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How to get to Westerplatte from Gdansk

The quick version

How to get to Westerplatte: take bus 106, 138 or 606, the seasonal landing boat from the Long Embankment, or cycle about 10 km from the centre; drivers must use the Visitor Centre car park.

Getting-there essentials

  • Buses 106, 138 and 606; the 606 in summer1
  • Bike: about 10 km3
  • One car park only4

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Westerplatte, the port and the city, pin by pin

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Map of the bus starting points at Gdańsk Główny and the Museum of the Second World War, the Green Gate boat quay, the Westerplatte bus terminus, the Visitor Centre, the bike station and the ferry landing

  1. Buses 138 and 606 to Westerplatte start here (606 in summer only).

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  2. Bus 106 to Westerplatte starts at the Museum of the Second World War stop.

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  3. Quay for the Żegluga Gdańska boats that land at Westerplatte; the 10:00 sailing arrives at 10:40.

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  4. End of the bus lines at the ferry terminal; on 1 September the special buses arrive here before dawn.

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  5. Information, guides and the only car park on the peninsula; open 9:00-16:00 every day.

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  6. E-bikes, racks and a repair stand by the Visitor Centre; about 10 km and up to 40 minutes from the centre.

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  7. Where the boats from the Green Gate quay tie up; the walk to the monument starts here.

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How to get to Westerplatte: city buses run there every day, a seasonal boat lands at the peninsula, and a cycle route leads out from the centre. Here is each way, with fares and timings.

Editorial team, westerplattecruise.click · Updated November 9, 2026 · 6 min reading time

In brief

  • By busLines 106, 138 and 606; the 606 runs only in summer.1
  • By boatA seasonal landing boat leaves from near the Green Gate.2
  • By bikeRoughly 10 km, a ride of 40 minutes at most.3
  • By carPark only at the Visitor Centre car park.4
  • Bus farePLN 4.80 for a single ride at the normal rate.5

Where Westerplatte is

Westerplatte is a peninsula on the harbour side of Gdansk, at what was once the mouth of the Vistula, and Gdansk's war museum is creating its open-air branch there.6 It lies beyond the port and the shipyards, well outside the Old Town, so plan it as a separate outing, not an add-on to a walk around the Long Market.

The museum lists the ways in plainly: by water, by car, by bicycle, or on city transport, which leaves from the main station and from outside the war museum in the centre.7 Each has its place. Buses are the everyday option, the boat makes an occasion of it, the bike suits a fine day, and the car works only if you know where to park.

Whichever way you choose, head first for the Visitor Centre, which stands where the peninsula begins.8 Its geographical coordinates, given by the museum, are 54°24'23.33"N 18°40'37.42"E, which is handy to drop into a navigation app.9 From there the grounds, the monument, the cemetery and the ruins spread out along the shore.

Every way in

Bus, boat, bike or car

WayFromCostWatch out for
Bus 106War museum stopPLN 4.80 singleCheck the timetable
Bus 138 or 606Main Railway StationPLN 4.80 single606 in summer only
Landing boatGreen Gate quayPLN 80 one wayReserve sailings
BicycleCity centreFreeMain-road route
CarAnywherePaid parkingOne car park only

From the museum, ZTM Gdansk and Zegluga Gdanska.10,11,1,5,17,18,3,4,19

By bus from the station or the war museum

City buses reach the peninsula on every day of the week, weekends included.14 Three lines serve the route: 106, 138 and 606, all with low-floor vehicles, and the 606 is an extra line that runs only in the summer season.1 Line 106 begins and ends at the stop by the Museum of the Second World War, while 138 and 606 run from the Main Railway Station in Gdansk.10,11

Fares are city fares. One journey on a single line is PLN 4.80 for an adult.5 If you need to change, from a tram to the bus for example, a 75-minute ticket costs PLN 6.00 and lets you switch between buses and trams.15 For a day of sightseeing with several rides, the 24-hour ticket costs PLN 22.00.16 Reduced fares exist for those entitled to them, at half the price of each ticket.5,15,16

