Gdynia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gdynia

With a population of 253,730, Gdynia is a must-see destination in Pomorskie, Poland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gdynia has to offer.

When to visit Gdynia

Gdynia in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gdynia in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 99
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gdynia

Plane

When flying to Gdynia, you’ll arrive at Gdansk Rebiechowo (GDN), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Gdynia from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Gdynia, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Gdynia to Warsaw takes 3h 03m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Szczecin, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 5h 18m trip. The train station in Gdynia is called Gdynia Główna, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gdynia is to pick up a car rental from Warsaw, which is about 188 miles from Gdynia. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Wheego, among others, in Warsaw.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Gdynia. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Gdynia takes 275 miles and will cost you around C$ 47. From Szczecin, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 355 miles. Gdynia’s bus station is located 4 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Gdynia, you’ll arrive at Gdansk Rebiechowo (GDN), which is located 10 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Gdynia from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 40m.

Train

PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Gdynia, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Gdynia to Warsaw takes 3h 03m and costs around C$ 38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Szczecin, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 5h 18m trip. The train station in Gdynia is called Gdynia Główna, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gdynia is to pick up a car rental from Warsaw, which is about 188 miles from Gdynia. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Wheego, among others, in Warsaw.

Bus

FlixBus operates bus routes to Gdynia. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Gdynia takes 275 miles and will cost you around C$ 47. From Szczecin, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 355 miles. Gdynia’s bus station is located 4 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Gdynia

Airlines serving Gdynia

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (144 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (271 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,456 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gdynia

Average rates range from around C$ 93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 109 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sea Hostel and Willa Dluga No 4 Bed & Breakfast.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gdynia

Most booked hotels in Gdynia

Courtyard by Marriott Gdynia Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
Rezydent Sopot MGallery Hotel Collection
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Hotel Almond Business & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
Radisson Blu Hotel, Gdansk
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
Scandic Gdansk
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
Hotel Nadmorski
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+

Renting a car in Gdynia

Expect to pay C$ 2.29 per litre in Gdynia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 27.43 and C$ 36.57. The most frequently booked car type in Gdynia is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Forfour or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.29 per litre in Gdynia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 27.43 and C$ 36.57. The most frequently booked car type in Gdynia is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Forfour or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.