City travel
ZTM trams & buses
Old Town · Wrzeszcz · Oliwa · beaches · most city neighbourhoods
This is the normal Gdańsk city transport network. The same ZTM ticket rules apply to buses and trams.
Gdańsk · Transport guide
How to Use Public Transport in Gdańsk
Trams, buses, SKM, PKM and several ticket systems can look confusing. Here is the version you actually need as a visitor.
Ticket rules and prices checked 14 August 2026
QUICK ANSWER
For most city trips, use ZTM buses and trams.
A normal one-ride ticket costs 4.80 zł. If you need to change vehicles, choose a 75-minute ticket for 6.00 zł. If you want the least hassle, the FALA system is a good starting point.
Fast rail
SKM
Gdańsk · Sopot · Gdynia
SKM is the fast urban railway through the Tricity. It is often the easiest way to reach Sopot or Gdynia, but standard city-bus tickets do not automatically work like ordinary SKM tickets.
Airport rail
PKM / POLREGIO
Airport · Wrzeszcz · western Gdańsk
The PKM railway line serves Gdańsk Airport. Passenger trains on the PKM line are operated by POLREGIO.
ZTM BUS & TRAM TICKETS
Which ticket should I buy?
One ride
4.80 zł
One bus or tram journey
75 minutes
6.00 zł
Transfers between ZTM buses and trams
24 hours
22.00 zł
Useful for a full day of city travel
Going directly from A to B?
Buy the 4.80 zł one-ride ticket.
Changing bus or tram?
Buy the 6.00 zł 75-minute ticket.
Doing lots of sightseeing?
A 22 zł 24-hour ZTM ticket may be easier than buying several separate rides.
EASIEST FOR MANY VISITORS
What is FALA?
FALA is the regional ticket system used across Gdańsk and other parts of Pomerania. You can use the FALA app, or use FALA devices with a payment card in supported situations. The system also covers regional rail services including SKM and POLREGIO.
1
Choose your journey or ticket
The FALA app can sell ZTM tickets and can also be used for regional public transport.
2
Use the same payment method consistently
If you use a FALA reader with a payment card, keep that same card available for inspection.
3
Do not blindly tap the same card twice
On a FALA reader, a second tap of the same card can end the previously purchased journey rather than buy another ticket.
Tourist shortcut: if you simply want to buy a normal Gdańsk bus/tram ticket in your phone, FALA is one option. ZTM also lists other mobile apps for single tickets.
PAPER TICKETS
Do I need to validate a paper ticket?
Yes. For current paper tickets with a QR code, ZTM instructs passengers to scan the ticket after entering the vehicle using a FALA device. The QR scanner is on the device; hold the ticket roughly 10–15 cm from it.
Buying the ticket is not the final step.
If you buy a paper ticket before boarding, remember to scan/validate it after you enter the bus or tram.
SKM & PKM
The ticket mistake visitors should avoid
DON'T ASSUME
Your ordinary 4.80 zł ZTM bus/tram ticket is not simply a universal ticket for SKM and PKM trains.
Railway services have their own fares and integrated products. There are special arrangements — for example certain Gdańsk resident-period tickets can be valid on SKM and PKM/POLREGIO within Gdańsk — but that is not the same thing as a tourist buying a normal city single ticket.
For a tourist, keep it simple:
Gdańsk → Sopot / Gdynia
Buy a train ticket for your actual SKM journey.
Airport → Wrzeszcz
Buy a rail ticket for the PKM/POLREGIO journey, or use a compatible regional ticket through FALA.
Need buses + trains
Look for an appropriate integrated/metropolitan product instead of assuming one ordinary ticket covers everything.
PLANNING YOUR ROUTE
How do I know which tram or bus to take?
For live ZTM vehicle positions and current disruptions, the official Tram&Bus Online map is useful. Route-planning apps are also convenient, but always pay attention to whether your route includes a train — that can change which ticket you need.
Open live ZTM map ↗USEFUL PHRASE
Not sure where to buy a ticket?
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Where can I buy a ticket?
Editorial note: Prices and ticket rules were checked against official ZTM Gdańsk, FALA and PKP SKM information on 14 August 2026. Transport rules can change, so live official links are included throughout the page.