Trains to the seaside - where to go and how to plan your journey? | PolishTrains

At a glance

• Direct trains run to Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot, Kołobrzeg and Świnoujście year-round
• Pendolino serves the Tri-City (Gdańsk–Gdynia–Sopot) throughout the year
• Seasonal summer services extend to Hel, Darłowo, Władysławowo and Ustka
• Gdańsk has nearly 30 railway stops; largest are Gdańsk Główny, Oliwa and Wrzeszcz
• Bicycle spaces on summer trains fill quickly — check availability before purchasing
• Tickets available on PolishTrains with no account required; deferred payment option available

From this article you will find out:

Which cities by the sea can be reached by train.

What are the most popular and important railway stations by the sea.

How best to prepare for a PKP journey to the seaside.

If you're wondering where to get to the seaside by train, there are direct connections to all major cities like:

Gdańsk - this is Poland's largest coastal city, which in itself is an ideal place for a city-break or holiday, but also a base for other destinations. There are almost 30 train stops in Gdańsk, the largest of which are: Gdańsk Główny, Gdańsk Oliwa and Gdańsk Wrzeszcz.

Gdynia - the second largest city in Pomerania and the entire coast is Gdynia. Like Gdańsk, it is perfectly communicated, as it has 11 railway stations. The largest and most important of these is **Dorzec Gdynia Główna. **

Sopot - the last of the Tricity's centres is Sopot. All three centres are connected by the Fast City Railway. This city, although the smallest, is definitely worth seeing. Throughout the year it is visited by numerous tourists who want to stroll along the famous pier or Monciak.

Kołobrzeg - although much smaller than the Tricity, is an important tourist and spa centre with a wide range of services and attractions. It is well connected by rail with other seaside towns and larger cities.

Swinoujscie - a border town in western Poland that is a frequent destination for holidays and long weekends in the warmer months. Many trains arrive there from all corners of the country - even Przemyśl, located on the opposite side of the border.

Among the smaller towns with direct trains to the seaside, especially during the summer season, are:

• Darłowo,
• Ustka,
• Władysławowo,
• Międzyzdroje,
• Hel.

It is worth remembering that there are trains to the above-mentioned destinations all year round, but there are definitely more courses in the summer season.

If you want to shorten your journey and make it more comfortable, consider choosing Pendolino over the sea. The best connection of EIP trains is, of course, with the Tricity, while Pendolino has routes to the seaside to other destinations as well.

☀️W During the summer season, PKP Intercity launches additional EIP lines, which run, among others, from Bielsko-Biała to Ustka

Tri-City

Almost all Pendolino lines travelling through Poland set off or stop in the Tricity. The main station in Gdańsk is the ideal place to change trains to other, smaller seaside towns. Pendolino trains reach the final station at Gdynia Główna from:

Bielsko-Biała - the EIP 4551, EIP 4506 and EIP 4500 trainsets travel from the mountains via Tychy, Katowice, Sosnowiec and Warsaw, among others.

Rzeszów - from the capital of the Subcarpathian region via , among others, Tarnów, Bochnia, Kraków, Warsaw and Malbork, there goes train EIP 3508, which covers the route in 7 hours and 3 minutes.

Zakopane - a Pendolino train connecting the winter capital of Poland with the coast has been running on Polish tracks since 2025. The EIP 3552 train from Zakopane travels via Nowy Targ, Cracow, Warsaw, Ilawa, Malbork and Tczew. With this connection, it is possible to cross the entire country from south to north in 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Gliwice - two Pendolino trains - EIP 4508 and EIP 4502 - run from this city in Upper Silesia to Gdynia Główna station, passing through Zabrze, Katowice, Sosnowiec, Zawiercie, Warsaw, Iława, Malbork, Tczew and all the cities of the Tricity.

Kraków - three direct Pendolino trains to the Tricity depart from Kraków Główny station: EIP 3502, EIP 3510, EIP 3504 and EIP 3506. In addition, you can also use the Rzeszów-Gdynia and Zakopane-Gdynia trains mentioned above.