Paying is simple. On city vehicles you can tap a contactless bank card, phone or watch on the FALA reader, and the ticket starts at once.12 Keep the same card with you in case of an inspection. The museum points to the ZTM Gdansk website for current timetables, and it is worth checking there before you set out, especially early or late in the day.7

Fares compared

What the journey costs in zloty

  • Bus, single ride4.8
  • Bus, 75 minutes6.00
  • Bus, 24 hours22.00
  • Boat, one way80

Normal fares from ZTM Gdansk and Zegluga Gdanska (2026 boat fares).5,15,16,17

By boat: the landing service and the galleon

In the boating season, the Zegluga Gdanska boat casts off from the Long Embankment, close to the Green Gate, and does land on the peninsula.2 The timetable has the 10:00 departure tying up at 10:40, and tickets come from the company office on that quay.22,23 A single adult fare for 2026 is PLN 80.17 Buy on the morning you travel, once you have seen the sky over the bay.

The galleon on our booking pages is another matter: it sails around the peninsula and back to the Old Town without landing. It shows you the port, the yards and the monument from the deck, yet it cannot drop you at the site. If you want to walk the grounds, use the landing boat, a bus, or your own wheels.

A practical combination is to sail out on the landing boat and come back by bus, which frees you from the boat timetable once you are ashore. Line 106 drops you at the war museum stop, a short walk from the city centre.10 Our cruise-or-ferry page compares the boats in detail, including the departures to avoid and what to do if a sailing is cancelled.

Your best way

Which way suits your day

Your base in Gdansk decides the easiest way out.

  • If I am staying near the station

    Bus 138, or 606 in summer

    Both lines start and end at the Main Railway Station in Gdansk.11

  • If I am in the Old Town

    The landing boat, or bus 106

    Walk to the boat on the Long Embankment, or catch the 106 at the war museum.2,10

  • If I am driving

    Visitor Centre car park only

    Other car parks are closed during the museum works.4,20

  • If I like to cycle

    The route from the centre

    About 10 km, up to 40 minutes, with racks on arrival.3,21

  • If I would rather watch it from a deck

    The galleon round trip

    A non-stop loop around the peninsula, back to the Old Town.

Choose your way

Bus, boat or bike

Everyday option

City bus

Lines 106, 138, 606

  • RunsEvery day
  • FarePLN 4.80 single
  • PayContactless card
See the galleon trip

Seasonal

Landing boat

From the Green Gate

  • Out10:00 arrives 10:40
  • FarePLN 80 one way
  • TicketsQuay office
See the galleon trip

Fine days

Bicycle

From the city centre

  • DistanceAbout 10 km
  • TimeUp to 40 minutes
  • BonusReduced exhibition ticket
See the galleon trip

Parking at Westerplatte during the museum works

Drivers need to read this before setting out. Building work on the new museum began in February 2026: fences now ring the works, and Sucharskiego Street can no longer be entered near the Visitor Centre.73 Follow the road signs on the day and do not try to cut through the works. Expect the layout of roads and paths near the entrance to keep changing while the building goes on.

Parking at Westerplatte is now limited to a single place: the car park next to the Visitor Centre.4 The car parks used in earlier years, at the bus terminus and the central one known as the Papal car park, are out of use while the museum is built.20 Parking anywhere else on the site outside marked areas is prohibited and can lead to a fine.74

On a busy summer day that single car park can fill, so a bus or bike may be less stressful than a car. If you do drive, aim for an early arrival, keep your parking ticket, and remember the Visitor Centre itself closes at 16:00 after opening at 9:00.13 The museum rules state that parking there is paid.19 Leave the space free for the next visitor once you are done.

