The Pomeranian Voivodeship (Pomorskie) is Poland's Baltic coast region, centred on the Tricity of Gdańsk, Sopot and Gdynia. It combines Gdańsk's rebuilt Hanseatic Main Town, the Teutonic fortress of Malbork, the sandy Hel Peninsula, the moving dunes of Słowiński National Park and the lake-studded villages of Kashubia and Kociewie.
- Public
- The Tricity combines trams, buses, trolleybuses and the frequent SKM railway, with metropolitan 24-hour (24 PLN / $6.30) and 72-hour (48 PLN / $12.60) tickets covering Gdansk, Gdynia and Wejherowo. Paper SKM punch-machine singles were discontinued from 1 January 2026, so apps and Fala validators are the usual way to pay.
- Taxi
- Bolt, Uber, FreeNow and iTaxi are the main ride-hailing options; airport rides by app cost about 40-70 PLN ($10.50-18.40), while rank taxis quote about 60-80 PLN ($16-21).
- Rental
- A car helps for Kashubia, Gniew, Pelplin and the Slowinski National Park, but is a liability on the Hel road in July and August; parking in Sopot and Gdansk Main Town is limited.
- Walking
- Gdansk Main Town, Sopot's pier and Monte Cassino street, and the Gdynia seafront are compact and pedestrian-friendly, and a coastal promenade runs between several beach districts.
Transport at a glance
- Public
- 4.5/5
- Taxi
- 4/5
- Rental
- 3.5/5
- Walking
- 4.5/5
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- 60-80 PLN ($16-21) from the taxi rank at Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport to the city centre
- Taxi Info
- Ask the fare before departure at the rank, or use Bolt, Uber or FreeNow for an upfront price (about 40-70 PLN / $10.50-18.40). The trip is about 14 km.
- Shuttle
- Pre-booked shared or private shuttles to the Tricity are offered by transfer companies; price shown at booking
- Shuttle Info
- The driver meets passengers in arrivals; book in advance for a fixed price.
- Bus
- 4.80 PLN ($1.26) on ZTM bus 210 from the airport to Gdansk Glowny (about 40 minutes)
- Bus Info
- Buses stop opposite the terminal next to car park P1. Bus 210 runs about every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly at weekends; lines 110 (to Wrzeszcz) and 120 and night line N3 also serve the airport. Buy tickets at the bus-station machine, in apps or via Fala on board.
- Train
- PKM train from the airport station to Gdansk Wrzeszcz, then SKM to Gdansk Glowny, Sopot or Gdynia
- Train Info
- Change at Wrzeszcz for the SKM coastal line. Sources conflict on the fare, so check the current price in the ticket app before travelling.
- Private
- Pre-booked private transfer with a fixed fare shown at booking
- Private Info
- Drivers wait in arrivals; useful for late arrivals or groups heading to Sopot, Gdynia or Hel.
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
ZTM Gdansk buses and trams cover the city; a single ride is 4.80 PLN ($1.26) and a reduced ticket is 2.40 PLN ($0.63). ZKM Gdynia runs buses and trolleybuses, and MZK Wejherowo covers the northern suburbs.
Alternatives
SKM and PKM suburban rail, Gdansk water trams (seasonal), the Tricity metropolitan 24-hour and 72-hour tickets, rental bicycles and e-scooters, and taxi apps.
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- Street taxis are metered; ask the driver for the fare before setting off, and prefer an app booking with an upfront price, especially at the airport and in tourist areas
- Apps
- Bolt, Uber, FreeNow, iTaxi
- App Names
- Bolt, Uber, FreeNow (licensed taxis), iTaxi
- Typical Fare
- About 40-70 PLN ($10.50-18.40) airport to centre by app; 60-80 PLN ($16-21) from the airport taxi rank
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
FlixBus and regional carriers depart from Gdansk Glowny bus station next to the railway station; bus 870 serves Sztutowo (Stutthof) in about 80 minutes for about 14.50 PLN ($3.80), and FlixBus links Leba with Lebork.
Rail
PKP Intercity Pendolino to Warszawa Centralna in about 2h25-2h36 (second class from about 188 PLN / $49); Polregio and PKP trains to Malbork, Tczew, Lebork and Slupsk; Polregio Gdynia Glowna to Hel in about 1h30 for about 17-24 PLN ($4.50-6.30); direct trains from Gdansk Glowny to Hel listed from about 31-56 PLN ($8-15).
Shared
Minibus services run to some Kashubian and coastal towns; check Jakdojade for current operators.
Flights
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) has domestic flights to Warsaw and other Polish cities, but the Pendolino takes about 2.5 hours centre to centre.
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Pomeranian Voivodeship (Pomorskie) is built around the Tricity (Trojmiasto) of Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia, which share one coastal rail spine and a metropolitan ticket system. Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) is the region's only major commercial airport. Inside the Tricity, ZTM Gdansk trams and buses, ZKM Gdynia buses and trolleybuses, and the SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) and PKM (Pomorska Kolej Metropolitalna) suburban railways connect the beaches, the Old Town and the airport. PKP Intercity links Gdansk with Warsaw (Pendolino, about 2.5 hours), Polregio runs regional trains to Malbork, Lebork, Leba and along the Hel Peninsula, and seasonal Zegluga Gdanska boats cross the Bay of Gdansk to Hel. Most day trips are possible without a car, though Kashubian villages, the Slowinski National Park and the Hel Peninsula in high summer are easier with careful planning.
Airports
Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
Jakdojade
Journey planner and ticket purchase for ZTM Gdansk, ZKM Gdynia, SKM and regional lines.
mobilet / SkyCash / mPay / GoPay
Mobile ticket apps accepted for ZTM Gdansk fares.
Fala
Gdansk's ticket validation system, used on board buses and trams and on SKM validators.
Bolt
Ride-hailing with upfront prices across the Tricity and to the airport.
Uber
Ride-hailing in Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia.
FreeNow
Licensed taxi booking in the Tricity.
iTaxi
Polish taxi-booking app with licensed drivers.
PKP Intercity
Intercity and Pendolino tickets and seat reservations (also at intercity.pl).
Polregio
Regional train timetables and tickets, including Malbork, Hel and Leba services.
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Buy a metropolitan 24-hour ticket (24 PLN / $6.30) if moving between Gdansk, Sopot and Gdynia more than a few times in a day.
SKM paper punch-machine single tickets are no longer sold; use an app, Fala validator, ticket machine or the conductor.
Seasonal boats to Hel run mainly in summer, and on weekends only in the shoulder season; confirm dates with Zegluga Gdanska before planning.
The Hel road (DW215) can take several hours on July and August weekends, so the train or boat is more reliable.
Leba trains from Lebork are seasonal and thin out after the summer timetable ends; check intercity.pl or Polregio for the exact weeks.
Malbork Castle is about a 15-minute walk from the railway station, so the day trip works without a car.
Use Bolt, Uber, FreeNow or iTaxi for upfront prices, and agree a fare before getting into a street taxi.
Fines for travelling without a validated ticket apply on trams, buses and trains; validate or activate tickets before boarding.