Warsaw - there are two direct trains starting from Warszawa Zachodnia station, the EIP 1500 and the EIP 1502. However, it should be remembered that all other Pendolino lines connecting Polish cities with the coast pass through the capital and stop at all three of the city's main stations: Zachodni, Centralna and Wschodni. Therefore, when travelling from Warsaw to any of the Tricity's destinations, one can choose from 13 connections.

Słupsk

Although not located directly at the coastline, Slupsk is a good transfer point to nearby seaside towns such as Ustka, Darlowo and Jaroslawiec. There is a direct EIP 3800 train to the city, which departs from Cracow, passing cities such as:

• Warsaw,
• Gdańsk,
• Sopot,
• Gdynia,
• Lębork.

The journey takes 6 hours 58 minutes.

Where do trains go to the seaside? Basically, to all places that have working railway stations - and there are quite a few of these on the coast. Which trains go there is a separate question, as not every place can be reached by an express train from the other end of the country.

Important railway stations in Pomerania

By train to the seaside, we can reach many larger and smaller towns in the eastern part of the Polish coast. Among them, the most popular stations are:

Ustka - the railway station in Ustka is located in the very centre of the town, close to shops and hotels, as well as green areas. From the station it is a 1.3 km walk to the beach and the seaport.

Gdańsk Główny - the largest station in Gdańsk, located in the city centre. Gdańsk Główny railway station is close to shops, tourist attractions, museums and a short walk from the beach. Gdańsk Główny is a convenient interchange station for long-distance connections into the country.

Gdynia Główna is a good transfer point for regional trains to coastal towns. From there, it is also only 1.5 km to the City Beach, Kościuszko Square and the adjacent Pomeranian Quay, where you can visit the ORP Błyskawica, the Dar Pomorza or the Gdynia Aquarium.

Sopot - the train station is located in the city centre, very close to the already mentioned Monciak and the Pier. From here, it is close to Sopot's tourist attractions, hotels and accommodation and shops.

Władysławowo - the railway station in Władysławowo is only one kilometre from the harbour and beach, in the town centre. Outside of the holidays, the number of direct connections to this resort is limited, but you can get there from Gdynia Główna or Hel station by Polregio train.

Important stations of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship

The western part of the Polish coast does not have such large seaside cities as Gdynia or Gdańsk, but there are a number of towns and cities that are very popular with tourists at all times of the year, although it is known that most visitors travel there in the summer. In view of this, the PKP launches additional seasonal trains in the summer so that as many travellers as possible can take advantage of the journey.

Kołobrzeg - the most popular station on the coast of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship is Kołobrzeg. From there, other means of transport can be used to reach popular tourist destinations such as Dźwirzyno, Mrzeżyno, Rewal, Niechorze, Pobierowo and Ustronie Morskie. It is also only a kilometrefrom the station to Kolobrzeg's pier and lighthouse.

Świnoujście - although a small town, it is very popular with tourists. For this reason, direct long-distance trains run there from, among others, Cracow, Warsaw, Wrocław and even Rzeszów. Trains pass through the equally popular Międzyzdroje. The station in Świnoujście is located by the harbour, from where it is not far to the lighthouse. A ferry crossing will take you to the town, where you will find the Spa Park, the promenade and the town beach. As it is a border town, Swinoujscie can also be reached by Deutsche Bahn train from across the German border from Züssow, Seebad Heringsdorf or Wolfast.

Słupsk - this is one of the larger cities in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. From here you can reach other smaller towns popular in the summer season: Darłowo, Kołobrzeg and Ustka.

The best PKP connections to the seaside are from Poland's largest cities, through which several hundred trains pass daily. These are usually fast trains , although there are also regional trains from cities closer to the seaside.

Warsaw

As the capital is the city that operates the most trains per day in the whole of Poland, numerous trainsets to seaside towns pass through it, such as:

IC Ustronie, IC Pobrzeże (both via Ustronie Morskie) and IC Staszic to Kołobrzeg,

IC Słowiniec, EIC Kaszub, TLK Małopolska, IC Katamaran, IC Kuter, IC Lazur and TLK Karpaty to Gdynia Główna via Gdańsk and Sopot.