By bus

From the city to the peninsula

  1. In town

    Pick your stop

    Line 106 starts at the Museum of the Second World War stop.10

  2. Or at the station

    Lines 138 and 606

    Both start at the Main Railway Station; the 606 runs in summer.11,1

  3. On board

    Tap to pay

    A contactless card on the FALA reader buys the ticket.12

  4. Arrival

    Visitor Centre

    Your first stop on arrival, staffed 9:00 to 16:00.8,13

  5. Going back

    Same lines home

    The same lines take you back, any day.14

By bike from the centre, or from Sopot

Cycling is a good way to reach the peninsula on a fine day. The museum sends cyclists along the main roads from central Gdansk, a distance it puts at about 10 km and a ride of 40 minutes or less.3 At the Visitor Centre there are bicycle racks, a public repair station with basic tools and a MEVO e-bike station.21

Arriving by bike also brings a small saving: visitors who come to Westerplatte by bicycle are entitled to the reduced ticket for the exhibition.75 If you prefer not to ride both ways, the landing boat carries bicycles, with a one-way bike fare of PLN 45.17 Lock the bike at the racks by the Visitor Centre before you walk the grounds; the paths around the ruins and the cemetery are meant for walking.

For keen cyclists, Visit Gdansk describes a long route from Sopot through Gdansk to Westerplatte: 46 km that take about 6 hours, finishing at the memorial to the coast's defenders on the peninsula.76 It passes the seafront, the city and Wisloujscie Fortress on the way, and it makes a full day out rather than a quick transfer.

Video

A day in Gdansk and at Westerplatte

Travel Addict Guy on YouTube · The video stays unloaded until you press play.

Westerplatte can be reached by public buses, which run every day of the week.
Museum of the Second World War in Gdansk (muzeum1939.pl)14

Before you set off

Getting there checklist

Planning3

  • Check the ZTM timetable for your line
  • Check whether the summer line is running1
  • Arrive before the Visitor Centre closes

Paying2

  • A contactless card for the bus reader
  • Boat tickets from the quay office

On arrival3

  • Start at the Visitor Centre
  • Mind the fenced building site
  • A layer for the wind off the bay

A Westerplatte map in your head: what is where

It helps to have a rough Westerplatte map in mind before you arrive. The Visitor Centre greets you where the peninsula begins, at number 77 Sucharskiego Street according to the museum.8,77 The guardhouse museum is a short walk away, at number 70.78 Plot both addresses before you leave and your phone will do the rest.

The dig finds are on show in what used to be the depot's own power plant, a low brick building that has been restored for the purpose.79 Beyond it the paths lead to the ruined barracks, the cemetery and the monument on its mound. The map on this page marks the main points; signposts on site take you between them, and building work can close some paths.

Ask at the Visitor Centre if you are unsure where to go: its staff help with planning a route and finding a guide.80 The building is adapted for people with disabilities and has a restaurant and cafe with a view of Gdansk Bay, useful for a warm drink before or after the walk.81,82 It also has a souvenir shop on the ground floor.83

FAQ

Straight answers to common questions.

Which bus goes to Westerplatte?
Lines 106, 138 and 606.

The 106 runs from the Museum of the Second World War stop; the 138 and 606 from the Main Railway Station.10,11

Does the bus run every day?
Yes.

Yes, all week long; of the 3 lines, only the 606 is limited to the summer season.14,1

How much is the bus ticket?
PLN 4.80 for one ride.

A single ride is PLN 4.80; a 75-minute ticket with changes is PLN 6.00.5,15

Is there parking at Westerplatte?
Only at the Visitor Centre.

It is the only car park on the site during the museum works; other car parks are closed.4,20

Can I cycle to Westerplatte?
Yes, about 10 km.

Expect around 10 km and up to 40 minutes in the saddle, then lock up at the Visitor Centre racks.3,21

Does the galleon cruise take me to Westerplatte?
Not ashore.

It circles the peninsula and returns without landing; use the landing boat or a bus to visit.

Where does the boat to Westerplatte leave from?
The quay by the Green Gate.

From the Long Embankment, by the Green Bridge, with Zegluga Gdanska.2

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