PKP Gdańsk Main – Szczecin Main. Train timetable
PKP connections on the Gdańsk Main – Szczecin Main route are served by, among others, IC. The first direct train departs at 04:40 from the Gdańsk Main railway station at Podwale Grodzkie 1, Gdańsk. The last train to Szczecin Main departs at 19:42. The fastest journey is offered by the non-stop train STAŃCZYK. The journey takes 04:50. Other trains also run on the Gdańsk Main – Szczecin Main route: TLK, EIC - they offer a lower ticket price and usually longer travel time. The train terminates at the Szczecin Main station at Krzysztofa Kolumba 2, Szczecin street.
Gdańsk Main Szczecin Main
Gdańsk Main Szczecin Main
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.
Gdańsk Główny–Szczecin Główny: trains, journey time and changes
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.
Ticket prices for trains from Gdańsk to Szczecin
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.
Ticket purchase and journey planning
Amongst passengers departing from [Gdańsk Główny](##BRAK## the highest proportion, 31 per cent, purchase a ticket one to three days before travel. August is the peak sales period from Gdańsk Główny station.
On connecting routes the train most often stops at (##BRAK## [Krzyż], (##BRAK## [Kołobrzeg] or (##BRAK## [Bydgoszcz Główna]. To buy a ticket, simply enter both stations and your departure date in the PolishTrains search engine, then select your route. You can also add a ticket for a dog in a carrier for free when purchasing on PolishTrains by selecting the appropriate option.
Frequently asked questions
How to buy a cheap ticket Gdańsk Main – Szczecin Main?
Buy a ticket to Szczecin Main in advance. Even if you're not sure about the departure date and time, you can always refund or rebook for a different date. Check if you're eligible for PKP discounts, the most popular of which are for children, teenagers, students, and seniors.
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