Gdańsk Ferry Terminal (Westerplatte): Taxi, Bus, Check-in
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Polferries ferries to Sweden (Nynäshamn and Karlshamn) leave from the Westerplatte Ferry Terminal in the Port of Gdańsk, ul. Mjr. Sucharskiego 70. It is about 22 km by road from Gdańsk Airport, roughly 30 minutes by car without traffic, and about 11 km from the main station and the Old Town. By public transport, buses 106 and 138 take around 40 minutes from Gdańsk Główny; from the airport the easiest way is a Taxi Airport Gdańsk transfer to the terminal door: 140 PLN by day and 140 PLN at night per car for up to 4 (about €33 by day), no meter. Check-in opens 120 minutes before departure and closes 15 minutes before for foot passengers and 30 minutes before for passengers with a vehicle.
Where the Westerplatte ferry terminal is
The terminal sits on Westerplatte, in the Przeróbka district, across the port channel from Nowy Port. Polferries gives its office address as ul. Mjr. Sucharskiego 70, 80-601 Gdańsk; in a sat-nav, search for "Terminal Promowy Westerplatte" or "Polferries Gdańsk", because some maps pin the street number a few hundred metres away. From the airport the road runs along ul. Słowackiego and al. Płażyńskiego, then through the tunnel under the Martwa Wisła river onto Trasa Sucharskiego; from the city centre you take ul. Elbląska and Trasa Sucharskiego. The bus stop, Muzeum Westerplatte - Terminal Promowy, is about 100 m from the building.
Two mix-ups are common. The Westerplatte battlefield with Guardhouse No. 1 begins a few hundred metres from the terminal; a museum has been under construction there since February 2026, so parts of the site are fenced off. The other is the port: the Stena Line ferry to Karlskrona leaves from Gdynia (terminal at ul. Polska 4), not from Gdańsk. Getting there is covered on our Gdynia ferry and cruise port transfer page.
Where and when ferries sail from Gdańsk
From Westerplatte, Polferries (since 2026 part of the joint POLSCA Baltic Ferries brand with Unity Line and EuroAfrica) runs two routes. The times below come from the carrier's timetable for October 2026 to January 2027. Polferries says the timetable is for guidance only, so check your sailing on polferries.com before you travel.
| Route | Ships | From Gdańsk | To Gdańsk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gdańsk - Nynäshamn (Stockholm region) | Wawel, Nova Star | almost daily at 18:00, arriving 12:00 the next day | from Nynäshamn at 18:00, arriving 12:00 the next day |
| Gdańsk - Karlshamn (since July 2026) | Skania, Copernicus | several times a week, usually 20:00-21:00, arriving 9:30-11:00; occasional day sailing at 6:30 | usually 17:00-18:00, arriving 8:00; some at 22:00, arriving 10:30 |
Copernicus is mainly a freight ship: according to the carrier it lacks some facilities of a typical passenger ferry, including a lift from the car deck to the cabin deck. The passenger ship on the Karlshamn route is Skania. Fares and promotions change by season, so we do not quote them here.
Check-in: when it opens and closes
Polferries opens passenger and vehicle check-in 120 minutes before the scheduled departure. Foot passengers are accepted until 15 minutes before sailing and passengers with a vehicle until 30 minutes before, while electric vehicles must arrive at least 120 minutes before departure. For the 18:00 sailing to Nynäshamn that means check-in from 16:00, last call for foot passengers at 17:45 and for cars at 17:30.
You need your ticket and a valid passport or national ID card. Drivers also show a driving licence, the vehicle registration certificate and the insurance policy; a Green Card is not required for EU citizens. The Polferries office in Gdańsk opens Monday to Wednesday 8:00-20:45, Thursday 8:00-17:45, Friday 6:00-20:45, Saturday 9:30-17:45 and Sunday 9:00-19:45 (October 2026); the helpline is +48 455 455 040.
Getting to the terminal: options compared
| From | By car (no traffic) | By public transport |
|---|---|---|
| Gdańsk Airport | about 22 km, about 30 min | bus 210 to Gdańsk Główny (about 40 min), then 106 or 138 (about 40 min) |
| Gdańsk Główny station | about 11 km, about 15 min | 106 or 138, 36-44 min |
| Długi Targ, Old Town | about 11 km, about 18 min | 106 or 138 from the Brama Wyżynna stop |
| Sopot | about 15 km, about 22 min | train to Gdańsk Główny, then 106 or 138 |
Driving times are measured routes without traffic. Trasa Sucharskiego also carries traffic to the port and the DCT container terminal, so allow extra time at rush hour.
Buses 106 and 138: timetable and tickets
Both city lines end at the Muzeum Westerplatte - Terminal Promowy stop and run via Gdańsk Główny (stop on ul. Podwale Grodzkie) and Brama Wyżynna to Plac Solidarności. Under the timetable valid from 1 October 2026, buses leave the terminal every 25-90 minutes on weekdays, from 5:39 to 22:12, and every 1-2 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, from 6:12 to 22:12. Line 606 runs in summer only. A single ZTM ticket costs 4.80 PLN.