IC Uznam to Świnoujście via Międzyzdroje.

Kraków

From Kraków Główny station, the following trains will take you to the seaside towns:

IC Gwarek, IC Zefir, IC Szkuner to Ustka.

IC Malczewski, IC Kossak and IC Ustronie to Kołobrzeg.

IC Witkacy, TLK Karpaty, TLK Małopolska, EIC Kaszub to Gdynia Główna via Gdańsk and Sopot.

IC Wyczółkowski 135 Via Regia, IC Chełmoński 132 Saxonia, IC Podhalanin to Świnoujście via Międzyzdroje.

Wrocław

From Wrocław Główny station to the sea are trains:

IC Lednica, IC Mieszko, IC Heweliusz, EC-IC Baltic Express, IC Artus and IC Pomorzanin trains to Gdynia Główna via Gdańsk and Sopot.

IC Bosman, IC Malczewski, IC Kossak to Kołobrzeg.

IC Gwarek, IC Zefir, IC Szkuner to Ustka.

IC-EC Saxonia, IC Wyczółkowski 135 Via Regia to Świnoujście via Międzyzdroje.

In addition to the above-mentioned trains, there are the previously mentioned EIP trainsets, i.e. Pendolino, which run predominantly to Gdynia Główna.

Planning a trip to the seaside may differ slightly from one type of trip to another, but there are a few points in common whether you are going away for a quick city-break, a holiday or a long weekend.

Yourticket - it's worth taking care of it as early as possible. The more in advance you buy your train ticket to the seaside, the less you will pay for it. It is worth checking for current promotions and whether you are entitled to a statutory or carrier discount on your purchase. It is also worth buying your ticket online, for example from the PolishTrains app. You will receive it by SMS or as a PDF to your e-mail without having to print it out and register an account on the portal. You can also use the Customer Service 7 days a week.

Seat reservation - on domestic trains it is not necessary, but it is worth doing, especially when travelling on trains with high occupancy and during the holiday season.

Amenities - if you are making a long journey, it is worth checking what amenities are on the train. You can get all this information when you buy your ticket. These may include sleeping cars, restaurant cars, compartments or separate seats for those travelling with children, etc.

Luggage and bicycles - when planning to travel with bicycles and large luggage, check whether you need to make additional reservations. Bike spaces are limited, so transporting them by train may be difficult in high season.

Trains to the seaside run all year round and can be taken from all corners of Poland. In the summer season, there are additional direct trains to the seaside, which take travellers directly to holiday resorts such as Ustka or Świnoujście.

Plan your train journey according to your preferences and budget - you can opt for a fast journey on modern Pendolino trains or choose a more budget-friendly but still comfortable option, such as IC and TLK trains. Whichever type of train you choose, you will avoid traffic jams, stopovers and searching for a parking space. Buy your ticket on PolishTrains and save up to 30% on seasonal promotions - you will receive your ticket by SMS and email without having to print it out.

How much does a train ticket to the seaside cost?

The ticket price depends on the type of train and class of carriage. For example, for a journey from Cracow Glowny station to Gdynia Glowna station, you will pay from 47 PLN for a TLK, from 104 PLN for an IC and from 143 PLN for an EIP train.

Are there more trains to the seaside during the holiday season?

Yes, during the holiday season PKP Intercity launches additional seasonal trains to popular seaside resorts.

How do I get to the seaside by train without changing trains?

A direct train to the seaside runs from almost every major city. You can get from Cracow, Warsaw, Wrocław, Poznań or Katowice to Gdynia, Ustka, Kołobrzeg and Świnoujście.

Where are the railway stations at the seaside?

Not every seaside resort has a railway station, but many of them do - sometimes they operate only seasonally. By train you can get to Gdynia, Gdańsk, Sopot, Kołobrzeg, Świnoujście, Międzyzdroje, Ustka, Ustronie Morskie, Władysławowo, Darłowo and Hel.