is a taxi from Gdańsk Airport?
The airport lists Neptun Taxi as its taxi partner. Its published airport fares are flat rather than metered:
- Airport to Gdańsk: 99 zł (about €23) from 06:00 to 22:00, and 120 zł (about €28) at night, on Sundays and on public holidays.
- Airport to Sopot: 120 zł by day, 150 zł at night.
- Airport to Gdynia: on the meter. Neptun's own guide figures are about 140 zł to Orłowo or Redłowo, 170 zł to Chylonia and 190 zł to central Gdynia by day, and roughly 200–280 zł at night.
For short journeys inside Gdańsk the official city tariff applies: a 9 zł starting fee plus 3.90 zł per km by day, or 5.85 zł per km at night, on Sundays and on holidays.
For one or two people with ordinary luggage, the daytime taxi fare is honestly hard to beat. A pre-booked transfer earns its keep with children, groups, late flights or onward trips.
Fixed-price private transfer
A pre-booked transfer means a driver waiting in arrivals with your name, the flight tracked, and a price fixed per vehicle, not per person. ShuttleHero (ShuttleHero is run by the same local team as Gdańsk Insider.) charges:
- Gdańsk city centre (Old Town, Wrzeszcz, Oliwa): €30 for a car (1–3 people) or €45 for a van (4–8 people)
- Sopot: €35 car / €50 van
- Gdynia: €40 car / €50 van
You pay in advance online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup. Bookings need to be made at least 3 hours ahead. The driver waits free for 60 minutes after your flight actually lands, child seats are €8 each on request, and booking the return trip at the same time takes 10% off the return. The driver is a driver, not a tour guide.
How do I get from Gdańsk Airport to Sopot or Gdynia?
Sopot by train: take the airport train to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz and change to an SKM towards Gdynia. Some trains run through without a change, according to the airport; our Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia guide covers the SKM in detail. The same 8.50 zł Bilet Miejski covers Gdańsk and Sopot. From Wrzeszcz, the SKM reaches Sopot in about 14 minutes.
Gdynia by train: you can go via Wrzeszcz, or take a direct train the other way round via Gdańsk Osowa, which is one of the four routes the airport line serves. Buy the Bilet Trójmiejski (Tri-City ticket) for 12.50 zł, valid across Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia.
By car: the taxi partner's flat fare to Sopot is 120 zł by day; Gdynia is metered. A ShuttleHero transfer is €35 to Sopot or €40 to Gdynia per car, and its airport-to-Sopot guide compares the options from the same starting point.
Arrival tips
Know where you are actually going. "City centre" in Gdańsk can mean the Main Town around Długi Targ, the main station, or Wrzeszcz, which is a 7-minute train ride further out. If your hotel is in Wrzeszcz or Oliwa, the train or bus 110 gets you there without going into the centre at all. Our neighbourhoods guide and where to stay guide explain the districts.
Late arrivals. After about 23:00 the N3 night bus is the only public option to the main station. A flight landing at 23:30 with two children is the situation where a booked car makes the most sense.
Afterwards. Our getting around Gdańsk guide explains trams and day passes; the trip cost guide covers the wider budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a direct train from Gdańsk Airport to Gdańsk Główny?
No. Trains from the airport station, Gdańsk Port Lotniczy, go to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, where you change to an SKM train to Gdańsk Główny or Gdańsk Śródmieście from platform 3. The SKM leg takes about 7 minutes, and one 8.50 zł Bilet Miejski covers the whole journey.
How much is the bus from Gdańsk Airport to the city centre?
Bus 210 to Dworzec Główny takes about 40 minutes and costs 4.80 zł on a ZTM Gdańsk single-ride ticket, or 6.00 zł for a 75-minute ticket. You can pay at the machine by the stop, in an app, or by tapping a contactless bank card on the reader inside the bus.
How much does a taxi from Gdańsk Airport cost?
The airport's taxi partner, Neptun Taxi, charges a flat 99 zł by day and 120 zł at night, on Sundays and on public holidays from the airport to Gdańsk. Sopot is a flat 120 zł by day and 150 zł at night, while Gdynia is metered at roughly 140 to 190 zł by day.
Is there public transport from Gdańsk Airport at night?
Yes. Night bus N3 runs every night from about 23:00 to 04:00 between Dworzec Główny, the airport and Wrzeszcz PKP. The ride to the main station takes about 50 minutes and to Wrzeszcz about 20 minutes, on a normal ZTM ticket.
How do I get from Gdańsk Airport to Sopot?
Take the airport train to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz and change to an SKM towards Gdynia, unless your train runs through. The 8.50 zł Bilet Miejski covers Gdańsk and Sopot. A taxi on the airport partner's flat fare is 120 zł by day, and a ShuttleHero transfer is €35 per car or €50 per van.
What is the best way from Gdańsk Airport to the Old Town with luggage?
For one or two people, the airport taxi at a flat 99 zł by day is simple and fair. For families or groups of four to eight, a pre-booked van at a fixed €45 per vehicle is usually easier, with flight tracking and free waiting. Bus 210 is the cheapest option at 4.80 zł if your bags are manageable.