The PKP connection between Gdańsk Główny and Szczecin Główny is operated by IC Intercity. The first direct train departs at 04:40 from Gdańsk Główny station on Podwale Grodzkie 1, Gdańsk. The last train to Szczecin Główny leaves at 19:42. The fastest train without transfers is STAŃCZYK. The journey on this train takes 04:50. Other trains operate on the Gdańsk Główny – Szczecin Główny route: - offer a lower ticket price and usually a longer journey time. The train finishes at Szczecin Główny in Krzysztofa Kolumba 2, Szczecin.
The Gdańsk Główny–Szczecin Główny route connects two major ports in northern Poland and allows you to travel without a change of train via Warsaw. The journey is among the longer domestic connections, as the train runs through central Pomerania rather than along the coast.
IC, TLK and EIC trains run on this route. The fastest service takes just over four hours, whilst the longest takes over seven hours. Some connections run direct, others require a change of train during the journey.
A passenger with bulky baggage or a bicycle should reserve a seat in advance, as there is limited space for luggage on longer services. Choosing a direct service saves time, but does not always fit your schedule.
When buying a ticket on this route, passengers typically pay around PLN 35 to around PLN 100 for a standard ticket. Higher fares apply to the faster EIC category, lower fares to the slower TLK.
A statutory discount, for example for a student or schoolchild, can be selected when purchasing a ticket in PolishTrains by providing a document entitling you to a lower price. Price also depends on the booking date, so it is worth booking a service in advance.
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