PKP timetable for the relation Szczecin Główny - Gdańsk Główny

A traveller going from Szczecin to Gdańsk usually has a specific reason: a family visit, business matters or a longer holiday by the sea. The route connects two ends of the coast, so journey time is an important factor when planning the day of departure. Below you will find the exact travel time, price ranges for a standard ticket and differences between available train categories.

Timetable: Szczecin Główny – Gdańsk Główny

The fastest connection on the route [Szczecin Główny](##BRAK## – [Gdańsk Główny](##BRAK## takes just over four hours. Depending on the selected service, travel time extends to over eight hours, because some trains take a roundabout route through central Poland. Szczecin Główny is also connected to Gdańsk Główny by a train running without a change, and the exact departure time is visible on the PolishTrains website already at the stage of selecting a service.

A traveller choosing a service without a change avoids the risk of missing a connection and reduces waiting time between trains. The ticket purchased for the selected service is sent straight to the mobile app and in a text message on the PolishTrains website, so there is no need to print confirmation before boarding the platform.

Which train category to take on the route Szczecin Główny – Gdańsk Główny?

On the route to Gdańsk, trains in the IC and TLK categories run. Among passengers departing from Szczecin Główny station, 59 per cent choose the IC Intercity category, which shows that this is the standard choice on longer routes from this station.

PolRegio handles 22 per cent of departures from Szczecin Główny station and works mainly on shorter sections, not the entire route to Gdańsk. Those who value time should choose an IC category train. It travels faster than TLK, but a ticket in this category can be more expensive.

Ticket price on the route Szczecin Główny – Gdańsk Główny

Those who buy a ticket on this route in advance usually pay less than on the day of travel: amounts typically range from around PLN 35 to around PLN 100, and this is mainly determined by the time of purchase. A company that needs an invoice for journey settlement obtains it on the PolishTrains website after paying for the ticket, without an additional visit to the ticket office.

A student or pupil uses the statutory discount, which they select during purchase by choosing the appropriate fare type. The discount reduces the ticket price regardless of the selected train category.

Route, changes and journey planning

Travellers changing on this route most often do so at [Krzyż](##BRAK## Bydgoszcz Główna or in Kołobrzeg, depending on the selected service. In summer, especially in August, ticket sales from Szczecin Główny station increase noticeably, so it is worth booking a service with adequate advance notice during this period. Travelling around Poland without a car is more convenient on the PolishTrains website than comparing timetables on several operator websites separately, because the entire Szczecin - Gdańsk route can be seen in one place.