Gdańsk Airport to Malbork Castle — complete guide

Malbork Castle — the largest brick castle in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — is 60 km southeast of GDN Airport, 50 minutes by taxi. Many visitors treat Malbork as a half- or full-day trip from Gdańsk.

Transport options

OptionTimePrice
Pre-booked taxi50 min~280 PLN
PKP train (direct)30–45 min + transfer18–35 PLN
Organized tour bus1h + hotel pickup150–250 PLN per person
Car rental50 min140 PLN/day + parking

The best option depends on your base

If you're staying in the Tri-City and Malbork is a single day trip, the PKP train from Gdańsk Główny station is fast and cheap (18–35 PLN, 30–45 minutes, direct). You don't need a car for the castle. However, if you're flying into GDN and going directly to Malbork for your first night, a pre-booked taxi from the airport is the only realistic door-to-door option — PKP from the airport would require an SKM transfer to Gdańsk Główny first.

Castle visit logistics

Allow at least 3 hours for the castle tour — the site is huge, with three separate castle sections. Audio guides in English, German, Polish, and several other languages are available at the entrance. The castle is open year-round; summer (May–September) includes impressive sound-and-light shows on Saturday evenings. Pre-book your castle ticket online to skip the queue in peak season.

Taxi day-trip tip

We offer a same-day round-trip option for Malbork — the driver waits while you tour the castle, then drives you back to your accommodation. Total duration: 5–6 hours including a full castle visit. This is popular with families and travellers on short city breaks who don't want to lose half a day to train connections.

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Company details

WK DRIVE WIKTOR KOROL
VAT ID (NIP): 5862330063
Piotrkowska 46/3, 80-180 Gdańsk

Payment & invoices

Pay by cash or card. VAT invoices available for business clients.

Comfort & safety

Child seats available on request. Professional, licensed drivers and door-to-door assistance.