For the 18:00 ferry, the last weekday bus from Gdańsk Główny that gets you there in time is the 138 at 16:20 (at the terminal around 17:00); at weekends it is the 106 at 16:24. The next one arrives after foot-passenger check-in has closed. After the 12:00 arrival from Nynäshamn, the next buses leave at 12:45 (106) and 13:14 (138) on weekdays and at 12:55 (106) at weekends. With suitcases and a change for the airport, expect an hour and a half or more door to door.
From the airport to the ferry: a fixed-price taxi
The simplest option is straight from the arrivals hall to the ferry terminal. Taxi Airport Gdańsk charges a fixed 140 PLN by day and 140 PLN at night (22:00-6:00, Sundays and public holidays) per car for up to 4, which is 35 PLN each for four by day. The driver tracks your flight, so a delay does not count against you: you get 60 minutes of free waiting outside the terminal from the actual landing time. See how it works on our Gdańsk airport taxi page, and the district fare on taxi from Gdańsk Airport to Przeróbka.
When you plan your flight, count back from the check-in deadline: about 30 minutes of driving, plus baggage reclaim and a traffic buffer. Landing in the morning for an evening sailing? Book two rides: airport to your hotel or the centre, then to the terminal in the afternoon.
From the ferry to the airport, a hotel or Sopot
The ferry from Nynäshamn arrives at 12:00, the one from Karlshamn usually at 8:00 or 10:30. For a same-day flight it is about 25 km and 30 minutes from the terminal to the airport, at the same fixed 140 PLN by day and 140 PLN at night; book it as a taxi to Gdańsk Airport. Our when to leave for Gdańsk Airport planner tells you how much time to allow before your flight.
A hotel in central Gdańsk is about 11 km away, 15-20 minutes. The booking form prices that city ride for your exact address as a fixed fare before you book (see taxi in Gdańsk). Sopot is about 15 km, 20-25 minutes, at 140 PLN by day and 160 PLN at night per car. Uber and Bolt also operate in Gdańsk, but how long a car takes to reach the port and what it costs depend on demand at that moment.
The driver waits at an agreed meeting point outside the terminal building. Add the ship's name and the scheduled arrival time in the booking notes, and if the crossing runs late, message or call +48 694 347 548 - dispatch works 24/7.
Groups, lots of luggage, bikes: the 8-seat minibus
People usually bring more on a ferry than on a plane. A minibus for 5-8 from the airport to the terminal costs 200 PLN by day and 200 PLN at night for the whole vehicle, 25 PLN each with eight on board by day; the form picks the minibus automatically for 5-8 passengers. Declare bikes, skis or golf bags when you book so the right vehicle is assigned. We run 13 cars with drivers, including 5 minibuses for 8, so a bigger group travels in several vehicles on one booking. Details: Gdańsk airport minibus for 8 passengers.
Pay the driver after the ride (cash in PLN or card, including Apple Pay and Google Pay) or online in advance (card, BLIK, Apple Pay, Google Pay); cancelling is free until the driver sets off for your pickup. A booking receipt arrives by email straight away, rides for today or tomorrow are usually confirmed within minutes, and the driver's details reach you by WhatsApp or SMS before the ride. All routes and fares: Gdańsk airport taxi prices.
FAQ
Where does the ferry to Sweden leave from in Gdańsk?
From the Westerplatte Ferry Terminal (Polferries, ul. Mjr. Sucharskiego 70), with routes to Nynäshamn and Karlshamn. The Stena Line ferry to Karlskrona leaves from Gdynia, from the terminal at ul. Polska 4.
How much is a taxi from Gdańsk Airport to the ferry terminal?
With Taxi Airport Gdańsk: 140 PLN by day and 140 PLN at night per car for up to 4, or 200 PLN by day for a minibus for 5-8. The price is fixed before you ride, and the same fare applies from the ferry to the airport.
How early do I need to be at the Polferries terminal?
Check-in opens 120 minutes before departure. Foot passengers must check in at least 15 minutes before sailing, passengers with a vehicle 30 minutes before, and electric vehicles at least 120 minutes before.
Which bus goes to the Gdańsk ferry terminal?
Buses 106 and 138, from Gdańsk Główny or Brama Wyżynna to the Muzeum Westerplatte - Terminal Promowy stop, about 40 minutes. They run every 25-90 minutes on weekdays and every 1-2 hours at weekends; the last one leaves the terminal at about 22:12.
Is there a ferry from Gdańsk to Karlshamn?
Yes. Since July 2026 Polferries (POLSCA Baltic Ferries) has sailed from Westerplatte to Karlshamn several times a week, usually overnight with a morning arrival. The crossing takes about 13 hours.
How long is the drive from the ferry terminal to the airport?
About 25 km and 30 minutes without traffic. After the 12:00 arrival from Nynäshamn you can make an afternoon flight if you pre-book the transfer and allow time to get off the ship and to check in at the airport.