Travel Information
How to Arrive
By Train
Gdańsk is well connected to other major Polish cities.
The main railway station is Gdańsk Główny, located in the city centre.
Train tickets can be purchased via:
From Gdańsk Główny, the University of Gdańsk can be reached by:
- SKM train (get off at Gdańsk Przymorze-Uniwersytet),
- Tram or bus (see section below: How to move around Gdańsk and nearby cities).
By Bus
Long-distance buses are another convenient means of transportation, such as FlixBus.
They arrive at Gdańsk Bus Station, located next to Gdańsk Główny train station.
By Plane
Gdańsk has an international airport — Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport — with direct flights from many European cities.
The airport lies about 12 km from the city centre and is well connected by train, bus, and taxi.
The Pomeranian Metropolitan Railway (PKM) connects the airport with the city. Take a train towards Gdańsk Wrzeszcz or Gdańsk Główny. Duration: approx. 25–30 minutes Ticket price: around 6–8 PLN (approx. €1.40-1.80)
Bus lines that connect the airport to the city are line 110 runs to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz station, and 210 runs to Gdańsk Główny. Duration: about 25 minutes to Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, about 40–50 minutes to Gdańsk Główny. Frequency during working days: 3 per hour (110), 2 per hour (210) Frequency during weekends: 1-2 per hour (110), 1 per hour (210) Ticket price: 4.80 PLN (€1.09)
A taxi from the airport to the city centre costs around 40–60 PLN (approx. €9-14), depending on the time of day and traffic. Ride-hailing services like Bolt, FreeNow, and Uber are also available.
How to Move Around Gdańsk and Nearby Cities
By Bike
In Tricity, there is a public bike system called MEVO — it’s fantastic and highly recommended!
Simply download the app, find the closest bike, and scan the QR code to start.
After your ride, return the bike to one of the stations and pay via the app.
By Tram
The closest tram stops to the campus are Uniwersytet Gdański, operated by lines 5, 6, and 12.
You can buy tickets in the JakDojade app.
Ticket prices:
- Single-trip – 4.80 PLN (€1.09)
- 24-hour – 22.00 PLN (€5.00)
By Train
There are two railway systems operating in Gdańsk and nearby cities:
- SKM (Rapid City Railway): connects Gdańsk Główny ↔ Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, Sopot, Gdynia
- PKM (Pomeranian Metropolitan Railway): connects Gdańsk Główny and Wrzeszcz ↔ airport and towns west of Gdańsk
Both systems meet near the University of Gdańsk Campus, so you can arrive by either.
Closest stations:
- Gdańsk Przymorze-Uniwersytet (SKM)
- Gdańsk Strzyża (PKM)
⚠️ Important: Tickets for SKM and PKM are separate systems!
You can buy them at ticket machines or via apps like JakDojade, SkyCash, or KOLEO.
By Bus
The closest bus stops to the campus are:
- Biblioteka Główna UG — lines 149 and 199
- Uniwersytet Gdański — line 149
Tickets are available via JakDojade.
Gdańsk and Gdynia each operate separate public transport systems.
Tickets for Gdańsk transport are not valid in Gdynia, but Gdańsk’s tickets cover buses and trams alike.
Ticket prices – Gdynia system:
- Single-trip – 4.80 PLN (€1.09)
- 75-minute – 6.00 PLN (€1.36)
- 24-hour – 22.00 PLN (€5.00)
Tip:
Gdańsk buses are red-and-beige, while Gdynia buses are blue-and-white.
Sopot is served by both systems.