Comparison table
| Criterion | Pre-booked taxi | SKM train |
|---|---|---|
| Price (to city centre) | 130 PLN flat 24h | 8.50 PLN per person |
| Journey time | 20 min | 40–50 min (inc. walk + wait) |
| Luggage handling | Driver helps | Carry yourself, stairs, no lift at some stations |
| Night service | 24/7 | Last train around 23:30 |
| From arrivals hall | Driver waits at an agreed spot outside the terminal | A few minutes via a covered footbridge to the SKM platform |
| Weather impact | None | Covered footbridge at the airport, walk at the destination |
| Peak-time crowds | Private car | Can be packed with commuters |
| For 2–4 passengers | 130 PLN total | 17–34 PLN total |
Taxi wins if you...
- Arrive late in the evening - the last train leaves around 23:30
- Travel with children or heavy luggage
- Are 2+ passengers - per-person cost becomes competitive
- Value door-to-door convenience after a long flight
- Don't want to navigate Polish public transport on your first day
- Have a tight onward connection (hotel check-in, meeting)
SKM wins if you...
- Travel solo with only a backpack or carry-on
- Are on a tight budget and not time-pressured
- Arrive during daytime (before 22:00) in good weather
- Are already familiar with Tri-City public transport
A note on the "airport SKM station"
The SKM station is not inside the terminal itself, but it stands directly in front of it and is reached in a few minutes via a covered footbridge from inside the terminal. To reach Gdańsk Główny or Śródmieście you also change trains at Gdańsk Wrzeszcz, which means moving your luggage from one train to the next. Consider this when comparing options.